Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Full-Time Position | Residential or DIDO

Lithium plays a critical role in the transition to clean energy and Talison Lithium is the world’s leading lithium minerals producer with the largest high-grade ore body in the world - join us and be a part of the transition.

Talison Lithium aims to maximise local employment where possible by recruiting people who live in and around our local communities of Greenbushes, Bridgetown, Donnybrook, Nannup, Boyup Brook and Manjimup.

About the Role

Apply your HR expertise in a leading mining operation while enjoying the lifestyle of Western Australia's South West. Talison Lithium, the world's leading lithium minerals producer, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join our team.

Reporting to the People Operations Superintendent, you will partner with leaders across the operation to deliver people strategies that support business performance. This influential role provides expert advice on employee and industrial relations, workforce planning, organisational change, leadership development and employee engagement, while promoting a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.

Responsibilities include

• Partner with senior leaders to deliver people strategies that support operational success
• Lead and support complex employee relations matters, investigations and workplace issues
• Coach and develop leaders in performance management, employee engagement, conduct management and change leadership
• Provide expert guidance on employment legislation, policies, awards and agreements
• Collaborate on industrial relations initiatives and workforce planning activities
• Analyse workforce data and insights to identify opportunities for improvement
• Support organisational design and change management initiatives
• Champion inclusion, wellbeing and psychological safety across the workforce
• Drive continuous improvement in HR processes, systems and employee experience initiatives

About the Candidate

You are a proactive and relationship-focused HR professional who enjoys working in a dynamic operational environment. You bring sound judgement, commercial acumen and a genuine passion for helping people and organisations succeed.

To be successful, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Business or a related discipline
• Minimum three years' experience in a Human Resources Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor role
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial relations and contemporary HR practices
• Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations
• Proven ability to influence, coach and build trusted relationships at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:

• Flexible working environment including 5:2 or 4:3 roster
• DIDO with option to stay at recently established camp accommodation
• Income protection insurance
• Life Insurance for company superannuation employees
• Competitive parental leave policy
• Salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation

About Talison Lithium

Talison Lithium supports many of the community projects, groups and sporting events our employees are involved in. Our future is within, and as part of, the community.

The Greenbushes Lithium Operation is located in a unique residential setting, near the town of Greenbushes atop the picturesque Darling Scarp. Being active in the broader community is integral to our core business values of safety, transparency and inclusiveness. We regularly carry out site tours for local school and community groups and promote education through Mine Open Days and community events.

Supporting a diverse workforce

Talison Lithium strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison Lithium recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We are an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all genders, cultures and identities.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy by including your Resume and Cover Letter with your application

We thank all applicants for their interest. Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.