Job Description
Date: 30 Jun 2026
Job Posting End Date: 14-Jul-2026;15:5+:5+GMT
Job Country: Australia
Job State/Province: Western Australia
Job Location/Region:
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 Human Resources coaches and enables line leaders to navigate the complexities of HR in a matrixed organization and a changing industrial landscape.
In line with the Asset People Strategy, you will support and build leader capability in effective:
Employee engagement and development across diverse teams,
Change management execution on activities designed to simplify and standardise,
HR policy interpretation and application; and
Cultural initiative ownership, problem solving and delivery.
You will be predominantly site based (minimum 3 days per week, FIFO Perth) and a part of an integrated WAIO HR Business Partnership & HR Consulting team. The role requires a combination of independent work and delivery as part of this team or a combined team across our HR sub-functions and/or line leaders, mainly Superintendents and Supervisors.
Work is delivered in a planned way against our strategy, however there is an element of on-demand support for leaders required as operational needs evolve and change. This could see you providing local advice or problem solving on people matters, through to site or Asset project participation in talent, reward, team effectiveness, capability and labour productivity initiatives.
About You
You are an experienced HR generalist, HR degree or related discipline qualified, and preferably within mining or heavy industry. This means an applied understanding across the full spectrum of HR, expertise in foundational HR processes and an appreciation for HR data and systems.
An inquisitive mind sees you seeking to understand, problem solving to discover root cause and finding practical solutions; forever striving for improvement. You are confident interacting with mining leaders and frontline employees alike, able to influence site ways of working to stay within the HR operating model and becoming their trusted advisor.
Open for applications until 14-Jul.
Location and Roster
Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) is an integrated system of four processing hubs and five mines, connected by more than 1,000 kilometres of rail infrastructure and port facilities in the Pilbara region of northern Western Australia.
You will be employed on a 5/2 & 4/3 Hybrid roster, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week on site and the remaining days a combination of Perth office for team and function connection, and work from home flexibility.
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 ******* 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, ****** 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 [email protected].
Job Posting End Date: 14-Jul-2026;15:5+:5+GMT
Job Country: Australia
Job State/Province: Western Australia
Job Location/Region:
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 Human Resources coaches and enables line leaders to navigate the complexities of HR in a matrixed organization and a changing industrial landscape.
In line with the Asset People Strategy, you will support and build leader capability in effective:
Employee engagement and development across diverse teams,
Change management execution on activities designed to simplify and standardise,
HR policy interpretation and application; and
Cultural initiative ownership, problem solving and delivery.
You will be predominantly site based (minimum 3 days per week, FIFO Perth) and a part of an integrated WAIO HR Business Partnership & HR Consulting team. The role requires a combination of independent work and delivery as part of this team or a combined team across our HR sub-functions and/or line leaders, mainly Superintendents and Supervisors.
Work is delivered in a planned way against our strategy, however there is an element of on-demand support for leaders required as operational needs evolve and change. This could see you providing local advice or problem solving on people matters, through to site or Asset project participation in talent, reward, team effectiveness, capability and labour productivity initiatives.
About You
You are an experienced HR generalist, HR degree or related discipline qualified, and preferably within mining or heavy industry. This means an applied understanding across the full spectrum of HR, expertise in foundational HR processes and an appreciation for HR data and systems.
An inquisitive mind sees you seeking to understand, problem solving to discover root cause and finding practical solutions; forever striving for improvement. You are confident interacting with mining leaders and frontline employees alike, able to influence site ways of working to stay within the HR operating model and becoming their trusted advisor.
Open for applications until 14-Jul.
Location and Roster
Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) is an integrated system of four processing hubs and five mines, connected by more than 1,000 kilometres of rail infrastructure and port facilities in the Pilbara region of northern Western Australia.
You will be employed on a 5/2 & 4/3 Hybrid roster, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week on site and the remaining days a combination of Perth office for team and function connection, and work from home flexibility.
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 ******* 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, ****** 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 [email protected].
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Specialist Human Resources position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Western Australia offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
