Senior Manager, Business Partnering

Tandem Partners Pty Ltd.; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Career development and leadership programs

Inclusive, respectful culture

Generous leave and family-friendly policies

Job summary

A leading government authority in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Manager, Business Partnering to lead HR Business Partnering in a growth-focused environment. You will build capability, foster a high-performing workplace and drive people planning cycles. The ideal candidate has significant HR experience, expertise in organisational change, and a strong ability to influence stakeholders. This role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements, career development, and a focus on staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading HR Business Partnering at a strategic level.
• Expertise in organisational change and capability development.
• Sound understanding of employment law and contemporary HR practices.
• Sound understanding of employment law, industrial relations and contemporary HR practices.
• High-level communication, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Champion People & Culture business partnering to achieve organisational goals.
• Drive people planning cycles aligned with business objectives.
• Lead a team focused on collaboration and professional growth.
• Guide organisation change with a people-centric approach.
• Partner with Employee Relations to support a constructive employee experience and manage risk.

Skills

Influencing executive stakeholders

Organisational change expertise

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Emotional intelligence

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in HR, Organisational Psychology, Business or related field

Tools

HR systems

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About The Organisation

This leading government authority is delivering one of the state’s largest and most complex infrastructure programs, focused on connecting communities and creating lasting positive impact. Join a people-first organisation committed to building a progressive workplace where high-performing teams thrive.

About The Organisation

This leading government authority is delivering one of the state’s largest and most complex infrastructure programs, focused on connecting communities and creating lasting positive impact. Join a people-first organisation committed to building a progressive workplace where high-performing teams thrive.

The Role

As Senior Manager, Business Partners, you will lead the evolution of People and Culture partnering in a complex, growth-focused environment. This role is all about building capability, embedding a clear partnering model and fostering a high-performing workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion contemporary People & Culture business partnering to enable senior leaders to deliver organisational goals.
• Drive people planning cycles and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Lead a talented team focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous professional growth.
• Guide organisational change with a people-centric approach, supporting enterprise compliance.
• Partner with Employee Relations to support a constructive employee experience and manage risk.
• Model transformational leadership, inspiring trust, collaboration and improvement.
  
  

About You

• Significant experience leading HR Business Partnering at a strategic level.
• Proven ability to influence and build credibility with executive stakeholders.
• Expertise in organisational change, capability development and people planning.
• Sound understanding of employment law, industrial relations and contemporary HR practices.
• High-level communication, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence
• Relevant tertiary qualification in HR, Organisational Psychology, Business or related field preferred.
• Experience in government or large, complex environments highly valued.
  
  

What can they offer?

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Career development, leadership programs, and professional memberships.
• Inclusive, respectful culture and strong staff wellbeing focus.
• Generous leave and family-friendly policies.
  
  

If you have questions about the role before applying, please email Clare Johnston at [e-mail] quoting 3956061

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Human Resources

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