Human Resources Business Partner

u&u. Recruitment Partners; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

WFH 1–2 days

Job summary

u&u Recruitment Partners is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner for our New South Wales operations. You will act as a trusted partner across sites to align HR priorities with business needs and drive workforce outcomes for blue and white‑collar teams.

The role offers AU$160,000 plus super, with one to two days working from home. Head Office is in North Sydney; occasional travel to Sydney sites is required, and you will report to the People & Culture function.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as HRBP or Senior HR Advisor in multi-site environments.
• Experience in global matrix organisations is highly regarded.
• Strong business acumen with ability to influence at executive level.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders across NSW sites to align HR priorities with business strategy.
• Oversee talent management, succession planning and performance management frameworks.
• Leverage HR analytics to inform workforce decisions and strategic planning.
• Lead strategic workforce planning, cultural transformation and organisational change.
• Collaborate with global HR team to ensure consistent HR policies and standards.

Skills

HRBP

Stakeholder influence

Multi-site experience

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HRM or related

Job description

A global organisation is seeking a HR Business Partner to join the team for people & culture in the New South Wales operations, and form part of a lean and talented Australian team. You will operate as a trusted business partner across sites to ensure consistent alignment and support across regional HR priorities. This position requires maturity, initiative and strong business acumen, particularly in navigating both operational and strategic dynamics in a workforce of both blue and white collar.

This position will pay $160,000 + Superannuation and offer one to two days working from home. Head Office is in North Sydney close to public transport.

What Your Role Will Look Like

• In collaboration with the global HR team and local HR leader, develop and implement HR policies aligned with employment relations legislation and National Employment Standards;
• Oversee talent management, succession planning, and performance management frameworks;
• Use HR analytics to inform strategy, track workforce trends, and work with the NSW leadership team to support evidence-based decisions;
• Lead strategic workforce planning, cultural transformation, and organisational change initiatives; and
• Partner closely with senior leaders to drive and embed state-wide HR advice to leaders across all facets of people management.

What You Bring

• Demonstrated experience as a Human Resources Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor in a multi-site environment encompassing blue and white collar employees;
• Experience working in a global, matrix organisation with international reporting lines will come highly regarded;
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder influence at executive level; and
• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, Employment Relations, Business Law, or related business discipline.

Please note that the role will involve occasional travel to other Sydney sites, so a current driver’s licence is required.

At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.