HR Business Partner

Contract Type:

Temp

Location:

Melbourne

Contact Name:

Alice Rimmer

Contact Email:

alicep@maydayrecruitment.com

Contact Phone:

0423 446 897

Date Published:

14-Mar-2026


Employee Relations | Immediate Start | NFP |Melbourne CBD 
  • $60–$63 per hour + super
  • Not-for-profit organisation | Melbourne CBD (Hybrid flexibility)
  • Initial 3-month contract – potential for extension
About the Role
A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a well-regarded not-for-profit organisation based in Melbourne CBD.

This initial 3-month contract will see you take the lead on complex employee relations matters within a supportive and values-driven People & Culture team.
This role is to start ASAP and is initially contracted for 3 months. The organisation offers flexible work option with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Working closely with P&C Business Partners and leaders across the organisation, you’ll act as a trusted ER/IR advisor
  • Complex performance management and conduct issues
  • Workplace investigations, grievances, and complaints
  • Award and policy interpretation
  • Dispute resolution, change management, redundancy and redeployment
  • Supporting return-to-work processes and collaboration with WHS teams
  • Upskilling leaders on best-practice employee relations
  • Reviewing and improving policies and case management frameworks

What You Bring
  • Proven experience in a similar ER/IR-focused HR role
  • Strong working knowledge of Australian employment law, Modern Awards, and Fair Work legislation
  • Demonstrated experience in managing complex investigations, performance, and misconduct matters
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and coaching skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams
  • Tertiary qualifications in HR or related discipline

Why Apply?
  • 3 month contract, with potential to extend
  • Be part of a purpose-led organisation making a meaningful difference
  • Enjoy hybrid work flexibility
  • Join a collaborative, down-to-earth and highly capable People & Culture team

If interested please apply with a copy of your resume.
 
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