HR Business Partner

Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping and fitting solutions, focused on sustainability, innovation and performance, with over 15,000 employees across 40+ countries and 80 manufacturing sites worldwide

Vinidex

For more than 70 years, Vinidex has set the industry benchmark for pipeline systems and solutions across building, infrastructure, agriculture and civil markets. We make life flow by connecting water, gas and energy across Australia with innovative, high-quality products.

As part of the Aliaxis Group, we are proud to contribute to global sustainability outcomes while creating a safe, inclusive and engaging workplace. Our behaviours guide everything we do:

• We Care for the environment, our customers and each other
• We Dare to challenge the status quo and learn fast
• We Deliver by taking accountability for our actions

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support Vinidex’s Australian manufacturing operations across a national, multi-site footprint. This role is based in our Smithfield manufacturing site, with some travel required to ensure you stay connected and have your finger on the pulse!

Ideally you are a hands-on, operational HRBP and enjoy partnering closely with manufacturing leaders, providing practical advice across employee relations, industrial matters, performance management, engagement and capability development.

Working within a collaborative and supportive APAC HR Team, you will play a key role in supporting a positive employee relations climate, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and enterprise agreements, and embedding Aliaxis HR programs at site level for our manufacturing and engineering teams.

Key responsibilities include

• Partner with site and functional leaders to deliver effective HR support aligned to business needs
• Provide advice and coaching on employee and industrial relations, including performance management, investigations, grievances and disciplinary matters
• Lead enterprise agreement negotiation and implementation and manage day-to-day IR matters in a manufacturing environment
• Build strong relationships with leaders and employees to promote engagement, safety and positive workplace culture
• Implement core HR programs including performance, talent, engagement, DEI and remuneration initiatives
• Support organisational change initiatives and workforce planning activities

About You

• Degree qualified in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related discipline
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor in a manufacturing, commercial or industrial environment (preferred)
• Solid capability in Employee & Industrial Relations (EIR), ideally within a unionised setting
• Experienced in supporting multi-site, dispersed workforces and confident advising and coaching leaders on complex people matters
• An agile and dynamic operator who thrives on bringing people together with creative problem solving
• Practical, commercially minded and comfortable operating in fast-paced operational environments
• Strategically focused with str7ong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Experienced with HRIS systems such as Workday or Workable is advantageous
• Willingness to travel domestically as required

Why Join Us? We Care

• Hybrid working available with flexible work opportunities
• Annual performance bonus program to reward your contribution
• A commitment to a safe working environment with “Go for Zero”
• Work for a business that cares about sustainability and impact
• Industry-leading paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program for you & your family
• Recognition programs and service awards
• Mentoring opportunities to grow your career
• Join our global DEI council and make a difference
• Career development opportunities locally and globally

For more information about this role, please contact Carla Treuer on 61+ 0497 323 252 or via LinkedIn.

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy.

For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

Just a heads up – we are currently not accepting CVs from recruitment agencies. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!