HR Business Partner

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At Hastings Deering, our values are at the heart of everything we do. Acting with Integrity, Caring for All, and Winning Together drive us as a tight‑knit, high‑performing team that thrives on delivering great business outcomes, while having fun along the way.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our leading‑edge Human Resources team in a full‑time, permanent capacity.

We’re seeking a forward‑thinking, proactive, and people‑focused Human Resources Business Partner with strong generalist experience. Someone who thrives in fast‑paced, safety‑critical environments and can confidently partner with our operational leaders to deliver consistent, compliant, and practical business solutions.

What you’ll be doing:

In this role, you will:

• Build strong trusted relationships with our business leaders whilst advising them on policies, processes, and award interpretation to ensure fair and consistent decisions.
• Coach and build leader capability for the future to managing performance, behaviour, and team culture, so we can continue to be seen as one of the best companies to work for.
• Manage employee relations cases, in partnership with the Employee Relations team.
• Drive a safety-first culture whilst oversee workforce and safety-related processes.
• Deliver performance and talent initiatives, supporting reviews, succession planning, and development pathways as we continue to build a world class culture.
• Enhance employee experience and support change, embedding engagement initiatives and new ways of working.
   

What you’ll need:

We are hoping our new team member will bring the following: 

• Degree in Human Resources / Business or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role
• Proven experience managing performance and conduct matters
• Demonstrated ability to coach leaders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted, collaborative relationships
• A genuine desire to contribute strong relationship‑building skills to a business that thrives on connection
• An interest in making a meaningful difference and supporting a great team—while having fun along the way

Who are we and why work with us?

Hastings Deering is proud to be one of the top 5 Caterpillar dealerships globally. We sell, rent, and offer support and parts distribution services for Cat® products across a range of industries, including resources, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine.
 
We have more than 3,500 employees across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, with our headquarters based in Brisbane, Australia.

When you join our team at Hastings Deering, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive Salary & Security – A rewarding salary package with yearly reviews, along with a range of benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security.
• Training & Career Development – Opportunities for training, mentorship, and career development specific to your role.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance – We prioritize your well-being with flexible working hours
• Stable & Long-Term Career – Benefit from the security of a stable, long-term position at Hastings Deering, offering you peace of mind and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.
• Leadership Development – At Hastings Deering, we offer the opportunity to be mentored by experienced leaders and give you access to ongoing leadership and professional development training to help you advance in your career.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Dedicated programs and utilities to support your physical, mental, and financial health, including our Employee Assistance Program, Fitness Passport, free health checks, and discounted private health insurance.
• Parental Leave – Paid parental leave options with 16 weeks for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers.
• Insurance Benefits – Salary continuance insurance.
• On-Site Perks – Free on-site parking and a non CBD locations making it easy to bring your car to work and work across different sites (everyday is different).

Interested? Here’s What’s Next: 

If you’re interested in growing your career with a large OEM, we’d love to hear from you!
 

📌 Apply Now – click the button below.
📞 Enquiries: 1300 071 618
👤 Contact: Brianna Smith – [email protected]

Hastings Deering follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your Talent Acquisition Partner will support you through the process.