HR Business Partner

Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drylining systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools. With more than 250 production facilities and sales organizations in over 90 countries, 40,000 employees worldwide. The Knauf Group is without doubt one of the big players on the market – in Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

About the Role:

Knauf is looking for a passionate HR Business Partner to join our team for an 18-month fixed term. This role is based in Camellia, NSW.

Reporting to the HR Director, you will act as a trusted partner to the business providing HR expertise in areas such as unions, employee relations, fair work commission, people management, employee engagement, performance management, remuneration and change management.

The role is responsible for supporting the operations team to help set objectives, including workforce projects, employee relations strategy, offering timely support, coordination, and management of various HR related activities, assisting with challenging conversations, conducting investigations, providing data and analytics, and assisting with the strategic development and implementation of people initiatives for the business.

Some other duties include:

• Building strong partnerships, partnering, and working collaboratively with operational managers
• Ensuring adequate workforce metrics are maintained to manage success and identify areas of improvement
• Championing change initiatives and monitoring progress of deliverables to ensure the expected results are meeting business goals
• Provide accurate advice on HR and ER/IR matters including awards, legislation, policy and procedures
• Adhere to and be a role model for ethics, confidentiality and business conduct policies and company values
• Ability to maintain up to date knowledge on the current trends, practices and changes within the HR discipline

What are we looking for?

• Tertiary qualifications in a HR, Business or Law discipline
• 1 – 3 years’ experience of working in a Blue-Collar environment managing ER and IR issues
• Knowledge & experience of contemporary human resources practices and procedures
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of Australian employment law
• High level of attention to detail and an ability to draft communication and documentation for a diverse readership
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skill set with a proven ability to build effective stakeholder relationships

Why join Knauf?

• Highly competitive remuneration package (base + super + phone + laptop)
• Yearly pay review
• Free parking on Site
• 14-week Parental Leave
• High organic internal growth promoted within
• Modern office technology

Knauf values and is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As part of the recruitment process successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical and police clearance.