Lead Human Resources Business Partner

Infosys; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting and digital services leader seeks a Lead Human Resources Business Partner in Melbourne, Victoria. This role involves acting as a strategic partner to align people strategy with business goals, leading employee engagement initiatives, and analyzing HR metrics for informed decision-making. Candidates should have 7+ years of HR experience, strong expertise in strategic HR, and excellent communication skills. The company emphasizes diversity and equal opportunity in its hiring process.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR Business Partner experience, preferably in ICT or Professional Services.
• Strong expertise in strategic HR and change management.
• Competence in working across multicultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic HR partner to align people strategy with business objectives.
• Drive the performance management cycle and conduct exit interviews.
• Analyze HR metrics to influence decision-making.

Skills

Strategic HR

Change management

HR analytics

Employee relations

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Lead Human Resources Business Partner – Infosys

Infosys is a global leader in next‑generation digital services and consulting with over 56 countries of presence. The Lead HR Business Partner will be based in Melbourne, Victoria, working closely with business stakeholders to align people strategy with overall business goals.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic HR partner to the business, designing and implementing HR initiatives that support business objectives.
• Drive the performance management cycle, including goal setting, reviews, and feedback processes.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, analyse survey results, and implement action plans to improve workplace culture.
• Support compensation and benefits planning and rollouts during annual and ad‑hoc cycles, formalising compensation strategy for business needs and geographic nuances.
• Manage induction and onboarding programs for new hires.
• Conduct exit interviews and provide insights for retention strategies.
• Organise milestone celebrations, employee connects, and implement Rewards & Recognition programmes.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on people‑related matters including conflict resolution and HR policy.
• Analyse HR metrics and dashboards to influence decision‑making and monitor effectiveness of HR programs.
• Collaborate with senior business stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 7+ years of HR Business Partner experience, preferably in an ICT or Professional Services organisation.
• Experience managing the full employee life cycle.
• Strong expertise in Strategic HR, change management, and HR analytics.
• Experience in employee relations, investigations, and disciplinary processes within local legislation.
• Competence in multicultural, international environments and working across multiple time zones.
• Tertiary qualification and knowledge of ANZ specific practices and processes.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with business stakeholders.
• Proactive, autonomous, and strong organisational skills.

At Infosys, we recognise that everyone has individual requirements. If you are a person with disability, illness or injury and require adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team via email at [e-mail] or call 1‑866‑472‑0935. Alternatively, you can indicate your preferred method of communication in your email and someone will be in touch.

All recruitment activity must be coordinated through Infosys Talent Acquisition. Infosys does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party vendors. In the absence of a signed agreement, any submission will be deemed as non‑binding and Infosys reserves the right to pursue and hire the submitted profile.

All aspects of employment at Infosys are based on merit, competence and performance. We are committed to embracing diversity and creating an environment for all employees. Infosys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.