Company OverviewSTACK Infrastructure builds, owns, and operates hyperscale and colocation data centers that power the world's most ambitious technology companies.
With a rapidly expanding footprint across APAC, STACK combines deep development expertise, flexible capital, and operational discipline to deliver critical digital infrastructure at scale.Our clients include the largest hyperscale cloud platforms.
We are building a regional platform defined by speed of delivery, power reliability, and long-term partnership — and we are assembling the team to lead that effort.About the roleThe People & Culture Business Partner - Operations is the dedicated people partner to the Critical Operations workforce, supporting the safe, reliable and compliant operation of STACK's critical facilities.
The role leads the full employee lifecycle for Operations, with a solid focus on industrial relations, employee relations, Award interpretation, workforce compliance and employee experience.
The role works closely with operational leaders and site based teams, most of whom are covered by the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award or other applicable industrial instruments.
The role provides practical, commercially sound and people centred advice, ensuring that people practices support both operational requirements and a positive employee experience.Key responsibilitiesAct as the primary People and Culture advisor to Operations leaders on industrial relations and employee relations mattersInterpret and apply the Manufacturing Award and other applicable employment legislation, policies,



employment contracts and industrial instrumentsProvide advice on classifications, remuneration, overtime, allowances, rostering, hours of work, breaks, leave, consultation requirements and other Award related mattersLead and manage complex employee relations matters, including performance concerns, misconduct, grievances, investigations, disciplinary processes, absenteeism and fitness for work mattersEnsure fair, timely, well documented and legally compliant processes, working with external legal advisors where requiredPartner with operational leaders to understand workforce needs, business priorities and workforce risksProvide practical advice and coaching to operational leaders and site managers on managing people, performance, difficult conversations, conduct, attendance and team dynamicsUse people data and workforce insights to identify trends and recommend actions relating to turnover, absenteeism, employee relations, performance and engagementLead, coach and develop the Recruiter Talent Acquisition team member reporting to this roleLead the implementation of the company performance management framework across OperationsAbout youTertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business or a related discipline8-15 years of HR experience, preferably within a 24x7 operational, manufacturing,



engineering, facilities, infrastructure, or critical environment businessDemonstrated experience managing industrial relations and employee relations matters in an Award covered workforceStrong working knowledge of the Manufacturing Award, Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards and relevant Australian employment legislationExperience advising leaders on rostering, shift work, overtime, allowances and operational workforce arrangementsExperience managing investigations, disciplinary matters, performance management and workplace grievancesStrong industrial relations judgement and sound commercial acumenHigh level of integrity, discretion and professionalismStrong written communication, documentation and stakeholder management skillsComfortable working in a fast paced, operational environment and being visible at sitesEqual Opportunity EmployerSTACK provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

📌 People & Culture Business Partner - Operations (Australia) (Melbourne)
🏢 STACK Infrastructure APAC
📍 Melbourne