Human Resources Business Partner

Tandem Partners Pty Ltd.; North Sydney Council; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (1–2 days WFH)

Supportive HR team

Exposure to large-scale projects

Broad People & Culture portfolio

Close to public transport

Job summary

Tandem Partners Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract with a large national organisation. The role covers the full employee lifecycle across multiple project locations, with mentorship and a supportive HR team.

You will partner with operational leaders to deliver commercially focused people solutions, including talent management, succession planning, engagement initiatives and workforce planning.

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor in a commercial/corporate environment.
• Capability across employee relations, talent, engagement and organisational development activities.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Commercial thinking and ability to balance people outcomes with business requirements.
• Experience working with multiple HR systems and technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with operational leaders and managers to deliver proactive, commercially focused people support across the employee lifecycle.
• Contribute to talent management, succession planning, engagement, organisational development and workforce planning.
• Support leadership capability and act as a trusted advisor on workforce matters.
• Contribute to engagement programs, culture activities and annual people processes.
• Attend project locations and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.

Skills

HRBP / Senior HR Advisor

Stakeholder management

Talent management

Employee relations

Engagement & OD

Workforce planning

Commercial acumen

HR systems

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Partner with leaders across a large, top-tier, national organisation to drive engagement, talent and people outcomes across a diverse workforce.

• 12 month fixed term contract supporting a high profile operational portfolio
• Broad, true, HR Business Partnering role, across employee life-cycle
• Strong HR Leader offering mentorship, in a supportive HR team

About the Organisation:

This established Australian organisation is recognised for delivering complex, high-profile projects and fostering a people-focused culture built on collaboration, accountability and long-term relationships. With a multi-faceted, multi-site workforce and service offerings in their industry, this top-tier, well-established, growing organisation combines the scale and capability of a major employer with the accessibility and support of a close-knit, values-driven national business.

The people function is well resourced and highly regarded internally, providing specialist expertise across business partnering, talent acquisition, workforce planning, capability, culture and leadership. Employees enjoy working within a pragmatic, supportive environment where contribution is recognised, and relationships matter.

About the Role:

This 12-month fixed-term contract has been created to provide maternity leave cover within a key operational division supporting approximately 300 employees across multiple project locations, supported by a divisional HR Advisor as well as broader HR team and HR CoE teams.

Reporting to an experienced People and Culture Manager, you will partner closely with operational leaders and managers to deliver proactive, commercially focused people support across the employee lifecycle. The role offers significant variety and exposure across talent management, succession planning, employee engagement, organisational development, workforce planning, remuneration programs and employee relations.

A visible presence with stakeholders is essential. You will regularly attend project locations, facilitate people initiatives, support leadership capability and act as a trusted advisor on a broad range of workforce matters. You will also contribute to engagement programs, talent initiatives, culture activities and annual people processes while helping maintain positive employee experiences across your client group.

This position will suit either an established HR Business Partner seeking an engaging contract opportunity, or a high-performing Senior HR Advisor who is ready to step into a broader partnering role with mentorship and support.

About You:

You are an experienced HR professional who enjoys building trusted relationships and working closely with leaders to achieve both people and commercial outcomes.

You bring strong generalist HR capability across employee lifecycle activities, including employee relations, talent management, performance support, engagement initiatives and workforce planning. You are confident navigating workplace matters, providing practical advice and influencing stakeholders in a credible and relationship-driven manner.

You thrive in fast-paced environments where priorities can shift quickly and where success depends on adaptability, initiative and strong judgement. You enjoy being visible in the business, engaging with operational stakeholders and contributing beyond transactional HR support.

To be successful, you will ideally possess:

• Experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor from within a commercial, corporate, complex environment
• Demonstrated capability across employee relations, talent, engagement and organisational development activities
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills
• Commercial thinking and the ability to balance people outcomes with business requirements
• Experience working with multiple HR systems and technology platforms
• A collaborative and positive approach with a genuine interest in building relationships

Additional Requirements/Benefits:

This opportunity offers excellent exposure to senior operational stakeholders, meaningful people initiatives and a high-performing People and Culture team.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working environment with flexibility available (1-2 days WFH)
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Exposure to large-scale projects and diverse client groups
• Opportunity to broaden your business partnering capability
• Convenient location close to public transport access

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected organisation where people and culture are genuinely valued. You will inherit an established portfolio, partner with experienced leaders and contribute to meaningful workforce initiatives during an exciting period of activity.

The role provides genuine breadth, strong stakeholder exposure and the chance to add value within a supportive and highly capable People and Culture function.

Tandem Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.