Freo Group Pty Ltd
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
HR Business Partner – Join Us in Lifting the Weight Off Your Shoulders. Safely.
At Freo Group, our people make the difference. We are committed to working safely, supporting our communities, and delivering quality outcomes for our clients. Backed by Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway, we combine the strength of a global organisation with the agility of a locally focused business.
We support major customers across mining, resources, infrastructure and energy, including BHP, BMA, Glencore, Rio Tinto, South32, Northern Star Resources, Newmont, Santos and Alcoa. With operations nationwide, Freo Group offers the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to some of Australia’s most significant projects.
We are seeking a high-calibre, commercially astute HR Business Partner to support our Eastern Operations across QLD, NSW, VIC and NT, playing a pivotal role in aligning people strategy with business performance across a complex, project-driven environment.
In this role, you will partner with senior leaders to elevate workforce performance, strengthen leadership capability, and embed consistent, high-impact people practices across a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
You will play a critical role in translating strategy into action, guiding leaders through complex workforce challenges, building capability, and enabling safe, productive, and sustainable operational outcomes.
At Freo Group, we are committed to flexible working arrangements and are open to offering the role at 0.8 FTE for the right candidate, either across four or five days per week. The position also offers a hybrid working model to support work-life balance and flexibility.
What you’ll bring to the team:
Reporting directly to the Director, Human Resources and forming part of the Human Resources Leadership Team, you bring strong HR partnering capability with the confidence to operate in fast-paced, operational environments and influence at a senior level.
You will partner with leaders across the region to embed the People Plan and deliver practical, in the field HR outcomes that drive performance.
Coach, guide, and empower leaders to strengthen performance management, uplift leadership capability, and enhance overall team effectiveness
Lead complex employee relations matters end-to-end, including investigations, disciplinary processes, and workplace issues, with a balanced and pragmatic approach
Translate workforce data and insights, such as turnover, absenteeism, and capability trends, into practical, value-adding actions
Ensure full compliance with employment legislation, internal policies, and organisational standards, maintaining best practice across all people processes
Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
At Freo, we believe in Doing Things That Matter, Leading at Every Level and Winning a Better Way. Here’s what that means for you:
Our Commitment to Safety and Inclusion
Safety is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to maintaining a safe workplace where everyone looks out for each other.
Freo Group is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity within our workforce. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women in non-traditional roles, and people from culturally diverse communities.
If you’re looking to build a rewarding career with a company that values safety, teamwork and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.
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We genuinely appreciate the time you invest in applying and will contact suitable candidates as soon as possible.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
