HR Business Partner

Ford Motor Company

. Coach and support People Leaders to build capability, manage performance and navigate employment matters .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeGeelong • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Human Resource Management, focusing on Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, and compliance with Australian Employment Law. Proven ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and support leaders through the full HR lifecycle.

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Human Resource ManagementEmployee RelationsIndustrial RelationsAustralian Employment LawStakeholder Influence

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Hard Skills

Performance ManagementWorkplace InvestigationsDisciplinary MattersHR Data AnalysisEnterprise Agreement NegotiationsRecruitment and SelectionOnboardingWorkforce PlanningCapability BuildingTalent Management

Soft Skills

CoachingRelationship BuildingProblem-SolvingConflict ResolutionCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management

Industry Keywords

Unionized EnvironmentEmployee LifecyclePeople InitiativesWorkplace RelationsHigh-Integrity Approach

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coach and support People Leaders to build capability, manage performance and navigate employment matters
Partner with leaders across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment and selection, onboarding, employee management and separation
Support people initiatives across performance, capability, engagement and talent
Use HR data and insights to identify trends and inform decisions
Build effective relationships with employees, leaders and union representatives to support positive workplace relations
Support Industrial Relations and enterprise agreement negotiations
Provide hands-on Employee Relations advice, including performance management, workplace investigations, disciplinary matters and other complex people issues
Spend time across Geelong operations and become a trusted HR partner to employees and leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field, but if you bring relevant experience and skills we’d love to hear from you
Previous generalist HR experience including Industrial Relations within a unionized environment (preferable)
Experience across the full HR cycle plan, including business partnering across workforce planning, employee relations and enterprise agreement (EA) negotiations
Proven experience applying HR principles practices in line with Australian Employment Law
Ability to build strong relationships, influence stakeholders at all levels and coach leaders for success, with high-integrity, inclusivity and a customer-focused approach
A collaborative mindset and ability to adapt in a complex fast-paced environment
Problem-solving, conflict resolution and analytical skills
Legally authorised to work in Australia
Successful completion of a pre-employment background and national police check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discounted lease car options
Multiple Employee Resource Groups – Ford Pride, Women of Ford and Ford Empowering Diverse Abilities
Flexible Work Arrangements
Growth and development opportunities via internal and external training
Paid parental leave from day 1
Comprehensive Employee Assist Program
Wellness Programs including Free Flu Vaccinations and Health Checks
Paid volunteer days