Human Resources Business Partner

The George Institute for Global Health; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 111,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging benefits

Extra leave days including extended Christmas break

Learning and career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A renowned research institute in Sydney is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner. This integral role will involve supporting the full employee lifecycle and enhancing a high-performing culture in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. Ideal candidates will possess HR qualifications and proven stakeholder engagement abilities, ready to impact a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experienced in HR partnering and employee relations.
• Strong business acumen.
• Ability to foster an inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end HR services to leaders.
• Drive employee engagement and inclusion.
• Use data to inform HR strategy.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Employee relations expertise

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources

Job description

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Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.

• Work in our new offices in the Health Translation Hub (HTH), Randwick, NSW
• Hybrid working environment (2 days per week in the office)
• Help shape our people strategies within a mission-driven organisation

Pro-Rata Salary Range of $111k Base to $125k Base (dependent on experience, skills and capabilities) plus 12% Superannuation + Smart Salary Packaging Benefit. Options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay.

We are seeking a hands-on and strategic HR Business Partner to join our mission-driven team environment to help shape the future of The George Institute’s thriving inclusive workplace.

Our office is brand new, and purpose built; conveniently located right near the light rail stop—making your commute a breeze!

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

As our HR Business Partner, you’ll be a trusted advisor to leaders, delivering end-to-end HR services and driving initiatives that foster an inclusive, high-performing culture.

• Partnering with leaders to support the full employee lifecycle, including matters involving strategic organisational change.
• Leading employee relations with empathy and expertise
• Driving engagement and inclusion across diverse teams
• Designing and delivering innovative people programs
• Coaching our current and emerging leaders
• Using data and insights to inform strategic decisions
• Collaborating globally to enhance the employee experience
• Contributing and leading projects to deliver on our people strategy.

For more information on this role, please see our detailed Position Description here

Skills, Knowledge and Experience/ Our Successful Candidate

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources
• Proven experience in HR partnering and employee relations
• Strong business acumen and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making abilities
• Knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices
• A collaborative and inclusive mindset, with a passion for enhancing employee experience

Please note, prior to 15th September, if you are invited to an interview this will be held at our current office in Barangaroo in Sydney CBD.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 10th September, 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found

The unrestricted right to work in Australia is a requirement for this position. Candidates who require sponsorship will not be considered.

About the George

The George Institute for Global Health (The George) is 700+ employees around the world and projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving the health of millions of people worldwide.

As a medical research institute affiliated with leading universities, we are challenging the status quo in healthcare to:

• Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery
• Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale
• Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs
• Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship

We pride ourselves with our 6 core values: excellence, integrity, can-do approach, creativity, impact, and humanitarian commitment.

Please visit our website for more on The George: Home | The George Institute for Global Health

Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work.

We value workplace diversity and encourage applications from people living with disability; women; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people who identify as LGBTIQ+; mature-aged people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Why The George?

We are committed to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining the best people in their fields to conduct and support our innovative and highest quality research programs.

Take advantage of our rewards you may enjoy as part of The George team.

• Generous salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave
• YourFlex arrangements e.g. start/finish times, purchase leave, location
• A global, diverse, inclusive team committed to making impact

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research

• Industries

  Research

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