HR Business Partner – IR/ER

CMA CGM

HR Business Partner specializing in Employee and Industrial Relations at CMA CGM, overseeing HR solutions and regulatory compliance across Oceania. Engage with leaders to enhance employee outcomes and minimize organizational risk.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeMelbourne • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with leaders across Oceania to deliver strategic HR solutions, workforce planning, organisational design, talent management and employee lifecycle activities.
Provide trusted advice and coaching to managers on performance management, employee development, change management and workforce effectiveness.
Lead complex Employee Relations matters, workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, restructures and Industrial Relations compliance.
Ensure compliance with employment legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, HR policies, WHS requirements and organisational procedures.
Analyse workforce data and HR metrics to identify trends, inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Support employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, learning and development, and employer value proposition (EVP) initiatives.
Collaborate with HR Centres of Excellence to deliver HR projects, policy enhancements and people programs that support organisational objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organisational Development, Psychology, or a related discipline
3–5+ years' experience in a HR Business Partner or similar HR generalist role
Strong Employee Relations and Industrial Relations capability, including knowledge of employment legislation, workplace compliance, and change management principles
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook, with the ability to analyse data, manage reporting requirements, and support informed decision-making
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, with strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills
Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, coaching, and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships while maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgement.
Applicants must have full working rights to cover the entire length of the employment contract.
We welcome applications from New Zealand citizens who are interested in relocating to Melbourne, Australia, for this opportunity.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Working Options
Additional Leave Days
Paid Parental Leave
Annual Health Checks
Life Insurance
Complimentary gym access
Novated car leasing
Social Club events held all year round
Employee Wellbeing Support – Mental, cultural, financial, and health resources, including Telus Health
Study leave and study reimbursement
Opportunity to participate in volunteer initiatives with partner charities such as the Big Umbrella
Access to 3000+ learning resources and courses
Career development opportunities across Asia Pacific, Europe and other office locations globally

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Hard Skills & Tools

workforce planningorganisational designtalent managementemployee lifecycle activitiesperformance managementchange managementemployee relationsindustrial relations compliancedata analysisHR metrics

Soft Skills

coachingstakeholder managementcommunicationinfluencingorganisational skillsplanningproblem-solvingconfidentialityprofessionalismsound judgement

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Human ResourcesBachelor's degree in BusinessBachelor's degree in Organisational DevelopmentBachelor's degree in Psychology