Senior HR Business Partner / Employee Relations Specialist (Contract)

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 Opportunity 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 agile 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 environment.
- 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.

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📌 Senior HR Business Partner / Employee Relations Specialist (Contract) (Melbourne)
🏢 The Next Step Recruitment
📍 Melbourne