About Us

Join our team and be part of a diversified group with over 30 years of experience leading the way in the forestry, agricultural, and permaculture industries. We're dedicated to the sustainable management of natural resources and have a long-standing commitment to responsible and functional use of these resources in our businesses. At the Pentarch Group, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to pursuing new ideas, support local communities, and help shape a business that focuses on a sustainable future. Your skills and passion can make a real difference by building on our decades of expertise. Visit www.pentarch.com.au to learn more.

About the Position

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join our team. This broad generalist role will have responsibility for a defined portfolio of internal client groups, acting as their primary HR contact and developing a sound understanding of their operations, workforce, and people priorities.
Working closely with leaders across a geographically dispersed workforce of approximately 600 employees, the role provides practical HR and employee relations support in workplaces covered by Enterprise Agreements and modern Awards, including unionised environments.

- Build effective working relationships with leaders across an allocated portfolio of internal client groups and act as their primary contact for day-to-day HR support.
- Develop an understanding of each client group’s operations, workforce and people priorities to provide relevant HR advice and support.
- Provide HR advice and support to leaders on policies, procedures and day-to-day people management matters, escalating high-risk or complex matters to the Human Resources Manager.
- Support disciplinary and workplace matters, including investigations, interviews, documentation and recommendations, under the guidance of the Human Resources Manager.
- Assist with enterprise agreement bargaining activities,



including preparing factual employee communications and supporting the preparation and collation of documentation for submission to the Fair Work Commission.
- Assist with the review, implementation and monitoring of HR policies, guidelines and procedures.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of HR projects and initiatives.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- A bachelor’s degree in human resource management or a related discipline is essential.
- At least 3 years’ experience in a generalist HR advisory role, ideally supporting a blue-collar or operational workforce, with exposure to unionised workplaces.
- Sound working knowledge of Enterprise Agreements, modern Awards and industrial instruments, with the ability to interpret and apply employment conditions and escalate complex matters appropriately.
- Experience supporting disciplinary and workplace matters, including investigations, interviews, documentation and recommendations.
- The ability to provide practical advice on policy, procedure and day-to-day people management matters.
- Solid written and verbal communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- The ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

What’s in it for you?

- A secure permanent role with opportunities to grow your skills, experience and career.
- A competitive salary package, including annual bonus eligibility.
- A hybrid working arrangement, with three anchor days in the office on Monday and Wednesday plus one additional day of your choice.
- The opportunity to work with a capable, professional and driven team.
- The opportunity to gain practical exposure to mergers and acquisitions by assisting in HR due diligence, employee transition, and business integration.
- Exposure to a range of meaningful projects that will build your experience and capability.
- A Southbank office location close to public transport, with onsite parking and free gym access.

Successful Applicants must currently have full working rights in Australia and undergo a Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

📌 Human Resources Business Partner (Southbank)
🏢 Pentarch Holdings
📍 Southbank