Human Resources Business Partner (Narrabri)

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

 
Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

About The Role

Whitehaven Coal has an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join the Whitehaven Coal People & Culture team.  Based in the Gunnedah region and reporting to the Group Manager - Human Resources, this is a true HR generalist role providing functional HR support to Leaders and employees. This role works closely with the broader People & Culture team, key business stakeholders and is part of the site leadership team.

This role provides practical and contemporary HR advice, solutions and coaching to Leaders that aligns with the business objectives and workforce requirements. To succeed in this role, you will be a HRBP with an excellent work-ethic and a passion for continuous improvement who can communicate effectively and collaborate at all levels in the organisation. You will work closely with the broader HR team to ensure a wide cover of support is available to the business.
You will demonstrate the ability to:

• Provide comprehensive advice, support, and education for leaders on people processes, policies and procedures, employment legislation and enterprise agreements
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of ER/IR processes such as workplace investigations, disciplinary, performance management and EA negotiations.
• Partner with leaders to ensure workforce optimisation, capability, and organisational design.
• Support annual HR cycles in performance, remuneration, and benefits and participate in the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and HR projects.
• Use HRIS tools to deliver and support business activities.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years HR generalist experience ideally within mining, heavy industry, or construction environments
• Tertiary qualifications or working towards obtaining tertiary qualifications in Human Resources
• Demonstrated knowledge of best HR/ER practices and employment legislation
• A record of accomplishment in delivering meaningful HR programs and change management
• Proven success in the development and implementation of human resource programs and initiatives

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Full Relocation Packages
• 9 Day Fortnight Roster (5:2 | 4:3) 
• 5 wks. Annual Leave | 15 days Personal Leave | 26 wks. Paid Parental Leave 
• Competitive salary packages, with salary sacrificing options (local living, novated leases)
• Employee Referral Scheme - $4000 for Successful Referrals!
• Bonus Scheme + $1k Company Shares
• Employee Discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus more

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment

Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
 

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