Human Resources Business Partner

Michael Page Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Undercover parking

Metro proximity

Job summary

Michael Page Australia is seeking a Temporary HR Business Partner based in Norwest, Sydney. You will act as the primary HR contact for leaders and employees, partnering with stakeholders to provide practical, solutions-focused guidance and ensure compliant, objective HR support.

The role requires 5+ years in a true HRBP capacity, strong employee relations, performance management, engagement, and organisational initiatives, plus excellent communication and the ability to coach leaders and drive

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a true HR Business Partner role.
• Strong capability across employee relations, performance management, employee engagement, and organisational initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to influence and coach leaders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR contact for leaders and employees across your designated client group.
• Provide trusted advice on employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, policy interpretation, and employment legislation.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and partner with leaders to address people challenges and workforce planning initiatives.
• Support performance review cycles, goal setting, succession planning, and career development discussions.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, action planning, and implementation of outcomes.
• Prepare and present monthly people metrics and executive reporting to senior leadership.
• Lead and support HR projects, organisational development initiatives, and change management activities.
• Contribute to quarterly town halls and employee communication initiatives.
• Ensure HR practices remain compliant, consistent, and aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Stakeholder management

Coaching leaders

Organisational development

Change management

Employee engagement

Job description

• Temporary contract
• Contract length estimated until Mid 2027

About Our Client

The company has a friendly, down-to-earth culture and is looking for someone who can build strong relationships, coach leaders, and provide practical, solutions-focused HR guidance. They place a strong emphasis on partnering with stakeholders and are seeking someone who is approachable, collaborative, and credible.

Job Description

• Act as the primary HR contact for leaders and employees across your designated client group.
• Provide trusted advice on employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, policy interpretation, and employment legislation.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and partner with leaders to address people challenges and workforce planning initiatives.
• Support performance review cycles, goal setting, succession planning, and career development discussions.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, action planning, and implementation of outcomes.
• Prepare and present monthly people metrics and executive reporting to senior leadership.
• Lead and support HR projects, organisational development initiatives, and change management activities.
• Contribute to quarterly town halls and employee communication initiatives.
• Ensure HR practices remain compliant, consistent, and aligned with business objectives.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Minimum 5+ years' experience operating in a true HR Business Partner role.
• Strong capability across employee relations, performance management, employee engagement, and organisational initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to influence and coach leaders.

Culture & Personality Fit

• Warm, approachable, and personable.
• Relationship-focused and highly collaborative.
• Practical and hands-on in their approach.
• Professional and credible while remaining down-to-earth.
• Able to balance empathy with accountability.
• Comfortable partnering closely with leaders to achieve outcomes.

What's on Offer

• Contract estimated through to mid 2027
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Fully onsite position based in Norwest
• Secure undercover parking available
• Approximately 5 minutes' walk from the Metro
• Close to local shopping facilities and amenities