Job Description
HR Business Partner - Performance Management & ER
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Our client, a rapidly expanding automotive vehicle importer headquartered in Sydney, is seeking an experienced and commercially minded HR Business Partner / People and Culture Specialist to join their team and play a critical role in building a high-performance, engaged, and values-driven workplace.
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The Role
n This is an onsite hands-on and influential role, partnering closely with leaders and employees across the business to strengthen performance management, employee engagement, organisational culture, and employee relations.
n You will provide trusted HR advice and ensure their HR practices align with business objectives, Australian employment legislation, and corporate values.
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Key Responsibilities
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Performance Management
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Design, implement and continuously improve the organisation's performance management framework.
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Coordinate performance review processes
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Partner with managers to establish meaningful and measurable KPIs and provide guidance on effective feedback and performance conversations.
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Analyse performance data to identify trends, capability gaps, training requirements and succession opportunities.
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Support leaders in developing and managing effective Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
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Employee Relations
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Act as a trusted point of contact for managers and employees on employee relations matters.
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Independently manage workplace investigations, grievances, disciplinary matters and conflict resolution.
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Provide guidance on Australian employment legislation, modern awards, industrial relations and HR best practice.
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Proactively identify and manage people-related risks to minimise organisational exposure.
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Employee Engagement & Culture
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Support the development and delivery of employee engagement and culture initiatives.
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Develop and implement recognition and employee experience programs.
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Use HR data and employee feedback to provide insights into engagement, retention, turnover and employee satisfaction.
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Partner with department heads to strengthen leadership capability, team effectiveness and employee experience.
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Champion the organisation's values and help embed a positive, high-performance culture.
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General HR & Organisational Development
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Contribute to the development, review and implementation of compliant HR policies and procedures.
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Support organisational development, change management and workforce planning initiatives.
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About You
n You are an experienced HR professional who combines strong technical HR knowledge with excellent commercial judgement and interpersonal skills.
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To be successful in this role, you will have:
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A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
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Minimum 5 years' HR experience, including at least 2 years' experience in performance management and employee relations.
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Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and industrial relations frameworks.
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Demonstrated experience independently managing investigations, grievances, disciplinary matters and performance issues.
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Solid experience partnering with managers and leaders to resolve complex people matters.
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Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
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Strong analytical capability, with experience using HR metrics and data to inform decision-making.
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A high level of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality when managing sensitive employee matters.
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The ability to balance employee advocacy with sound commercial and organisational judgement.
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For further information, call Sharon Henderson on ***********.

📌 Hr Business Partner - Performance Management & Er (New South Wales)
🏢 Oryx People
📍 New South Wales