People & Culture Business Partner

About the role

We are seeking an experienced People & Culture Business Partner to join our globally recognised aviation services team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, unionised, and complex environment where no two days are the same. You will collaborate across diverse departments to implement people initiatives that support the company's growth and success.

As a strategic thinker, you will align People objectives with business goals while remaining hands-on in execution. You will act as a strategic advisor to business leaders, providing guidance on HR-related matters and fostering a positive work environment. Your role will involve addressing employee relations, performance management, talent development, and driving organisational change initiatives.

You will partner with the recruitment team to attract, select, and onboard top talent, analyse HR metrics to make data-driven recommendations, and conduct training sessions to enhance employee skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders on HR-related matters.
• Collaborate with managers to address employee relations, performance management, and talent development.
• Drive organisational change initiatives and support the execution of HR programs.
• Partner with the recruitment team to attract, select, and onboard top talent aligned with business needs.
• Analyse HR metrics and trends to make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Conduct training sessions on HR-related topics to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
• Build strong, trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation, from frontline staff to leadership.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a People & Culture Business Partner or similar role in a blue-collar/unionised environment, with knowledge of HR/IR functions and best practices. Aviation industry experience is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change, influence stakeholders, and handle sensitive HR issues with professionalism in a fast-paced environment.
• Qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• Willingness and ability to travel interstate as required.