HR Business Partner

About the role Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping our performance across our InfraBuild Recycling business. Based in Laverton, Victoria and reporting to the National HR Manager, you'll partner with leaders across the InfraBuild Recycling business to improve workforce performance, build leadership capability and deliver practical people solutions. This is a true generalist HR Business Partner role. You'll work alongside leaders to solve workforce challenges, strengthen leadership capability, manage employee and industrial relations matters, and deliver people initiatives that support business outcomes. What you will be doing: Partner with leaders to improve workforce performance and capability Coach leaders on performance management, employee engagement and people leadership Provide practical advice across the full employee lifecycle Lead complex employee and industrial relations matters Support organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives Build productive relationships with leaders, employees and union representatives Use workforce insights to identify risks and improve business outcomes Deliver HR projects and people initiatives that support business priorities You will be rewarded with: Participation in quarterly company bonus Permanent full time role with career development opportunities Access to long service leave after 5 years Team environment with strong safety culture Primary Benefits: We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond: Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service. Paid parental leave that goes further - 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks Partner Leave, plus superannuation contributions during unpaid leave (eligibility applies) Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle Flexible vehicle options - Novated leasing options available, providing a tax-effective way to finance and manage your vehicle Support when you need it - Confidential counselling and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Sonder, available to you and your immediate family Invest in your development - Access to learning platforms and development opportunities to support your career growth What you will bring: Experience in an HR Business Partner or senior HR advisory role Strong coaching and stakeholder management skills Proven ability to influence leaders and drive people and business outcomes Demonstrated experience managing complex employee and industrial relations matters in a unionised environment, including hands-on experience participating in Enterprise Agreement negotiations and negotiation planning Sound knowledge of Australian employment and industrial relations legislation Strong commercial judgement and the ability to balance operational, people and compliance requirements Experience supporting blue-collar, industrial or operational workforces will be highly regarded Why join us? We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry. Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation’s legacy. Work well, live better – experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters. Build your own future – grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow. About us InfraBuild Recycling collects and processes scrap to supply our steelmaking operations and global markets. With a national network of sites, we play a critical role in Australia’s circular steel system, turning scrap into new steel and supporting more efficient, lower embodied carbon construction. How to apply We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia’s future. We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant .