HR Business Partner

Founded in Australia in 1917, Sims Limited is a global leader in metal recycling and the provision of circular solutions for technology. Employing over 4,100 employees globally, the company operates more than 155 facilities across 13 countries. Our purpose, create a world without waste to preserve our planet, is what drives us to constantly innovate and offer new solutions in the circular economy for consumers, businesses, governments and communities around the world.

The Role:

An excellent opportunity for an accomplished HR Business Partner to support our VIC and SA business units. In this strategic role, you’ll collaborate closely with senior leaders to deliver HR initiatives that align with regional priorities and the broader APAC HR strategy.

You’ll play a key role in driving culture, strengthening workforce capability, and ensuring alignment with local legislative requirements. As a trusted advisor, you will influence people strategies that directly support business goals and continuous improvement across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with business leaders across VIC and SA to implement HR initiatives in alignment with regional strategies.
• Support employee relations matters in partnership with subject matter experts, ensuring timely and effective resolution aligned with regional ER strategies.
• Drive local talent acquisition efforts, ensuring effective recruitment, selection, and onboarding to build a high-performing workforce.
• Lead local talent development activities, including succession planning, capability building, and learning and development programs aligned with APAC objectives.
• Support organisational design initiatives, including role definition, and job sizing ensuring alignment with strategic business needs.
• Champion employee engagement, wellbeing, and implement diversity & inclusion initiatives, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with local legislation, company policies, and EHS requirements, while contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Leverage HR systems and data, supporting HRIS activities and delivering accurate reporting to meet both regulatory and business requirements.

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or a related field; postgraduate qualification in HR is desirable.
• 5 years of relevant experience, ideally in a blue-collar environment
• Strong expertise in HR practices, HRIS systems, and employment legislation, with a solid business acumen and experience in cost/benefit analysis.
• Analytical and solution-driven, able to manage complex HR issues while influencing stakeholders and building strong relationships.

Why Sims:

• Join a globally recognised, environmentally conscious company ranked #1 on Corporate Knights' Global 100 in 2024.
• Enjoy paid parental leave (12 weeks for primary carer, 6 weeks for non-primary carer).
• Take advantage of tax-effective vehicle leasing through our Novated Lease program.
• Access exclusive BUPA health insurance discounts for you and your family.

• Prioritise well-being with confidential counselling through our tailored EAP program.
• Enhance your financial knowledge with exclusive superannuation sessions.

Interested?

Click ‘Apply' and upload your resume + cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organisation whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

At Sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.