HR Business Partner

Working at Warakirri Asset Management

Warakirri Asset Management is a multi-boutique asset manager, with a specialist focus on ethical investing, actively managed equities, and agriculture. One of the investment vehicles is Warakirri Cropping, which will be your client group. Warakirri Cropping is an Australian owned, safety first, family oriented, innovative large scale cropping organisation. The other one is Solterra Agriculture, our newest and fast growing broadacre cropping fund. These will be your client groups.

In your new role as an HR Business Partner, you will support the ongoing rollout of the HR People and Culture Strategy, and you will collaborate with key stakeholders and the Senior Team to drive improvement. The client group comprises approximately 150 FTE.

If you are seeking a strategy-focused HR role where you can drive initiatives and make a meaningful impact, this may be the role for you. This position is a 12 month parental leave Max Term Contract. The start date is flexible, with a preference of the start of June 2026.

Your new manager has been with the business for 10 years, and they have remained due to the consistent opportunities for change and the ability to have a significant impact. You will become part of a supportive, dynamic, and ambitious HR team. We enjoy exploring new lunch spots together and continue to treat each other with delicious food that we bring into the office. We offer a hybrid working environment, with 2 days in the office and 3 from home.

What does a HR Business Partner at Warakirri Asset Management do?

• Driving the People & Culture Strategic initiative whilst being supported by the Head of HR
• Conduct regular meetings with Key Stakeholders and provide HR support with complex issues, general guidance and HR expertise as needed
• Analyse industry trends and internal processes, systems, benefits etc. and recommend opportunities for improvement
• Support managers in the interpretation of engagement results and the identification of opportunities for improvement
• Provide guidance of remuneration and reward benchmarking and industry trends
• Provide HR expertise in Employee Relations and Industrial Relations with the support of legal as needed
• Provide management support on employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Development and counselling
• Support Managers in the Identification of internal potential, succession planning and training and development requirements
• Support HR Policy development and refinement as needed. Support managers in HR Policy understanding
• Work with Head of HR and Senior Leadership team
• HR Reporting

Do you recognise yourself in the following statements?

• Experience in an HR Generalist role with at least 2-3 years as an HRBP
• Proficient in managing Employee Relations cases.
• Proven track record for effective partnering and impacting
• Balanced strategic and thinker and executer - ability to drive for results and gain value add results for key stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to interpret law and awards and implement changes as needed
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in L&D would be preferred, but not required

What makes Warakirri unique?

• Part of a growing organisation that works across multiple business platforms. 
• We have a workplace that values inclusion and where everyone is welcome and respected. This results in a caring and supportive team environment. 
• Work-life balance is important to us, and we have several options, including flexible and remote working arrangements. 
• We will invest in your future with ongoing Learning and Development opportunities. 
• Our Employee Assistance Program includes free confidential counselling sessions for employees and their immediate family members for personal or work-related issues. 
• We care about your health and wellbeing and have designed a wellbeing calendar with a purpose. 

This position is open until filled, so you are encouraged to apply now.