HR Business Partner

At Ampcontrol, we are proudly powering the future of energy, committed to innovation, collaboration, and delivering real impact, through cutting-edge technology and systems that support electrification and decarbonisation.

As a leading Australian technology and engineering company, we design, develop, and manufacture advanced energy solutions for mining, infrastructure, utilities, and renewables, both in Australia and around the world.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Central to everything we do are our five core values of: Safety, People, Innovation, Customer and Performance. We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for you to be central in embedding the ‘People’ value through our culture, behaviours, systems and practices via the advice, guidance and the standards you set every day.

As a HR Business Partner you will be joining a dedicated and internally respected HR unit within a broader team containing L&D, Recruitment and People Systems functions that are well regarded within the business.

Based in Tomago (Newcastle), NSW, you will act as a proactive business partner, supporting our multi-award-winning engineering, manufacturing, and service operations across Australia. Our operations span diverse market sectors, including renewables, energy, infrastructure, and mining.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

You will be tasked with maintaining and expanding the successful HR Business Partner model through delivering quality strategic initiatives, tactical advice and transactional services. Central to this will be supporting our Leaders in achieving their business objectives through optimal employee engagement, performance and behaviour.

Some core functions will include:

• Full suite generalist HR support
• Coordination of key annual HR programs (ie: workforce planning, workforce engagement, succession planning, performance appraisals)
• IR Management (including EA negotiations, workforce restructuring and other highly consultative programs)
• Grievance management, workplace investigations, counselling/performance management
• Policy and process development, implementation and compliance
• Specialised stakeholder input into People/HR systems and practices
• Organisational design and change coordination

What success looks like:

• Your customers come to you as a ‘one stop shop’ for HR/People needs and tactical/strategic involvement
• Your advice is viewed as professional, practical and useful
• Your businesses can show year on year improvement in relation to employee engagement, retention and other core people analytics
• Successful project management of People/HR projects and programs
• Elevation of our Leaders in their people management knowledge and competence

YOU’LL NEED THESE TO SUCCEED

• Significant experience in successfully servicing and supporting your customer in a business partnering model
• Competent in contemporary HR generalist solutions and support
• Extensive knowledge and application of Industrial Relations legislation
• Previous experience in successfully managing IR/ER matters including EA negotiation and interpretation and practical application of EAs and awards
• Advanced communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal)
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders, ensuring successful relationships are developed and maintained
• Ability to work well within a team and autonomously whilst owning your allocated businesses needs
• Tertiary qualifications within Human Resources or relevant field

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

At Ampcontrol, we believe great work deserves great rewards. When you join us, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career growth, including:

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle
• Salary packaging options to help you make the most of your income
• Discounted private health care
• Wellbeing programs and employee discounts

Ready to challenge the future?

Then apply now! If you are intrigued or excited by what you have read, then we want to hear from you. You can learn more about what it’s like to work at Ampcontrol by visiting www.ampcontrolgroup.com