Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Active is looking for an experienced, down-to-earth Senior Human Resources Business Partner to support our Victorian operations. Based in Bayswater, this full-time role works closely with field crews, supervisors, and operational leaders to keep things running smoothly from a people perspective.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-moving, multi-site environment. You’ll be out building relationships, having real conversations, and helping leaders deal with people matters confidently and fairly.

The Opportunity:

As the Senior HR Business Partner, you’ll support leaders across the full employment lifecycle - from onboarding new starters to navigating performance conversations and resolving employee relations matters.

Reporting to the Group People Manager, you’ll provide clear, practical advice that balances care for our people with the operational needs of the business. You’ll help leaders make sound decisions, stay compliant, and manage their teams consistently and confidently.

This role suits someone who is approachable, resilient, and comfortable working in operational environments - someone who understands that strong culture is built through everyday actions, not just policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide straightforward, practical HR advice across performance, conduct, employee relations, and workforce planning
• Guide leaders on Awards, Enterprise Agreements, employment contracts, and policies
• Support supervisors and managers with coaching and day-to-day people management
• Assist in resolving workplace issues in a fair, timely and respectful way
• Contribute to HR initiatives that improve engagement, safety, and team capability
• Support change initiatives with clear communication and consultation
• Identify ways to improve HR processes and simplify how we work
• Build strong working relationships across crews, supervisors, and management

You’ll be part of a broader People team made up of experienced professionals who genuinely care about supporting our operational teams and ensuring Active remains a safe, supportive, and practical place to work.

Why Choose Active?

• Flexible Working: Enjoy hybrid arrangements that support working from home and give you the balance you need to do your best work.
• Competitive Compensation: Earn $130,000 – $150,000 + superannuation, complemented by an incentivised bonus program that rewards your contributions.
• Supportive HR Community: Join a highly collaborative interstate HR team that stays connected and works seamlessly together—no matter the distance.
• Family-Owned with Impact: Be part of a family-owned organisation that’s large enough to support your professional growth, yet small enough for your voice to matter and your work to make a real, visible impact.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Contribute to an industry leader that genuinely cares about people, the environment, and the communities in which we work.
• Growth & Influence: Shape HR initiatives, partner with leaders, and help drive a people agenda that truly aligns with our values and future direction.

What we are looking for

• Demonstrated experience across all stages of the employee lifecycle, with the ability to provide practical, people‑focused HR support.
• Approachable and relationship‑driven, with a hands‑on style that builds trust and engagement across the business.
• Willingness to travel regularly to visit crews on site and maintain strong on‑the‑ground connections.
• Experience working within a blue‑collar, operational, or multi‑site environment.
• Strong understanding of employment law, training and development, and industrial relations frameworks.
• Industrial Relations capability, including exposure to enterprise agreement negotiations and union consultation, is highly regarded. Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Organisational Development or a related discipline are preferred but not essential.

About Active

We are a family and Australian owned company. The Active group consists of several companies designing, building and hiring heavy equipment, servicing and maintaining heavy vehicles and equipment, consulting services and arboriculture services. Active Tree Services a vegetation management company is Australia’s largest provider of arboriculture, vegetation management and consultancy services. We service and advise major cities, governments, and utility companies across Australia, to help keep our environment safe and green.

At Active, we have a proven track record of nurturing our people, equipping them with the skills and qualifications to succeed. Through traineeships, apprenticeships, and internal development, our team members can grow, thrive, and advance across and through our organisation. Join Active and you will have a clear path to success.

Check out our team member stories on our website www.activetreeservices.com.au

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