Overview
Our client is seeking to appoint an experienced HR Business Partner to their well established recycling / logistics operation.
The role purpose is to lead and manage all human resources functions and touchpoints within the business, ensuring compliance with employment law, supporting a productive workforce, driving engagement, development, and ensuring that HR practices contribute to efficient and safe depot operations.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment, Staffing & Onboarding
* Plan and manage the recruitment process to ensure all Depot and Head Office roles are staffed appropriately.
* Develop job descriptions, advertise vacancies, coordinate interviews, select candidates.
* Lead the onboarding process to integrate new employees into the depot environment, safety protocols, company culture.
Training & Development
* Assess training needs (skills, safety, technical) among depot and head office workforce.
* Develop and deliver training programs (both internal and external) — health & safety, quality standards, machine operation, etc.
* Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness.
Performance Management
* Implement and maintain performance evaluation systems.
* Set performance metrics appropriate to production targets, quality, safety, etc.
* Coach and support line managers in delivering performance feedback, handling issues, corrective actions.
Employee Relations & Engagement
* Foster good relationships between management and employees.
* Address grievances, disputes, and disciplinary matters in line with company policy and law.
* Promote employee engagement activities to boost morale, reduce turnover.
Compensation & Benefits
* Administer payroll-related HR tasks, ensure correctness in pay, overtime, shifts.
* Manage benefits, leave entitlements, sick pay, pensions as applicable.
* Responsibility for informing all staff re auto enrolment / My Future Fund
* Ensure compliance with labour law, collective agreements and union arrangements
Health & Safety / Compliance
* Work closely with Safety / EHS team to ensure HR policies align with health & safety regulations.
* Assist H&S team to ensure workers are trained on safety, wear required personal protective equipment, follow safety rules.
HR Policy & Systems
* Develop, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures.
* Management and development of HR system
* Maintain accurate employee records and HR information systems.
* Provide reports and metrics (turnover, absenteeism, etc.) to senior management.
Industrial Relations
* Primary point of contact with recognised union officials
* Foster a strong relationship with Union officials and shop stewards
* Negotiation with Union on behalf of the organisation
Qualifications & Skills
* Education: Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
* Experience: Minimum of 5 years HR experience, preferably in depot/operational environment.
* Knowledge: Good understanding of labour law, safety regulations, employment contracts
* Skills:
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
o Ability to manage conflict constructively
o Good organizational, planning and administrative skills
o Problem-solving mindset
o Ability to work with data, HR metrics, and to drive improvements
o Computer literate: HR system (TimePoint), Microsoft Office etc.
* Personal attributes: Integrity, confidentiality, resilience, attention to detail, ability to multitask, flexibility
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