HR Business Partner
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HR Business Partner
Location
Perth, WA
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 11, 2026
Apply by
July 31, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeHybrid
Job Description
Meet Vermilion
We responsibly produce essential energy to support local and global needs while delivering long-term value to our people, shareholders, customers, partners and communities. Our people are fundamental to our success. As a global organization, Excellence, Trust, Respect and Responsibility are at the core of our vision and central to how we do business. Together, these core values create the foundation for our strong and collaborative culture.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor/Business Partner to join our Australian operations in Perth CBD. Reporting to the Managing Director, this is a unique opportunity for an HR professional who is comfortable managing day-to-day HR operations while partnering with senior leaders on strategic people initiatives. As the primary HR resource supporting the Australian business unit, you will play a critical role in delivering full spectrum HR services while ensuring alignment with corporate strategies, programs, and processes. You will act as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing practical guidance and helping drive organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and business performance.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Business Partnership
- Partner with leadership to align talent strategies, workforce plans, and succession initiatives with business objectives.
- Coach and influence leaders on performance management, employee relations, leadership effectiveness, and organizational change.
- Support employee engagement, talent development, and culture initiatives that strengthen organizational capability.
Full-cycle Human Resource Management
- Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, development, and offboarding.
- Ensure compliance with Australian employment legislation, company policies, and governance requirements.
- Provide timely, practical HR guidance and support to leaders and employees on day-to-day people matters.
- Maintain accurate employee records, HR data, and documentation with a high degree of attention to detail.
- Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
- Administer end-to-end payroll processes for the business unit, serving as the primary point of contact for all payroll-related matters, including employee inquiries, payroll reporting, audits, reconciliations, compliance requirements, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.
- Maintain workforce training and competency records, ensuring compliance with role requirements, regulatory obligations, certifications, and recertification deadlines.
- Coordinate training activities and collaborate with Operations and HSE teams to support workforce readiness, offshore deployment requirements, and audit compliance.
Corporate Program Implementation
- Drive the successful local implementation of corporate HR programs, initiatives, and processes.
- Act as the link between the corporate HR function and the Australian business, ensuring consistent application of global policies while meeting local business needs.
- Support change management and communication efforts related to organizational and HR initiatives.
What We Offer
- Hybrid work environment supporting work-life balance.
- Casual yet professional office environment with a relaxed dress code.
- Competitive short-term and long-term incentive programs aimed to recognize and reward.
- Company-sponsored volunteer opportunities and volunteer grants.
- Career growth and development opportunities in a global organisation.
What You Need to Succeed
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 8 years of experience as a HR Business Partner or HR Advisor.
- Strong understanding of HR best practices, Fair Work Act, and Australian employment legislation.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to build trust and influence through coaching and consultation.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to work independently in a standalone HR role.
- Previous experience in the Energy sector supporting an operating offshore asset is highly desirable.
- Experience with Workday or other HRIS and training management systems is an asset.
Application Process
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Vermilion is committed to diversity and inclusion, and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment that highlights our employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all applications to help us build a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work.
Outstanding People. Outstanding Opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with leadership to align talent strategies and workforce plans with business objectives.
- Coach and influence leaders on performance management, employee relations, and organizational change.
- Manage the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding.
- Ensure compliance with Australian employment legislation and company policies.
- Administer end-to-end payroll processes and serve as the primary point of contact for payroll matters.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR data with high attention to detail.
- Drive the local implementation of corporate HR programs and initiatives.
- Support change management and communication efforts related to HR initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources
- Business Administration
- or a related field
Skills Required
Australian employment legislationFair Work ActHR best practicesPayroll administrationEmployee relationsPerformance managementRecruitmentOnboardingOffboardingHR data managementCommunicationStakeholder managementCoachingInfluenceStrategic mindsetIndependenceAttention to detailWorkdayHRISTraining management systemsEnergy sector experience
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment
- Competitive short-term and long-term incentive programs
- Company-sponsored volunteer opportunities
- Volunteer grants
- Career growth and development opportunities
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