Title:  Senior HR Business Partner

Senior HR Business Partner

Brisbane, QLD | Site travel required

Peabody is a leading global coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and high‑performing workforce across our Australian operations.

We are currently seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to join our Australia HR team, based in Brisbane with regular travel to operational sites. This is a critical role partnering closely with operational leaders to deliver high‑quality, practical HR, employee relations and industrial relations support in a complex, operational environment.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Manager – Industrial Relations and working closely with the Director – HR, Australia Operations, you will act as a trusted advisor to leaders across the business. You will provide hands‑on, commercially sound advice on employee lifecycle, ER/IR matters and enterprise agreement interpretation, while supporting a safe, productive and legally compliant workplace.

This role suits an experienced HR professional who is confident working in fast‑paced, unionised environments and enjoys building strong relationships with leaders on site.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality, timely and practical HR, ER and IR advice to leaders on performance management, conduct, investigations, discipline and termination matters
• Act as a trusted advisor on the interpretation and application of enterprise agreements, awards, legislation and internal policies
• Lead and support consultation, grievance and dispute resolution processes to achieve fair and sustainable outcomes
• Coach and support leaders through complex and sensitive people matters, ensuring procedural fairness and defensible decision‑making
• Support constructive industrial relations, including preparation for and participation in union meetings and enterprise agreement activities
• Prepare documentation, evidence and briefs for external proceedings including Fair Work Commission matters, with guidance from the IR Manager as required
• Monitor legislative changes and support HR and ER compliance across policies, procedures and practices
• Partner with operational leaders on attendance, absenteeism and fitness for work management, using workforce data to advise on interventions
• Support workforce planning, recruitment and selection activities including screening, interviews, offers and onboarding
• Provide coaching and capability uplift to leaders on people leadership, ER/IR obligations and policy application
• Maintain accurate HR records, reporting and analytics to support governance, compliance and continuous improvement
• Proactively identify emerging ER and IR risks and provide insights and recommendations to HR leadership

About you

You will bring a strong ER/IR capability and the confidence to operate as a senior, trusted advisor in an operational environment. You will be pragmatic, solutions‑focused and comfortable managing competing priorities.

You will ideally have:

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Psychology, Business Management or a related discipline
• Proven experience providing onsite HR, employee relations and industrial relations support
• Demonstrated capability in enterprise agreement interpretation and employee case management
• Experience in coal mining, resources or a heavy industrial environment (highly regarded)
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• The ability to operate effectively under pressure and manage ambiguity
• High levels of integrity, discretion and professionalism

Why join Peabody?

• Be part of a globally respected organisation with a strong Australian footprint
• Work in a senior, influential role partnering directly with operational leaders
• Exposure to complex ER/IR matters in a dynamic, operational environment
• Supportive HR leadership and a collaborative HR team culture
• Brisbane‑based role with meaningful site engagement