HR Business Partner - Mining & Resources

About the Role

HR Business Partner – Mining & Resources

Brisbane CBD | $130,000–$140,000 + Super | Regular Site Travel

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a large, established organisation operating across the Australian mining and resources sector.

Based in Brisbane CBD, this role will partner closely with operational leaders and site-based teams, providing practical, commercially focused HR support across a diverse workforce. This is a hands-on HRBP position suited to someone who enjoys being close to the operation, can build credibility with site leaders and is confident navigating complex employee relations matters.

The Role Working as a trusted partner to operational leadership, you will provide advice and support across the full employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on employee relations, performance, workforce matters and building strong relationships between corporate and site teams.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality HR and employee relations advice to leaders and managers
• Managing and supporting complex ER matters, including investigations, performance management and disciplinary processes
• Coaching leaders to effectively manage people and workplace issues
• Building strong, trusted relationships with operational and site-based stakeholders
• Supporting workforce planning and broader people initiatives
• Interpreting employment legislation, policies, procedures and industrial instruments
• Identifying workforce trends and providing practical HR solutions
• Supporting organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintaining accurate HR documentation, records and reporting
• Working collaboratively with the broader People & Culture team to deliver consistent HR practices across the business
• Travelling to operational sites approximately once every four weeks

About You / Requirements

We are looking for an experienced HR professional who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, operational environment where priorities can change quickly.
You will ideally bring:

• Demonstrated experience as an HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or similar
• Strong employee relations and case management experience
• Previous experience within mining, resources, construction, heavy industry or another operational environment will be highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and contemporary HR practices
• Experience working with geographically dispersed or site-based workforces
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to build credibility with operational leaders
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgement
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to HR
• The flexibility to respond to operational and site requirements outside traditional office hours when required
• Willingness and ability to undertake regular site travel

What's On Offer / Benefits

• $130,000–$140,000 + superannuation
• Brisbane CBD location
• Opportunity to support significant mining operations
• Regular exposure to operational and senior leaders
• A broad HRBP role with genuine influence across the business
• Regular site exposure, providing the opportunity to understand the operations and build meaningful relationships with the workforce

How to Apply

Apply now for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.