Hr Business Partner

HR Business Partner

Join our people team and be a part of a company that not only values their people as their biggest asset, but plays a key role in creating and shaping a sustainable and safe world for us to live in.

Your Opportunity

Joining a collaborative people team and reporting directly to the People Director you will provide expert support and advice across all people related matters within your portfolio. As a key contributor to our national Place & Environment team you will work in partnership with the Executive Director and People Leaders to provide strategic and operational expertise with input into projects and design of new strategies.

In this role you will have the rare opportunity to work alongside a team of environmental technical specialists in geographically dispersed teams who create liveable, lovable and sustainable places for our clients. This role is not for the faint hearted, however will suit a dedicated and passionate HR generalist looking to not only lead & drive key people initiatives, but hungry for the opportunity to make a difference in environmental and sustainable outcomes which positively impact the world we live in.

Your Impact

Partner with Managers and Leaders across the organisation, delivering professional HR advice which supports high performance and engaged teams. 

Meet regularly & proactively with managers to provide HR guidance on change management, compensation, retention, engagement, talent assessments, and performance development.

Consult and coach People Managers to assist them in making robust, people centric decisions that effect change & transitions across the business. 

Take ownership for the development and implementation of cultural initiatives/strategies, including DE&I, Health & Wellbeing, Workforce Planning, Remuneration & Benefits, and Talent Management. 

Partner with the broader HR team, including experts in Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition and Reward and Performance.

Play a key role in the implementation of initiatives that attract and retain external/internal talent. 

Ensure that HR policies, procedures and programs are current and in line with HR best practice and relevant legislation. 

Coach people leaders to create meaningful, personalised development plans.

About You

Like our best performers, you will be a driven and energetic professional, with strong verbal and written communication skills. You are a passionate business partner, curious in your thinking and possess a growth mindset allowing you to look outside traditional ways of working to achieve results. You love to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done. You hit the ground running in a high volume fast-paced environment and you have the confidence to take the initiative to solve problems and achieve outcomes. You are unquestionably a people person with an open transparent and ethical approach which assists you to build and maintain superior relationships with your internal stakeholders.

You will have 5+ years’ experience with a strong knowledge of HR policies, employment relations, and best practice working as a Business Partner in an internal consulting role providing advice and support to managers in geographically dispersed teams.

What’s on offer

An opportunity to make a difference in environmental and sustainability outcomes.

Flexible hybrid workplace – Family Friendly accredited

Day off on your anniversary.

Paid Parental and Partner Leave.

Purchase additional annual leave + salary packaging.

Learning and talent development programs incl study assistance and online learning etc

Active social clubs, Active Lifestyle Allowance, Employee Assistance Program, and more

About Us

RPS is a Tetra Tech Company. We are a global professional services firm of 5,600 people. Operating in 125 countries our people are as diverse as the communities and clients we represent. Together, we define, design, and manage projects that create shared value in a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world.
We solve problems that matter to our clients and their communities. We are easy to work with, we are confidently pragmatic, and we have a winning mindset. Making complex easy.

Our Commitment

We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.

Our Approach 

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work. ‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: ‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.