HR Business Partner

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dormakaba is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support Australia and New Zealand, onsite in Pinkenba. This hands-on, autonomous role acts as a trusted advisor to leaders across manufacturing, operations and corporate functions, driving performance, employee engagement and organisational success. You’ll provide strategic and operational HR guidance across the employee lifecycle, lead employee relations matters, support change and workforce planning, analyse people metrics, and coach leaders on legislation and policies. The ideal candidate brings substantial HRBP experience, strong ER expertise in blue collar settings, solid knowledge of Australian employment law and modern awards, and the credibility to influence at all levels. For applications, tailor your CV to highlight manufacturing ER, include concrete metrics and STAR examples, mention any union or EA experience, and demonstrate your ability to thrive in a fast paced, autonomous environment while collaborating with TA and L&D.

Position Overview

At dormakaba, we're looking for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support our Australia and New Zealand business. Reporting to the DVP HR Market Australia/New Zealand, you'll act as a trusted advisor to leaders across manufacturing, operations and corporate functions, helping drive performance, employee engagement and organisational success.

This is a hands-on role suited to a mature HR professional who enjoys working autonomously, building strong stakeholder relationships and navigating a broad range of HR matters across both blue and white collar environments.

What you will do

• Partner with leaders to provide strategic and operational HR advice across the employee lifecycle
• Lead and support employee relations matters including performance management, investigations, grievances and disciplinary processes
• Support organizational change initiatives, workforce planning and talent management activities
• Analyze people metrics and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and support business decision making
• Coach leaders on employment legislation, modern awards, company policies and best-practice people management
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development and wider HR teams to deliver key people initiatives

What we require

• Significant experience as a Human Resources Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or HR Manager
• Strong employee relations experience including investigations, performance management and conflict resolution
• Experience supporting blue collar and operational workforces within manufacturing, industrial or similar environments

• Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation, modern awards and workplace relations

• Ability to build credibility with leaders and influence outcomes across all levels of the organization
• Comfortable working autonomously and managing a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment

What we prefer

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed workforces across multiple sites
• Experience working within unionized environments or Enterprise Agreement negotiations

What we offer

• Hybrid role with flexible working arrangements
• Access to discounted Health Insurance
• Peer to Peer Recognition via our ‘AAA’ Nominations and awards
• Wellbeing Committee focusing on Mental Health, Community Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, Social & Amenities
• WhereFit membership offering discounts on gyms, apparel and more
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and influence business outcomes across Australia and New Zealand

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access solutions, we enable seamless movement in secure, safe, and sustainable spaces.

With over 16,000 employees worldwide, we are a global leader in access solutions across industries including healthcare, aviation, education, hospitality and more. We focus on innovation, collaboration, and creating real impact for our customers and communities.

At dormakaba, you’re encouraged to take initiative, grow your skills, and build your career alongside a global team shaping the future of access.