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

Take the next step in your HR career with Talison Lithium, the world’s leading lithium minerals producer. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in a major mining operation while enjoying the flexibility to be based in Perth or live in Western Australia’s beautiful South West.

Reporting to the People Operations Superintendent, you will be a key part of the extended HR leadership group and partner with leaders across the operation to deliver people strategies that support business performance. This influential role provides expert advice on employee 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
• Coach and develop leaders in performance management, employee engagement, conduct management and change leadership
• Support organisational design and change management initiatives
• Lead and/or support complex employee relations matters, investigations and workplace issue
• Collaborate on industrial relations initiatives and workforce planning activities
• Provide expert guidance on employment legislation, policies, awards and agreements
• Analyse workforce data and insights to identify opportunities for improvement
• 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 the ability to drive organisational performance.

To be successful, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Business or a related discipline
• Proven experience in a strategic and/or operational Human Resources Business Partner position
• 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
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and contemporary HR practices
• Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:

• Flexible working environment with roster options
• DIDO with the option to utilise 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.