Human Resources Business Partner

Haileybury; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

EAP

Salary packaging

Hybrid work

On-site facilities

Professional development

Job summary

Haileybury is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join our HR team. This full-time, ongoing role commences 14 December 2026 and focuses on delivering strategic HR advice and operational support to senior leaders.

You will partner with leaders, manage complex employee relations, coach leadership, and provide expertise on Australian employment legislation while overseeing end-to-end employee lifecycle activities.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Management or related field.
• Experience delivering strategic and operational HR advice across employee and industrial relations.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders and influence decisions.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, awards and industrial agreements.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience mentoring HR practitioners and contributing to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to deliver strategic and operational HR advice aligned with organisational priorities.
• Manage complex employee relations matters, including performance management, grievances, investigations, disciplinary processes and workplace conflict resolution.
• Coach and support leaders on people management, workforce planning, organisational change and employee engagement.
• Provide expert advice on employment legislation, industrial instruments, policy interpretation and organisational risk.
• Oversee employee lifecycle activities across assigned portfolios, collaborating with HR and Payroll teams.
• Support HR initiatives across remuneration, compliance, wellbeing, capability development and change management.
• Provide mentoring, coaching and support to HR Advisors.

Skills

Strategic HR advisory

Operational HR advisory

Leadership coaching

Senior stakeholder engagement

Australian employment law knowledge

Work management & prioritisation

Mentoring HR practitioners

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Management or related field

Job description

Haileybury welcomes applications for the role of Human Resources Business Partner to join our Human Resources team. This is a full-time, ongoing position, commencing 14 December 2026.

The Human Resources Business Partner will play a key role in delivering strategic HR advice and operational support, partnering with senior leaders to navigate complex people matters, strengthen workforce capability and support organisational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

As the Human Resources Business Partner, you will:

• Partner with leaders across assigned portfolios to deliver strategic and operational HR advice aligned with organisational priorities
• Manage complex employee and industrial relations matters, including performance management, grievances, investigations, disciplinary processes and workplace conflict resolution
• Coach and support leaders on people management, workforce planning, organisational change and employee engagement
• Provide expert advice on employment legislation, industrial instruments, policy interpretation and organisational risk
• Oversee employee lifecycle activities across assigned portfolios, collaborating with HR and Payroll teams
• Support HR initiatives across workforce planning, remuneration, compliance, wellbeing, capability development and change management
• Provide mentoring, coaching and support to HR Advisors.

About You

At Haileybury we are seeking exceptional people. We are looking for a team player who brings the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Management or a related field
• Experience delivering strategic and operational HR advice across employee and industrial relations
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders, influence decision-making and coach leadership capability
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, awards, industrial agreements and contemporary HR practices, providing practical, risk-based advice
• Proven ability to juggle multiple competing priorities, work confidently with ambiguity, make sound, timely decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to mentor HR practitioners and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Why work for us?

• Competitive salary, with further career development and opportunities.
• Ongoing professional and personal development.
• Excellent on-site facilities, grounds and working environment.
• Supportive, hybrid and flexible work options.
• Employee leave benefits such as paid parental leave and additional personal leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Various financial benefits to employees through discount partnership programs and salary packaging options.

Successful applicants must have the right to work in Australia and either hold, or be willing to obtain, a current National Police Check and an Employee Working With Children Check prior to commencement.

Haileybury is committed to the protection of children and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be required to satisfy child protection screening and adhere at all times to the schools' Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, (https://www.haileybury.com.au/policies).

Haileybury is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and create an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.