Senior HR Business Partner

U&U Recruitment Partners; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization in Sydney seeks a Senior HR Business Partner to guide people and culture for NSW operations. The role requires a strong leader with experience in multi-site environments and a strategic approach to HR. Responsibilities include implementing HR policies, overseeing talent management, and driving organizational change. Competitive salary of $170,000 plus superannuation offered, with flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Human Resources Business Partner in a multi-site environment.
• Background in a global, matrix organization with international reporting lines.
• Ability to navigate operational and strategic HR dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR policies aligned with legislation and standards.
• Oversee talent management and performance frameworks.
• Lead strategic workforce planning and cultural transformation initiatives.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Stakeholder influence at executive level

HR analytics knowledge

Experience in a multi-site environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resource management

Degree in related business discipline

Job description

A global organisation is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to lead people & culture for the New South Wales operations, and form part of a lean and talented Australian team. You will operate as a trusted standalone leader 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 $170,000 + Superannuation and offer one to two days working from home. Head Office is in a convenient area of Sydney close to public transport.

What Your Role Will Look Like:

• In collaboration with the global HR team, 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 Human Resources Business Partner 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, as part of this recruitment process and project requirements, you will be required to undertake a police check and baseline clearance.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Haylea Smith at u&u [e-mail] quoting reference number 42026.

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