Human Resources Business Partner (Maternity Leave Cover 12 Months)

About the Role

Are you a dynamic HR professional ready to make a real impact? At Crown Australia, we are seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team on a 12-month maternity leave contract.

In this generalist role, you will provide both strategic and operational HR support across a selected group of Branches. Working closely with Branch Managers and supported by the Human Resources Operations Manager, you will have end-to-end accountability for the HR function across your designated branches.

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a well-established portfolio where you can contribute immediately while also driving meaningful HR initiatives that enhance performance, capability and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Partner with leaders to deliver effective people solutions that align with business goals.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment and develop a sustainable talent acquisition and hiring strategy.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on leadership, performance and workforce planning.
• Participate in and support HR projects, change initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR strategies that enhance employee engagement and organisational effectiveness.

About You:

• Proven experience in a HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship building skills.
• A passion for people, culture and making work a better and more positive environment.
• A proactive approach to solving problems and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confidence to coach, challenge and collaborate with leaders at all levels of business.

What sets us apart?

Crown’s history began when two brothers founded the Company in New Bremen, Ohio (USA) in 1945. Today, the fourth generation of the very same family continues to lead Crown in all of its operations across the globe. Being a family-owned and run business is evidenced by more than 200 employees reaching service milestones in our 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 year categories in Australia alone, with more than 2,000 employees reaching a 25 year service milestone globally. 

As a Company we want to continue to support our employees to be the best versions of themselves and that’s why, as a Crown employee you get to enjoy:

• A benefits program which gives you access to discounts and cashback from over 400+ retailers nation wide.
• Access to a health and wellbeing platform which supports your Mental, Physical and Financial goals.
• Corporate Rates for Private Health Insurance.
• An inclusive working environment.
• An Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling with chat, phone and face to face counselling options.

The Company

Crown Equipment is a well-respected global Materials Handling Equipment company which has enjoyed 50 years of success in the Australian market. The Company has operations in all Australian States and territories as well as many regional locations. The Company Brand is well known and respected in the marketplace and is supported by a customer value proposition based on highly skilled staff, quality products, strong service and parts back-up and leading-edge technology.