Human Resource Manager (HRBP)

Digital Recruiter Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Recruiter Pty Ltd client seeks an experienced Senior Human Resources Business Partner to partner with business leaders, drive employee engagement and lead a small HR team. The role requires strong HR business partnering experience, excellent communication, and a hands-on approach to supporting business and employee needs in Australia.

As an HRBP, you will translate business priorities into practical HR plans, advise on employee relations, and lead the development of direct reports while

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional experience with at least 6–8 years in HR within Australia.
• Demonstrated HR Business Partner experience focused on employee engagement.
• Proven people management experience including coaching and developing direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to understand workforce needs and deliver practical HR solutions.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to strengthen experience, motivation and retention.
• Advise managers on employee relations, performance management and workforce matters.
• Translate business priorities into actionable HR plans.
• Build trusted relationships with leaders and employees through clear, effective communication.
• Lead, coach and develop approximately two to three direct reports.
• Support consistent application of HR policies and compliance with Australian employment requirements.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Employee Engagement

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Job description

Our client, a large technology and consulting company, is looking for an experienced Senior Human Resources Business Partner to partner with business leaders, drive employee engagement and lead a small HR team.

This role requires strong HR business partnering experience, excellent communication skills and a hands-on approach to supporting business and employee needs.

Key responsibilities

Partner with business leaders to understand workforce needs and deliver practical HR solutions.

Drive employee engagement initiatives that strengthen employee experience, motivation and retention.

Advise managers on employee relations, performance management and workforce matters.

Translate business priorities into actionable HR plans.

Build trusted relationships with leaders and employees through clear, effective communication.

Lead, coach and develop approximately two to three direct reports.

Support consistent application of HR policies and compliance with Australian employment requirements.

About you

A minimum of 12 years of overall professional experience, including at least 6-8 years of HR experience in Australia.

Demonstrated experience in a dedicated HR Business Partner role, with a strong focus on employee engagement.

Prior people-management experience, including coaching and developing direct reports.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and manage sensitive conversations.

Strong understanding of Australian employment legislation and HR practices.

Ability to balance business priorities with employee needs and deliver practical outcomes.