Rarely available career opportunity for the passionate HR professional

Join a large-scale organisation in this critical on-site role

Benalla Victoria - relaxed location, true work-life balance, rewarding salary package

The Opportunity

Our Benalla manufacturing site, located in regional Victoria just 2.5 hours north of Melbourne's CBD, is a cornerstone of our Australian operations. As a proud local manufacturer, the plant delivers advanced energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability, specialising in Transformers, Kiosks and Switchgear. Benalla stands as a testament to our commitment to innovation, quality engineering and regional economic growth.

As our new Human Resources Business Partner, you will be based on-site to provide specialist HR support to our leadership team and broader production-based workforce. This hands-on/site-based role will see you balancing a variety of generalist tasks, maintaining a focus on key strategic initiatives and making your own Impact on our long-term success. The role will also see you providing specialist HR support for our newly established One Solutions group, a centralised team focused on project delivery and execution.

This rarely available career opportunity will see you partnering closely with our leaders, confidently managing local requirements and enjoying the support of our close-knit HR function. You will be empowered to work in an environment that will see you partnering with various stakeholder groups and other global teams as you join a collaborative culture that enables you with all the tools to succeed as you make an Impact as part of the team at Schneider Electric.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with operational teams and our leaders as a specialist HR professional as you confidently navigate a variety of workforce challenges
• Drive local people initiatives that enhance capability, ensuring consistent performance and balancing both operational and strategic requirements
• Oversee a variety of key HR processes such as; policy application, local industrial instruments, reporting and other compliance requirements which will also include relevant global processes
• Execute a mix of strategic advisory work, a local point of contact for generalist HR support and support various projects as you enjoy the variety to challenge you
• Ensure proactive workforce planning, support general recruitment activity and other cyclical talent initiatives across that aligns to cyclical activities
• Coach our leaders in relation to performance, engagement and team effectiveness as you positively impact our culture while acting as a specialist advisor
• Provide specialist HR support for our newly established One Solutions group, a centralised team focused on project delivery and execution

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualification coupled with proven experience in a similar HR Business Partner or Advisory role
• Intermediate IT skills with previous exposure to HR systems, reporting and other data driven requirements within a process driven environment
• Knowledge and experience across broad workforce needs; Awards, Employment Legislation, National Employment Standards, relevant instruments and related policies
• Demonstrated experience in partnering with leaders through strong stakeholder management, coaching others and achieving outcomes through people
• True collaborator and team player, able to partner with various functions on a local and global scale within a complex organisational structure

Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. If any candidates are submitted in an unsolicited manner, we will consider this as a direct candidate application to Schneider Electric and no fee will be payable.

Apply Now!All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for Interview.

Benefits of Working for Schneider Electric

We offer all our employees a chance to build your career within our global organisation. With our game changing 'Career Hub' you have the opportunity to; work on global projects, explore future roles or establish a mentorship to grow your skills. The opportunities are at your fingertips.

Additionally, we offer all our employees a chance to build your career within our global organisation. With our game changing 'Career Hub' you have the opportunity to; work on global projects, explore future roles or establish a mentorship to grow your skills. The opportunities are at your fingertips.

• Flex Work - a proactive, supportive and inclusive approach to flexible work options
• FREE access to Coursera - online University to support your ongoing development
• Fitness Passport - focus on your health and wellbeing
• Share program with the option to participate and receive discounts and contributions
• Annual Leave purchasing options to ensure you have flexibility in your downtime
• Discounts at major vendors such as; Clipsal, JB-HiFi and Hoyts just to name a few through our employee rewards schemes
• Ongoing training and development on an expanding portfolio of Schneider products
• Join the World's Most Sustainable Company and known as a market leader
• Named as one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2026
• Be part of an organisation that lives it's Values through Care and Inclusion

#LI-JM7About Us

We are your energy technology Partner. Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating and digitalising industries, businesses, and homes. Its technologies enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability. The portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory. With 160, 000 employees and 1 million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world's most sustainable companies.

In 2025 we were named in Australia's top 101 workplaces for women by WORK180 and we were also recognised as the World's Most Sustainable Corporation for 2025 by Corporate Knights. We are a truly global organisation, with Group Revenue of €40 billion in 2025 and 150, 000+ employees spread across 100+ countries.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!

€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

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