Human Resources Business Partner

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In short

Sandvik is looking for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner for a fixed-term contract to cover parental leave from December 2026 to March 2028. The role involves leading ER/IR matters, advising leaders on people issues, and implementing HR frameworks within a diverse operational environment in Jandakot, Western Australia.

Responsibilities

Lead all ER/IR matters, including investigations, grievances and case management
Advise leaders on performance, conduct and workplace issues
Advise on Enterprise Agreements, Awards and employment law
Coordinate employee representative meetings and consultation
Help implement Sandvik's ER/IR framework in 2027

Requirements

Experience as a HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or ER/IR specialist
Strong employee relations and industrial relations capability
Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing complex cases
Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
Strong communication, conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities
A practical, solutions-focused approach and sound judgement
Experience supporting HR projects, change initiatives and continuous improvement
Must be able to secure valid work rights for employment in Australia

Desired Qualifications

Fixed-term contract on a parental leave coverage role starting December 2026 until March 2028

Benefits

United by purpose and common culture and core values
Empowerment to collaborate in high-performing, inclusive teams
Investment in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating differences
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Equal Opportunity employer
Encouragement of applications from women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
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Skills

Employee RelationsIndustrial RelationsStakeholder ManagementConflict ResolutionProblem-SolvingEmployment LawHR Projects

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About Sandvik

Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. We are at the forefront of digitalization and focus on optimizing our customers’ processes. Our world-leading offering includes equipment, tools, services and digital solutions for machining, mining, rock excavation and rock processing. In 2024, the Sandvik Group had approximately 41,000 employees, sales in more than 150 countries and revenues of about SEK 123 billion.

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