ERM is seeking a dynamic HR Business Partner, with strong HR generalist skills as well as an interest in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) to join our Australian HR team on a fixed-term contract, based in Sydney.

The ideal candidate will build key relationships with our major stakeholders, take a wider interest in our business of sustainability as well as being creative with HR solutions. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious HR professional to make an impact with a global sustainability leader in an exciting industry.

What you can expect to get involved in:

Collaborate with senior business leaders, the ANZ HR Director and broader global HR Team to establish HR plans and solutions to support strategic business initiatives and deliver measurable results.

Support the delivery of key people initiatives in the annual HR cycle, including annual salary and bonus reviews, performance management and talent calibration.

Analyse employee engagement data, draw meaningful insights, and provide practical recommendations to leaders. Coach managers on building engagement and fostering a culture of trust within their teams.

Partner with business leaders to identify, develop, and retain emerging talent, including Partners in Training and high-potential employees – by co-creating tailored development and retention plans that support long term growth.

Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to define hiring priorities and develop offer terms, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.   

Facilitate and deliver training to managers and employees as required (e.g., inductions and performance management training).

Provide HR advice, coaching and support to people managers and employees across a range of matters. 

Lead and program manage the implementation of ERM Australia’s Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), working closely with a dedicated RAP team of approximately 30 employees across the business to deepen understanding of and commitment to reconciliation, and to embed culturally respectful practices throughout the organisation.

Collaborate with Asia’s DEIB Specialist to support the delivery of global DEIB goals, observances, ensuring regional alignment and inclusive engagement.

Maintain in-depth knowledge of employment law and legal requirements to mitigate employee relations issues and risk.  Provide HR policy interpretation and guidance.

Some experience you’ll bring:

Bachelor's degree in human resources or business-related field.

Minimum 7+ years’ hands-on Human Resources experience with a proven HR generalist track record of advising leaders on topics across the full employee life cycle.

Passionate about their work within HR and DEIB and (preferably) the environmental/ sustainability space.

Ability to develop persuasive arguments by combining data, facts and knowledge with a tailored communication style to address stakeholder concerns.

Deliver messages with tact, managing sensitive and/or challenging scenarios, situations and people in a respectful and timely manner.

Able to work both in a team and independently to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and deliver results.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and any HRIS (familiarity with Workday in particular would be advantageous).

What we’ll offer you:

A genuine commitment to hybrid working.

A supportive and collaborative team that works together to achieve shared goals.

An interesting and dynamic client group that values the support and strategic advice of their HR team.

Quarterly Wellness Days and annual Team Community days.

Access to our Employee Assistance Program and the Calm app – your mental health is important to us.

Opportunity to participate in global projects.

Who We Are:

As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency. 

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ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status.

Thank you for your interest in ERM.