Human Resources Business Partner

Hume Anglican Grammar; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hume Anglican Grammar is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to lead workforce planning, analytics, and HR systems across campuses. You will provide generalist HR advice, translate data into insights, and partner with the Senior Leadership Team to plan for growth and sustainability.

The role requires discretion, high analytical capability, and strong communication with senior staff. Operating at a senior level, you will align workforce plans with the school’s strategic priorities, support

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Analytics, Business or a related discipline.
• Highly developed analytical and technical capability, including the ability to use systems and AI (Copilot) to interpret and translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations.
• Experience in workforce planning, people analytics and HR partnering
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders to inform workforce decisions.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong, credible relationships.
• Advanced computer skills, including strong proficiency in Excel and workforce reporting tools.
• Demonstrates a passion and commitment to the vision and values of Hume Anglican Grammar.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong relationships with Senior leaders and staff.
• A flexible approach to work and being adept at prioritising, operating under pressure and managing multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines
• Superior data analytical skills and experience
• Exemplary attention to detail combined with the ability to think conceptually.
• A high level of loyalty and discretion, and the capacity to maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality.
• Friendly, warm and caring demeanour.
• A personal sense of initiative, enthusiasm and high energy. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a group as a supportive and collaborative team member.
• Cultivates trust, credibility, honesty and reliability.
• Ability to receive and respond to constructive feedback.
• A current Working With Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning, people analytics, HR systems and generalist HR advice to support Hume Anglican Grammar’s workforce needs.
• Translate workforce data into actionable insights and partner with the Senior Leadership Team to plan for growth and operational effectiveness across campuses.
• Provide generalist HR support to the Human Resources Team, including the Director of Human Resources, and contribute to executive decision-making regarding workforce planning.

Skills

Workforce planning

People analytics

HR partnering

Senior leadership engagement

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Copilot AI usage

Communication skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Copilot AI

Excel

Job description

2d ago , from Is Recruit - Independent Schools

Hume is now seeking applications for the position of Human Resources Business Partner, based at our Freier (Mickleham) Campus.

This is a full time (1.0 FTE) or part time (0.8 FTE negotiable), ongoing position, commencing on Monday, 2 November 2026. The position includes 6 weeks of paid annual leave.

The HR Business Partner provides leadership in workforce planning, people analytics, HR Systems and generalist HR advice to support Hume Anglican Grammar’s current and future workforce needs.

The role is responsible for developing, analysing and translating workforce data into actionable insights, and for partnering with the Senior Leadership Team to plan for growth, workforce sustainability, and operational effectiveness across all campuses. The role is also a generalist role, supporting the Human Resources Team and in particular the Director of Human Resources.

Operating at a senior and influential level, the HR Business Partner ensures that workforce plans are aligned with the School’s strategic plan, enrolment projections, financial modelling and educational priorities. The role requires a high degree of discretion and analytical capability, and contributes directly to executive decision-making in the area of workforce planning.

The HR Business Partnersupports and models the School’s values and Christian ethos when dealing with all stakeholders. They serve asexemplaryrepresentatives of the School and promote its policies and exemplify its standards.

Summary of Role Requirements (please see PD for further information):

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Analytics, Business or a related discipline.
• Highly developed analytical and technical capability, including the ability to use systems and AI (Copilot) to interpret and translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations.
• Experience in workforce planning, people analytics and HR partnering
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders to inform workforce decisions.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong, credible relationships.
• Advanced computer skills, including strong proficiency in Excel and workforce reporting tools.
• Demonstrates a passion and commitment to the vision and values of Hume Anglican Grammar.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong relationships with Senior leaders and staff.
• A flexible approach to work and being adept at prioritising, operating under pressure and managing multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines
• Superior data analytical skills and experience
• Exemplary attention to detail combined with the ability to think conceptually.
• A high level of loyalty and discretion, and the capacity to maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality.
• Friendly, warm and caring demeanour.
• A personal sense of initiative, enthusiasm and high energy.Ability to work autonomously and as part of a groupasa supportive and collaborative team member.
• Cultivates trust, credibility, honesty and reliability.
• Ability to receive and respond to constructive feedback.
• A current Working With Children Check.

Key Selection Criteria:

Demonstrated experience in a similar HR role with a strong focus or exposure to workforce planning, reporting, analytics and AI within a complex organisation.

Proven ability to work as a collaborative Human Resources team member, and partner effectively with senior leaders to influence and support relevant decision-making.

High-level analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly with exemplary attention to detail.