An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced HR Business Partner with strong Employee Relations expertise to join a large organisation undergoing significant transformation and workforce change initiatives.
This contract role will play a key part in supporting a critical employment and payroll remediation program following a recent business acquisition. Working closely with project leaders and senior stakeholders, you will help navigate complex employment matters, drive compliance outcomes, and support organisational change initiatives.
About the Chance A major remediation project is currently underway to review and strengthen employment and payroll practices within an acquired business.
Key areas of focus include:
- Reviewing historical employment arrangements and payroll practices.
- Supporting compliance and remediation activities.
- Contributing to policy consultation and review processes.
- Partnering with project teams to manage workforce and employee relations matters.
- Supporting organisational change and transformation initiatives.
Considerable work has already been completed, including:
- Comprehensive Modern Award mapping.
- Establishment of a dedicated project management function.
- Engagement of specialist data analysts to review historical employment records.
- Assessment of remediation requirements and corrective action plans.
As a result, you will be joining a dynamic and fast-paced environment where your HR and ER expertise will be highly valued.
About You To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Extensive HR Business Partnering experience.
- Strong Employee Relations knowledge and practical application.
- Experience supporting complex projects and business transformation initiatives.
- Demonstrated capability in policy development, consultation, and review.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- The ability to operate confidently in a changing and evolving workplace.
- Knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Modern Awards, and workforce compliance obligations.
What's on Offer
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Primary office location in Southbank, Melbourne.
- Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile remediation and transformation program.
- Contract expected to run through to the end of the year, with the potential for ongoing work aligned to project deliverables.
- Occasional travel may be required, including interstate travel as needed.
Apply Now If you are a seasoned HR professional with a strong Employee Relations background and experience navigating complex organisational change, we'd love to hear from you.
Join a business undertaking significant transformation and make a meaningful impact on a high-profile compliance and remediation program.
Reference Number:
4060749
Date Published:
04-Aug-2026
Contact Name:
Erin Hogan
Contact Email:
[email protected]
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📌 Senior HR Business Partner / Employee Relations Specialist (Contract) (Melbourne)
🏢 The Next Step
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