HR Business Partner - Eastern Operations, Vienna

HR Business Partner - Eastern Operations 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.

What we’re looking for: 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.

Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or senior HR capacity

Demonstrated experience supporting operational, industrial, or project‑based environments

Strong capability in managing complex employee relations matters end‑to‑end

Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Enterprise Agreements, and Awards

Experience partnering with senior leaders to drive performance and workforce outcomes

Ability to interpret workforce data and translate insights into practical, value‑driven actions

Commercially minded, with the ability to balance people outcomes and business performance

Resilient and pragmatic, with the confidence to operate in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments

What you’ll be doing:

Partner with leaders across the region to embed the People Plan and deliver practical, in‑the‑field HR outcomes that drive performance.

Partner closely with operational leaders to deliver proactive workforce planning aligned to project pipelines, shutdown schedules, and evolving business demands.

Drive the execution and embedding of key people initiatives, frameworks, and HR strategies to build consistency and capability across the region.

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.

Identify retention risks and contribute to succession planning for critical roles, ensuring business continuity and long‑term capability.

Translate workforce data and insights, such as turnover, absenteeism, and capability trends, into practical, value‑adding actions.

Champion and reinforce a strong safety culture through aligned people practices, leadership accountability, and visible commitment.

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:

Support&Growth Opportunities to develop your skills, progress your career within Freo Group, or grow across Marmon’s global network of 120+ companies.

Meaningful Work Your work contributes to supporting some of Australia’s largest mining, infrastructure and industrial projects.

Great Team Culture A supportive workplace where teamwork matters, wins are celebrated, and people look out for each other.

Stability&Opportunity Backed by Berkshire Hathaway, Freo Group offers long‑term stability with the opportunity to grow within a global organisation.

Competitive Salary&Benefits, including

Employee perks and discounts (travel, retail, health&wellbeing)

Loyalty bonus for long‑term commitment

Referral bonus for successful employee referrals

Performance and development reviews to support your career growth

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.

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