About Us

CEA is the leading distributor for world-renowned capital equipment brands SANY, Atlas Copco, Ditch Witch, JCB and Dynapac.

Supplying a diverse range of equipment to a wide variety of industries CEA actively supports customers in the construction, agriculture, government, infrastructure, defence, waste management, mining, civil works, utility maintenance, and recycling sectors.

Offering extensive sales, parts and service support through our network of branches and dealers CEA is committed to ensuring the highest standards when it comes to supporting the needs of our growing customer base.

PART OF THE CFC GROUP OF COMPANIES – Think Safe Act Safe.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role is based at Sydney Horningsea Park Site and supports multiple sites across the business.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working close to operations. You will partner with leaders across both blue- and white-collar workforces, providing practical, commercially sound HR support, particularly in complex employee relations and operational settings.

You will play a key role in aligning people strategy with business needs, while also taking ownership of day-to-day HR delivery across employee relations, performance, workforce planning and engagement.

This role requires someone comfortable working through ambiguity, managing competing perspectives, and maintaining a disciplined, fact-based approach to decision making.

Key Responsibilities

Provide timely, practical HR advice to managers and employees across multiple sites
Lead complex employee relations and industrial relations matters end-to-end, including investigations, grievances, and performance issues
Ensure investigations are conducted with strong procedural fairness, sound judgement, and defensible outcomes
Interpret Awards and industrial instruments, ensuring compliance across both blue- and white-collar environments
Partner with leaders on performance management, capability development, and workforce planning
Influence and coach leaders on people, conduct, and risk-related matters
Support WHS practices and ensure alignment with legislative requirements and internal standards
Coordinate remuneration reviews and market benchmarking activities
Maintain HR systems and ensure accuracy and integrity of employee data
Support national HR projects, system rollouts, and continuous improvement initiatives
Travel occasionally to interstate branches as required

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or in a senior HR generalist role within an operational environment
Strong capability in managing complex ER/IR matters and investigations
Demonstrated ability to apply sound judgement and maintain objectivity in sensitive situations
Ability to work through ambiguity, manage competing accounts, and remain disciplined in fact-based decision making
Solid understanding of employment legislation, Awards, and WHS requirements
Experience supporting both blue- and white-collar workforces
Confidence to influence, challenge, and coach leaders at different levels of the business
Comfortable working in a small team environment, taking ownership and operating autonomously
Experience working across multiple sites or geographically dispersed teams (highly regarded)
Strong communication skills and confidence using HR systems and data to inform decision making

What This Role Offers

A genuine business partnering role with exposure across operations
Opportunity to work closely with senior leaders on complex and meaningful matters
A dynamic and fast-paced environment where your judgement and impact will be valued
The ability to shape and influence how people and culture practices are delivered across the business

HR Business Partner

CEA