About Us
PACCARis a global market leader specialising in the design, manufacture and distribution of premium heavy commercial vehicles; Kenworth and DAF, related parts, leasing and financial services via an extensive dealer network throughout Australia.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experiencedHuman Resources Business Partnerto join our HR team, supporting operations acrossBayswater.
This is a true partnering role where you will act as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing expert guidance across employee relations, industrial relations, workforce planning, performance management, investigations, engagement, remuneration and talent matters.
This role is ideally suited to a seasoned HR professional who thrives in afast-paced blue-collar environment, enjoys building robust stakeholder relationships and is confident managing complex people matters.
You will work closely with operational leaders and HR Centres of Excellence to deliver practical, commercially focused people solutions that support business outcomes.
As the business continues to grow, there will be an excitingfuture leadership opportunityfor the right person to help shape and influence the people function.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with leaders to provide proactive and commercially sound HR advice
Coach and support managers on performance management, employee relations, conflict resolution and grievance matters
Lead and manage workplace investigations, disciplinary processes and complex employee matters
Provide expert advice on employment legislation, Awards, Enterprise Agreements and industrial relations matters
Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including unions and employee representatives
Support workforce planning, talent and succession initiatives




Drive employee engagement activities and support implementation of action plans
Analyse workforce trends and metrics to identify opportunities and improve business outcomes
Provide guidance on remuneration and people-related decisions aligned with business frameworks
Support recruitment activities, including shortlisting, interviewing and selection recommendations
Contribute to the review, development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
About You
Significant experience in a HR Advisor or HR Business Partner role
Strong background supporting a blue-collar workforce, ideally within manufacturing, transport, logistics, heavy industry or similar operational environments
Proven success providing HR advice in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Ability to effectively manage competing priorities while partnering with multiple stakeholders across all levels
Extensive experience in employee relations, workplace investigations and performance management
Sound knowledge of employment legislation, Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements
Demonstrated experience with enterprise bargaining and industrial relations matters
Experience working with unions and navigating complex industrial issues
Strong coaching, influencing and stakeholder management skills
Analytical, commercially minded and solutions-focused
High level of professionalism, confidentiality and attention to detail
Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline are highly regarded
Why Choose Us?
In return, PACCAR offers great working conditions, a friendly team environment, an excellent salary package including generous superannuation, salary sacrifice, corporate health benefits, education support and long-term employment and career opportunities.
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📌 Hr Business Partner (Melbourne)
🏢 Paccar Australia
📍 Melbourne