Big Career Energy

Title: HR Business Partner

Salary: $134,400 - $151,200 inc. super (based on experience)

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Cremorne / Hybrid

? Who are we?

We’re partnering with a quick-growing, purpose-driven Australian brand that’s made a big name for itself in the hospitality space. With a strong footprint across multiple states and an ambitious growth trajectory, the business is now focused on strengthening its people partnering capability to support its next phase.

Over the past few years, things have scaled quickly - and now it’s about embedding great people practices, supporting leaders more effectively and building consistency as the business continues to expand.

? Who are you?

You’re a confident, hands-on HR Business Partner who knows how to operate in fast-paced, operational environments. You’re comfortable in the detail but always thinking about the bigger picture.

You build trust quickly, navigate complexity with sound judgement and bring a natural energy that people gravitate towards. Whether it’s supporting frontline leaders or partnering with senior stakeholders, you know how to meet people where they are.

You’ll likely bring

- Strong ER experience, managing matters end-to-end
- A background in multi-site environments (hospitality, retail, healthcare or similar)
- The ability to juggle multiple priorities without losing momentum
- Confidence working with EBAs and translating them into practical advice




- A genuine team-first mindset and approachable style

? Day to day

This is a true partnering role supporting a large, operational portfolio across Victoria and Queensland - spanning both restaurant and support office teams.

You’ll

- Partner with Area Managers, Growth Coaches, Regional GMs and senior stakeholders
- Act as the go-to escalation point for ER matters (performance, conduct, employee relations)
- Build leadership capability, especially across first-time leaders
- Support engagement, performance and transformation initiatives
- Embed new ways of working and people programs across the business
- Provide practical, commercially sound advice across the employee lifecycle
- Contribute to HRIS and systems improvements as the business scales
- Support areas like visa management, policy application and performance planning

? What’s in your toolkit?

- Strong ER and case management capability
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Ability to work at pace in a high-volume environment
- Commercial mindset with a pragmatic approach
- Organised, structured and solutions-focused
- A personality that brings energy to the team

✨ The good stuff

- $140 per month in “Burger Bucks”
- Early access to new product launches
- Sponsorship perks (including access to major sporting events)
- Regular social events, quizzes and EOFY celebrations
- Community and charity initiatives
- A high-energy, social and connected office culture

📌 HR Business Partner (Melbourne)
🏢 SAMUELS DONEGAN
📍 Melbourne