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Human Resources Business Partner
Greenbushes Lithium Operation
Residential Full Time Position
Are you seeking a new opportunity? A chance to develop a mining career while living in the scenic South West? Talison Lithium is the world’s leading lithium minerals producer with the world’s largest high-grade ore body. Embracing inclusion and diversity we are seeking enthusiastic and motivated candidates to join our team.
About the Role
The Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a trusted advisor to both business leaders and employees, delivering strategic, people-focused solutions in employee relations, workplace conduct, and compliance. Reporting to the Superintendent – Workplace Relations, the HRBP is instrumental in fostering fair, consistent, and values-driven people practices that reinforce Talison’s commitment to a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
The HRBP will play a pivotal role in embedding Talison’s Values and promoting a culture of safety, integrity, respect, and continuous improvement, fostering a workplace where every individual is treated with dignity and empowered to contribute meaningfully.
Responsibilities include:
- partner with business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that align with organisational goals and foster a values-driven culture;
- provide conflict resolution and mediation support to leaders and employees, fostering effective communication and fair outcomes;
- lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary processes, and performance management, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes;
- provide trusted guidance to leaders on workplace conduct, team dynamics, organisational change, and strategies to motivate and engage their teams effectively;
- uphold procedural fairness and compliance with employment legislation, industrial agreements, and company policies;
- proactively identify and mitigate people-related risks that may impact compliance, culture, safety, or organisational reputation;
- analyse HR metrics and deliver insights to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives;
- support talent development initiatives, including leadership capability, employee growth, and succession planning; and
- collaborate across HR functions to ensure alignment and consistency in HR practices throughout the employee lifecycle.
About the Candidate
- bachelors degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field (required);
- minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an HR Business Partner or generalist HR role, with demonstrated expertise in managing complex employee relations and investigations.
- proven ability to provide coaching, influence stakeholder, and build trusted relationships;
- experience supporting organisational change initiatives, including communication strategies and stakeholder engagement.
- training in conflict resolution or mediation (desirable)
- ability to work autonomously while contributing to a high- performing and collaborative team; and
- current ‘C’ class Drivers Licence (essential).
Benefits of working with Talison
- residential role with a family and lifestyle friendly roster;
- flexible working environment;
- income protection insurance;
- life Insurance for company superannuation employees;
- competitive parental leave.
- salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation; and
- participation in site performance-based incentive scheme.
About Talison Lithium:
The Greenbushes Lithium Operation is located in a unique residential setting proximal to the Town of Greenbushes nestled atop the picturesque Darling Scarp. Being an active stakeholder in the broader community is integral to our core business values of safety, transparency and inclusiveness. We regularly carry out site tours for local school and community groups and promote education through Mine Open Days and community events. Talison supports many of the community projects, groups and sporting events our employees are involved in. Our future is within, and as part of, the community.
Supporting a diverse workforce
Talison strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
How to Apply
Applications including a cover letter can be submitted via our Talison Careers portal.
