Short-Term Contract | 8–12 Weeks
$50–$60 per hour + Super (depending on experience)
Potential for contract extension or permanent opportunity

We''re on the hunt foran experienced People Business Partner to join a well-established organisation for an immediate short-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, managing complex employee relations matters, and driving best practice people initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

This contract is initially 8–12 weeks, with the possibility of extension or conversion into a permanent role for the right candidate.

The Role:

As the People Business Partner, you will provide trusted advice and support to leaders across a broad range of human resources functions. You will play a key role in delivering contemporary HR solutions while managing employee relations, industrial relations, performance management, workplace investigations, policy development and WorkCover coordination.

Partner with leaders to provide expert HR advice across the employee lifecycle.

Manage employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinary processes, investigations and mediations.

Provide guidance on performance management, including Performance Improvement Plans and coaching managers through complex issues.

Interpret and advise on relevant employment legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and HR policies.

Support enterprise bargaining activities where required.





Coordinate WorkCover claims, return-to-work programs and injury management processes.

Review and improve HR policies, procedures and people practices.

Analyse workforce data and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, unions and external providers to achieve positive business outcomes.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous experience in a generalist HR or People Business Partner role.

Strong employee and industrial relations experience.

Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation, awards and enterprise agreements.

Experience managing workplace investigations, grievances and performance matters.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.

The ability to work autonomously while building trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline.

A current driver's licence.

What's on offer?

$50–$60 per hour + Super, dependent on experience.

Initial 8–12 week contract.

Opportunity for extension or progression into a permanent position.

Diverse and engaging HR generalist role.

Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you're an experienced HR professional looking for your next contract chance and are available to commence at short notice, we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 People Business Partner (Cobram)
🏢 JPEX Recruitment
📍 Cobram