Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) - Australia

Stonex Financial; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

StoneX is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner for Australia to act as a strategic advisor to business leaders, ensuring alignment between local priorities and the APAC people strategy. The role drives HR outcomes across talent, performance, employee relations and organisational effectiveness while ensuring compliance with Australian employment legislation.

You will collaborate with the Head of HR, APAC on workforce planning, organisational design and strategic initiatives, while leading

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years HR experience in a HRBP or generalist role.
• Strong experience advising senior stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of Australian employment law and ER practices.
• Experience operating within a regional or global matrix structure.
• Strong commercial acumen and risk-based decision making.
• Strategic partnering and influencing.
• Strong judgment and risk management.
• Ability to operate independently with regional oversight.
• Data-driven and outcome-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR advisor to the Australia leadership team, aligning local priorities with Global and APAC HR strategy.
• Partner with Head of HR, APAC on workforce planning, organisational design, and business-critical initiatives.
• Provide insights on workforce trends, risks, and capability gaps to inform decision-making.
• Coach leaders on performance, capability building, and team effectiveness; drive performance management and talent review processes.
• Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring strategies and critical roles.
• Lead complex ER matters including disciplinaries, grievances, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act and mitigate legal and reputational risk.
• Support regional and local transformation initiatives, including restructures and change programmes.

Job description

Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) - Australia

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) for Australia reports directly to the Head of HR, APAC and acts as a strategic advisor to business leaders, ensuring alignment between local business priorities and the broader regional people strategy. This role is responsible for driving impactful HR outcomes across talent, performance, employee relations, and organisational effectiveness, while ensuring compliance with Australian employment legislation and consistent application of APAC-wide frameworks.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR advisor to the Australia leadership team, aligning local priorities with Global and APAC HR strategy
• Partner closely with the Head of HR, APAC on workforce planning, organisational design, and business-critical initiatives
• Provide insights on workforce trends, risks, and capability gaps to inform decision-making
• Coach leaders on performance, capability building, and team effectivenessDrive performance management and talent review processes in alignment with APAC frameworks
• Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring strategies and critical roles
• Lead complex ER matters including disciplinaries, grievances, and terminations
• Ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act and mitigate legal and reputational risk
• Support regional and local transformation initiatives, including restructures and change programmes

About you

• 6–10+ years HR experience in a HRBP or generalist role
• Strong experience advising senior stakeholders
• Deep knowledge of Australian employment law and ER practices
• Experience operating within a regional or global matrix structure
• Strong commercial acumen and risk-based decision making
• Strategic partnering and influencing
• Strong judgment and risk management
• Ability to operate independently with regional oversight
• Data-driven and outcome-oriented

About us

StoneX (formerly known as INTL FCStone) is an institutional-grade financial services network that connects companies, organizations and investors to the global markets ecosystem through a unique blend of digital platforms, end-to-end clearing and execution services, high-touch service and deep expertise. StoneX currently serves more than 30,000 commercial, institutional and payments clients, and more than 295,000 retail clients across more than 140 countries.