Senior Human Resources Business Partner

About Us 

At Covalent Lithium, we are genuinely passionate about creating a clean energy future and supporting our teams who enable this vision.

We have constructed a mine and concentrator at Mt Holland, and in the process of constructing a refinery in Kwinana.  This will produce high-quality lithium hydroxide for lithium batteries around the world. Our project will enable approximately 1 million electric vehicles to go on the road, every year for the next 50 years. 

We are proud to foster a culture where people with different skills, experiences and backgrounds are welcomed and set-up for success.

Employee Benefits 

We are committed to supporting, empowering, and rewarding our people with a range of benefits available:

• Access to flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free confidential coaching and support services. 
• Company-paid parental and study leave 
• Short-term incentive programs 
• Salary sacrifice options such as superannuation and novated leasing 
• Discounted health insurance 

The Role

Are you an experienced Senior Human Resources Business Partner looking for your next opportunity? Our team is looking for someone preferably with mining or resources experience to offer Senior HRBP services to our business.

This role will see you working closely with our managers to develop strong partnerships that will enable you to assess and anticipate HR-related needs and support organisational efficiency. You’ll handle complex employee relations issues, be able to influence our leaders, manage change, develop and review People and Culture policy, and lead the implementation of strategic initiatives across Covalent.

This is a permanent, full time role based in our Kwinana head office with flexible working options available.

Key Responsibilities 

• Active participation in the establishment of a health and safety culture. 
• Provide Senior HR Business Partnering support and subject matter expertise to leaders of assigned departments throughout the employment lifecycle.
• Support organisational effectiveness by developing and implementing solutions aligned to Covalent Lithium’s strategic and operational plans;
• Provide advice and support managers through performance management issues, employee grievances, workplace disputes and coordinate investigations where required, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Contribute to improvements in policies and processes that support the People and Culture objectives
• Partner with managers and the Talent Acquisition team to initiate recruitment activity of new and existing positions including associated activities. 
• Support the development and implementation of Human Resources strategies, programs, policies, procedures and new HR initiatives
• Support and coach team members, leaders and employees.

Role Requirements

• Relevant university degree in Human Resources Management and/or Industrial Relations, or equivalent.
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a generalist Human Resources role, preferably within the mining or resources sectors. 
• Proven HR Business Partner experience in a complex environment.

Applications for this role will close Thursday 11th April, however, shortlisting will commence immediately so we do encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

A competitive remuneration package commensurate with the role, candidate experience, skills and qualifications will be offered. 

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.

Covalent Lithium is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, with a focus on our employees. We recognise skills, expertise, commitment and living our values of Purpose, Care, Accountability and Collaboration. Our goal is to attract, develop, motivate, reward, and retain the best people in the industry. 

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