Human Resources Business Partner

Location: Jandakot Business Area: Rock Processing Australia Job Type: Fixed Term Full time Reports to: Senior HR Business Partner Working rights: You must be able to secure valid work rights for employment in Australia. Closing Date: Applications will close on 27/11/2026 or sooner if a suitable candidate is identified. About the role: Sandvik is seeking an experienced and practical Human Resources Business Partner with strong skills in IR and ER to join our team on a fixed-term contract on a parental leave coverage role starting December 2026 until March 2028. Help shape a positive and high-performing workplace through culture initiatives, business improvement projects, and people-focused support across a diverse operational environment. If you enjoy solving complex people challenges, influencing leaders, and delivering practical outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. In this role you will: Lead all ER/IR matters, including investigations, grievances and case management Advise leaders on performance, conduct and workplace issues Advise on Enterprise Agreements, Awards and employment law Coordinate employee representative meetings and consultation Help implement Sandvik's ER/IR framework in 2027 A little about you: We are looking for someone with the following skills to ensure you are set up for success: Experience as a HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or ER/IR specialist Strong employee relations and industrial relations capability Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing complex cases Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills Strong communication, conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities A practical, solutions-focused approach and sound judgement Experience supporting HR projects, change initiatives and continuous improvement Why You’ll Love It Here: At Sandvik, we are united by our purpose and common culture and core values. We empower our people to collaborate in high-performing, inclusive teams, across our organisation and beyond – helping each other to realise our individual and collective goals. So, we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion: A place where we are all welcome: At Sandvik, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Sandvik Rock Processing Australia is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, and you can explore our policies and employee benefits on the WORK180 website: Sandvik Rock Processing Australia The recruitment process: As we aim for a fair recruitment process, we utilize assessment tools to safeguard objectivity. When you apply for this job, you will therefore receive an invitation via email from Alva Labs to a personality and logic ability test. Feedback comes immediately after the test has been completed and the selection process begins afterwards. Our hiring managers are trained in anti-bias practices, and we use structured interviews to ensure every candidate is assessed consistently. We aim to be transparent and alleviate the stress of recruitment. If you have any concerns, please know that we are here to support you throughout the application process. We wish you the best of luck with your application. About Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions: We are a leading provider of eco-efficient rock processing solutions. Leveraging more than 160 years of engineering excellence, we help our customers optimise their comminution and material handling operations for maximum performance, safety, and efficiency. We apply our profound industry expertise in crushing, screening, feeding, loading and wear protection, to bring an unrivalled equipment line-up to the market. This unique offering is underpinned by our expert process knowledge, full range of digital tools, high-quality OEM spare parts, consumables, and life-cycle services. Employing around 3000 professionals worldwide, Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions is a business area of the global, high-tech engineering group Sandvik. In 2026, the group had approximately 42,000 employees, sales in more than 150 countries. Further information As part of our commitment to safety, we may require national police check and other applicable security, medical, and character requirements for this position. For more information, please visit How to Apply: Sounds like the right role for you? Please apply today with your current resume or curriculum vitae. A cover letter describing you suitability to the role would be highly regarded.