Senior HR Business Partner

• Permanent, full-time position based at our Kwinana site 

• Driving strategic outcomes across our operational workforce 

• Flexible, supportive work environment with some work from home options 

About WesCEF  

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) is a division of Wesfarmers that harnesses the potential of essential chemicals, minerals, energy and fertilisers through the ingenuity and commitment of our exceptional people.  

Our businesses operates across domestic, national and international markets and our products and services are essential in driving growth and transformation across vital industries.  

Our award-winning Decarbonisation Journey is a source of pride for our 1500 team members whose focus on sustainable solutions to complex challenges is matched by their unwavering commitment to safety.  

Join us, together, we can harness potential to create a prosperous future.  

About the Role  

We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner – Operations to join our Human Resources team. Reporting to the HR Business Partnering Lead – Operations, this role will provide strategic and operational HR leadership across our local sites and frontline workforce. 

As a hands-on, trusted advisor to operational leaders, you will provide expert guidance on workforce capability, culture, performance and organisational effectiveness. 

With a strong focus on supporting operational environments, you will influence outcomes across leadership, organisational design, workforce planning, employee experience and change management. 

In this role key, responsibilities will include:  

• Senior level HR partnering to operational leaders, ensuring alignment with business priorities, organisational strategy and legislative requirements. 

• Provide expert advice and leadership on employee relations and industrial relations matters, including investigations, performance management, grievances, and fitness-for-work issues. 

• Influence and support strategic workforce planning, organisational design and change activities. 

• Drive engagement, capability development, succession planning and talent initiatives within the operational workforce. 

• Analyse workforce trends, risks and opportunities, providing insights and recommendations to shape strategic decision-making. 

• Coach leaders to build people capability, enhance leadership behaviours and embed a high-performing, safety-focused culture. 

About You  

We are looking for a people focused HR professional who thrives in fast paced, operational environments. To be successful, you will bring:  

• Significant experience in a Senior HR Business Partner, HRBP or similar strategic people advisory role. 

• Demonstrated experience in employee relations and industrial relations, ideally within operational environments. 

• Strong knowledge of enterprise agreements, ER/IR frameworks and case management. 

• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships across all levels of the business. 

• Strong understanding of HR policies, compliance frameworks and organisational dynamics. 

• Demonstrated ability to lead people-related change, workforce planning and organisational development initiatives. 

• Tertiary qualifications in HR, Business or a related field, or equivalent experience. 

We value our employees by offering:   

• Competitive remuneration with allocation of Wesfarmers shares and participation in our annual incentive plan;  

• Flexible work environment with some working from home options;  

• Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated lease vehicle packaging;  

• Access to employee benefits across Wesfarmers including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kleenheat, Kmart, Target and Officeworks and Wesfarmers Arts sponsored events.  

• Employer parental leave payment up to 18 weeks;  

• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across our diverse businesses and the Wesfarmers Group.  

Why WesCEF  

We are committed to building an engaged and talented workforce that is representative of the people who live in the communities where we operate. Fostering an environment where diversity of thinking, skills and experiences are embraced, delivering innovation and better business results. We welcome and encourage people from diverse backgrounds and particularly, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.  

We are proud of how we develop and support our team, including offering some flexibility with working hours. Therefore, when you apply, please let us know if you are seeking flexibility.