HR Business Partner

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 11/12/2025

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join our collaborative HR team. Reporting to the Vice President, HR Asia Pacific, you will partner closely with senior leaders across Australia to deliver strategic and operational HR initiatives that drive engagement, inclusion, and performance.

More about the role..

• Provide strategic and operational HR support across the employee life cycle in our office and manufacturing environment across Australia
• Partner with managers on all people related matters, including employee relations, grievance and disciplinary processes
• Develop, update and maintain HR policies, procedures and initiatives that align with the business goals
• Actively participate in People and Culture projects and initiatives
• Support onboarding, compliance checks, induction and off-boarding
• Coach and support employees and managers through the annual performance and development planning cycle
• Manage and maintain HR records
• Create, update and review relevant HR and Labour reports
• Ensure best practice processes/systems are in place for continuous improvement

More about you..

You’re an experienced HR professional who thrives on building relationships, solving challenges, and influencing positive change. You bring both strategic insight and practical expertise to every interaction.

You’ll also have:

• Qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• Extensive experience as a HR Business Partner or HR Manager within a multi-site or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Australian employment law, Fair Work legislation, and industrial relations frameworks.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally when required.

Why Metso..

• Annual bonus - global incentive programs tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities - while we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• Extensive learning opportunities - ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.
• A thriving culture – we are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Additional Annual Leave benefit 
• Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave of 18 weeks at full pay
• Paid Volunteer Leave 
• Comprehensive medical benefits including discounted private health insurance
• Company provided Salary Continuance insurance cover

Hiring Manager: Lizelle Masson 
 

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.  
 
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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