At Ecolab, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We're looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to join our ANZ HR team and support our Supply Chain and Healthcare businesses during an exciting period of organisational change, workforce planning and Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) activity. This role is for a fixed period commencing in December 2026 and finishing in January 2028.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the business. Partnering closely with leaders and employees, you'll help create workplaces where people can perform at their best, feel supported through change and contribute to business success. You'll bring together commercial thinking, people expertise and a collaborative approach to help leaders make informed, balanced decisions.
Working as part of a highly experienced and supportive HR team, you'll contribute to a broad range of strategic and operational initiatives. From providing guidance on employee and industrial relations matters to supporting talent, engagement and organisational effectiveness, you'll play an important role in shaping positive outcomes for both the business and its people.
About the Role
In this role, you will:
- Partner with leaders across our Supply Chain and Healthcare businesses to understand their priorities and deliver practical people solutions.
- Support complex employee and industrial relations matters, helping leaders approach challenges fairly, consistently and with confidence.
- Play a key role in upcoming Enterprise Bargaining Agreement negotiations, working collaboratively with leaders, employees and union representatives.
- Coach and support leaders to build capability, strengthen team effectiveness and create positive employee experiences.
- Contribute to workforce planning, organisational change, talent development and engagement initiatives that help the business prepare for the future.
About You
You are an experienced HR professional who enjoys building relationships, partnering with leaders and supporting people through change. You bring strong employee and industrial relations experience, ideally from a manufacturing, supply chain, logistics or similarly operational environment, along with the ability to balance business needs with employee outcomes.
Most importantly, you're someone who values collaboration, communicates effectively, approaches challenges with curiosity and empathy, and enjoys working with others to achieve shared goals.
Why Join Ecolab?
- Be part of a collaborative HR team that works together to support each other and deliver great outcomes for the business.
- Partner with respected leaders and contribute to significant organisational and workforce initiatives.
- Play an important role in upcoming EBA negotiations and organisational change programs.
- Enjoy flexibility through a hybrid working environment and opportunities to connect with teams across Australia and New Zealand.
- Join a global organisation committed to inclusion, development and helping its people grow.
If you're looking for a role where you can build strong partnerships, contribute to meaningful business initiatives and help create positive outcomes for people and teams, don't miss this chance to join Ecolab.
Skills Required
- Experienced HR professional
- Strong employee and industrial relations experience
- Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, or a similar operational environment
- Ability to build relationships and partner with business leaders
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to support organisational change and workforce initiatives
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ecolab and has not been reviewed or approved by Ecolab.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
Ecolab Insights
What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.
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