HR Business Partner

dormakaba; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount Health Insurance

Wellbeing Committee

WhereFit membership

Peer-to-Peer Recognition

ABC nominations and awards

Job summary

dormakaba Australia is seeking a senior HR Business Partner to partner with senior leaders across manufacturing, service and sales, balancing strategic priorities with hands-on HR delivery in a hybrid Sydney role.

You will influence people strategy, coach leaders, manage employee relations, drive change, and use HR metrics to inform decisions, while operating within established governance and corporate frameworks.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of HR experience, including as a HR Business Partner or HR Manager.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Proven employee relations capability, including complex and sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical HR support across manufacturing, service and sales teams.
• Partner with senior leaders on people strategy, workforce planning and leadership capability.
• Advise on employee relations, performance matters, policy interpretation and employment issues.
• Lead and support investigations, grievances and disciplinary processes.
• Guide organisational design, team effectiveness, culture and change initiatives.
• Support talent management, onboarding, engagement, wellbeing and broader HR programs.
• Use HR data and metrics to identify trends and support informed decision-making.
• Maintain compliant HR processes, documentation and systems, and collaborate across the wider HR team.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Employment law

Employee relations

Leadership coaching

Strategic workforce planning

Education

HR degree

Tools

HRIS/HR systems

Job description

Partner with senior leaders and blue and white collar teams across a diverse business, balancing strategic priorities with hands-on HR delivery. You will influence people strategy, coach leaders and provide practical, commercially considered advice while working independently within established HR governance, policies and corporate frameworks.

What you will do

• Provide practical HR support across manufacturing, service and sales teams.
• Partner with senior leaders on people strategy, workforce planning and leadership capability.
• Advise on employee relations, performance matters, policy interpretation and employment issues.
• Lead and support investigations, grievances and disciplinary processes.
• Guide organisational design, team effectiveness, culture and change initiatives.
• Support talent management, onboarding, engagement, wellbeing and broader HR programs.
• Use HR data and metrics to identify trends and support informed decision-making.
• Maintain compliant HR processes, documentation and systems, and collaborate across the wider HR team.

What we require

• At least 7 years of HR experience, including experience as a HR Business Partner or HR Manager.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Proven employee relations capability, including complex and sensitive matters.
• Confidence coaching senior leaders and influencing decision-making.
• Ability to work autonomously with mature judgement, integrity and disciplined follow-through.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, changing environment.

What we prefer

• Degree qualification in Human Resources or a related field.
• Experience supporting organisational change, culture initiatives and using HR metrics to guide conversations.

What we offer

• Hybrid role with flexible working arrangements.
• Access to discounted Health Insurance.
• Peer to Peer Recognition via our 'ABC' nominations and awards.
• Wellbeing Committee focusing on Mental Health, Community Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, Social & Amenities.
• WhereFit membership offering discounts on gym memberships, apparel and more.

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access solutions, we enable seamless movement in secure, safe, and sustainable spaces.

With over 16,000 employees worldwide, we are a global leader in access solutions across industries including healthcare, aviation, education, hospitality and more. We focus on innovation, collaboration, and creating real impact for our customers and communities.

At dormakaba, you’re encouraged to take initiative, grow your skills, and build your career alongside a global team shaping the future of access.