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Squadron Energy is Australia’s leading renewable energy company that develops, operates and owns renewable energy assets in Australia. With proven experience and expertise across the project lifecycle, we work with local communities and our customers to lead the transition to Australia’s clean energy future. We are 100% Australian owned and have 1.1 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy in operation and 900MW under construction. Why work with us? Our goal is to improve the environment for current and future generations by leading Australia’s transition to renewable energy. Our people are driven by their passion to make a meaningful difference in the world, to their families and friends, and to themselves. Though we are united by this common goal, we view the tremendous diversity in our team’s cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds as one of our greatest assets. This sense of camaraderie and cross-disciplinary expertise spurs drive and commitment to the growth of our business. Position Summary Reporting to the Head of People and Culture Operations, the People and Culture Business Partner is responsible for being a strategic partner to both employees and management, driving initiatives that enhance employee engagement, performance, and organisational effectiveness. This role requires a strong understanding of HR principles, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across divisions to achieve common goals. This role will involve travel to other office locations and sites to engage and liaise with broader Squadron Energy (SQE) teams and relevant stakeholder Key Responsibilities Contribute to the development of the annual People and Culture strategy. Partner with senior managers and executives to understand business objectives and develop HR strategies that support organisational goals. Provide guidance and coaching to managers and employees on employee relations matters such as, but not limited to, HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Drive employee engagement initiatives such as employee recognition programs, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), feedback mechanisms, learning and development, and culture-building activities. Support workforce management planning through role design, role evaluations, and adherence to position and budget controls.  Act as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns and facilitating conflict resolution as required. Develop and maintain strong working relationships across the business. Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to facilitate the recruitment process. Analyse and report HR metrics and trends to identify areas for improvement and develop data-driven solutions. Partner with the Learning & Development team to implement learning and development initiatives. Create, implement, and update HR processes and procedures, recommending enhancements that streamline operations and improve the employee experience. Coordinate the onboarding process including the induction of new employees and guiding the probationary review process. Provide advice for employee relations matters, grievances, and professional conduct where appropriate, escalating matters to the Head of People and Culture Operations as required.   Coordinate the annual performance review process. Facilitate the annual remuneration review process, including salary benchmarking, performance-based compensation adjustments, and merit increase recommendations. Work with the Communications team to maintain and improve the People and Culture intranet page and internal communications channel. Maintain up to date organisational structure chart and provide advice on organisational structure changes. Create documentation and letters relating to employee status changes e.g., fixed term contracts, promotions, casuals, remuneration changes, etc. Champion DEI initiatives and integrate them into organisational policies and practices. Foster an inclusive environment that respects diverse perspectives. Manage general health issues, absenteeism, and long-term absences. Support in the management of injured employees, workers compensation claims and return-to-work coordination. Coordinate employee engagement activities, such as engagement surveys, pulse surveys, including health and wellbeing initiatives. Participate in and contribute to various People and Culture projects and initiatives. Provide data and reporting on, but not limited to, headcount, vacancies, onboarding, offboarding, and other reports as required. Manage the offboarding process for exiting employees including the coordination of exit interviews. General Responsibilities Health, safety, and environment Comply with all workplace health, safety and environmental obligations and report any incidents, hazards and accidents to the safety and environment team. Administration Ensure all documentation is stored and recorded on the Squadron Energy document management system. Reporting Ensure that issues and risks are escalated/reported to management in a timely manner. Financial Adhere to Squadron Energy and project procedures for purchasing and expenditure in compliance with approved budgets. Stakeholders Maintain a professional relationship with all project Stakeholders. Company Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with Squadron Energy's employee policies and standards. Skills and experience Experience and knowledge Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.  Previous experience working as a People and Culture Business Partner  Experience using HRIS and other relevant HR systems. Demonstrated experience building effective working relationships internally and externally. Ability to seek relevant advice/ information from appropriate people and sources. Able to work effectively and flexibly within a team environment. Strong understanding of employment law, with the ability to apply it in a practical context. Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Skills Highly developed written and oral communication skills. High-level organisation skills including well-developed priority-setting skills and the ability to meet deadlines. Ability to build effective working relationships, internally and externally. Excellent time management and prioritisation skills. Proven ability to influence and negotiate effectively, resolving conflicts and driving consensus. High level of discretion and confidentiality, with a commitment to maintaining data privacy and security. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate to advanced capabilities in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, alongside a solid understanding of Microsoft Teams and SharePoint for collaboration and project management. Cultural alignment with the Company values. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Drivers’ licence. To Apply Squadron Energy is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. If you want to make a meaningful difference in this world then we encourage you to take the next steps: • Submit your updated resume outling your relevant experience to date. • Attach a cover letter outlining your motivations behind applying for this role. Please Note Appointment to this position will be subject to reference checks, a National Police Check and other applicable background screening if required. Squadron Energy does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited CVs received will not be considered, and no fees will be paid for such submissions. Our goal is to improve the environment for current and future generations by leading Australia’s transition to renewable energy. Our people are driven by their passion to make a meaningful difference in the world, to their families and friends, and to themselves. Though we are united by this common goal, we view the tremendous diversity in our team’s cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds as one of our greatest assets. This sense of camaraderie and cross-disciplinary expertise spurs drive and commitment to the growth of our business.