Specialist Human Resources | Muswellbrook

BHP

Posted on:  13th Nov 2026

About BHP 

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

Come and be a part of this success.

About the Role

The Specialist HR Business Partner acts as the primary people partner for Mt Arthur Coal leaders, providing practical, integrated HR support that helps Managers and Superintendents build safe, productive and engaged teams.   

Working closely with asset leaders, HR teams and Centres of Excellence, the role provides day-to-day business partnering across performance, conduct, attendance, employee complaints, investigations, grievances, talent, succession, workforce planning, inclusion and leadership capability.   

Accountabilities

  • Provide operational HR business partnering support to Managers and Superintendents 

  • Coach and support line leaders to manage performance, conduct and attendance matters early, consistently and effectively.   

  • Advises leaders on the application of employment instruments, Australian employment legislation and employee relations practices.  

  • Supports litigation and external proceedings in the Fair Work Commission and other tribunals, including the preparation of responses and representation as required.  

  • Engage with unions and employee representatives to manage and resolve disputes.  

  • Partner with leaders and the Health team to manage employment matters relating to ill and injured employees.  

  • Partner with leaders on talent, succession and development planning to build capability and strengthen asset performance.   

  • Provide practical leadership coaching and capability building to help leaders create safe, inclusive and engaged teams.   

  • Support workforce planning and inclusion and diversity activity, translating business needs into practical people actions.   

  • Identify people risks, trends and opportunities, escalating complex matters and partnering with COE HR teams as required.   

  • Apply an understanding of the business context, BHP operating model and ways of working to enhance decision making, productivity and workforce performance.  

About You

  • Prior experience in a HR/ER Specialist or similar role supporting Superintendents/Managers 

  • Alignment to the BHP Values and an emphasis on a culture of care 

  • An ability to work collaboratively in a team environment across multiple HR sub functions 

  • Strong continuous improvements skills 

  • A tertiary degree in Human Resources, or equivalent relevant experience 

  • Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence positive outcomes and strong engagement with stakeholders 

  • Can think strategically (see the big picture and connect dots) but also able to keep things simple and you're comfortable to work in detail where required. 

  • Inquisitive in nature, strong attention to detail and determination to deliver. 

  • Ability to think conceptually, analyse, problem solve and drive practical solutions. 

About Our Process 

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. 

If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs portal. 

Supporting a Diverse Workforce  

The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.  

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.

BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at inclusion@bhp.com.

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