Head of Human Resources

Capability HR; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Capability HR is partnering with a Sydney-based SME to appoint a Head of HR. This high-impact standalone role oversees the full employee lifecycle and reports to the Managing Director.

The part-time position (0.6 or 0.8 FTE) combines hands-on operational HR with strategic leadership, focusing on L&D, org design, and leadership development to align people initiatives with business goals. Based in Sydney CBD, you will drive culture, ensure compliance, and partner with the CEO and senior

Qualifications

• Blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
• Proven experience as a senior HR generalist, SME exposure.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR leadership shaping and implementing growth-focused HR strategies.
• Learning & Development program design and delivery for career progression and leadership.
• Employee relations and engagement, guiding complex people matters with a positive culture.
• HR policy and compliance to align with legislation and mitigate risk.
• Oversee talent acquisition and onboarding to attract top talent.
• Guide leadership development and succession planning with organisational values.
• Shape compensation and reward strategies to drive motivation and performance.
• Promote wellbeing and workplace safety across the organisation.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Senior HR generalist

Australian employment law

Commercial mindset

Interpersonal advisory skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

• This role is only open to candidates based in Australia
• Location: Sydney CBD
• Part time Role - 0.6 or 0.8 FTE
• Reporting to: CEO

Our client is an established, technology-driven organisation with a clear vision, purpose, and sharp commercial strategy. Despite its relatively small headcount, the company has a strong presence across Australia and internationally.

This is a high-impact standalone HR role, overseeing the entire employee lifecycle while acting as the first point of contact for all people-related matters. It requires a hands-on approach combined with strategic leadership, ensuring both day-to-day HR operations and long-term workforce planning align with business goals.

There is a significant opportunity to enhance the current HR offering, particularly in learning and development, organisational design, and leadership development. Additionally, with a budget allocated for administrative support, the role will focus on streamlining transactional and operational HR processes.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Head of HR will report directly to the Managing Director, driving cultural initiatives and fostering a high-performance workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership Shape and implement HR strategies that support business growth and employee engagement.
• Learning & Development Design and execute programs that enhance employee skills, career progression, and leadership capabilities.
• Employee Relations & Engagement Act as a trusted advisor, managing complex people matters while fostering a positive and inclusive culture.
• HR Policy & Compliance Ensure policies align with best practices and employment legislation, mitigating risk and maintaining ethical standards.
• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Oversee hiring processes, develop attraction strategies, and ensure seamless onboarding.
• Leadership Development Guide executives and managers in building strong leadership capabilities that align with organisational values.
• Compensation & Reward Shape remuneration strategies that drive motivation and performance.
• Wellbeing & Workplace Safety Promote a culture of employee wellbeing while ensuring workplace safety compliance.

What we are looking for

• A blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, balancing high-level leadership with detailed HR operations.
• Proven experience as a senior HR generalist, ideally within an SME and with exposure to software development.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, including expertise in complex case management.
• A commercial mindset, contributing to leadership discussions and driving business success through people strategies.
• Exceptional interpersonal and advisory skills, with the ability to coach and support the CEO and senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, improvement-focused approach, consistently seeking ways to refine processes and enhance workplace culture.