Senior People Business Partner - Qld

Ghd; Townsville City; Presencial; AUD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

GHD is seeking an experienced Senior People Business Partner to shape exceptional employee and leadership experiences across our Queensland region, including Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns.

You will partner with business leaders on strategic workforce initiatives and complex people matters, driving data-driven decisions and transformational change to deliver positive outcomes for our people and business.

Formación

• 12+ years experience managing complex people matters including grievances and investigations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Relations, or related field.
• Strategic mindset with ability to translate strategy into action.
• Ability to interpret employment legislation and awards.
• Strong communication, influencing and coaching skills.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned to business priorities.
• Coach leaders through employee relations matters and organisational change.
• Build leadership capability to foster high-performing, inclusive teams.
• Lead regional and enterprise-wide people initiatives.
• Drive consistent excellence across the employee lifecycle.
• Use data and insights to inform decisions and improve outcomes.

Conocimientos

Strategic thinking

Change management

Coaching and mentoring

Influencing and stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related

Herramientas

Data analytics tools

AI awareness

Descripción del empleo

This role can be based in Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live it every day.

We are a global professional services company committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in water, energy, transport, environment and communities.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re looking for an experienced Senior People Business Partner to help shape exceptional employee and leadership experiences across our business.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Regional People Leader QLD, you will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, partnering on strategic workforce initiatives and complex people matters across GHD's Queensland region while helping to deliver positive outcomes for our people and our business.

You will bring a balanced approach of commercial thinking, strong HR expertise and a genuine passion for helping leaders and teams succeed.

Key areas of impact include:

• Partnering with leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned to business priorities.
• Coaching and supporting leaders through complex employee relations matters and organisational change.
• Building leadership capability to foster high-performing, engaged and inclusive teams.
• Leading and contributing to regional and enterprise-wide people initiatives.
• Driving consistency and excellence across the employee experience lifecycle.
• Using data, insights and emerging technologies to inform decisions and improve outcomes.

Required Qualifications And Experience

We’re looking for candidates who bring:

• 12 + years experience managing complex people matters, including grievances, workplace investigations, performance improvement, performance management and disciplinary processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline.
• A strategic mindset and the ability to translate strategy into practical plans and deliver them successfully.
• The ability to interpret and apply relevant employment legislation, industrial instruments and award provisions.
• Strong communication, influencing and coaching skills, with the confidence to guide and support leaders and mentor team members.
• A genuine commitment to prioritising both leader and employee experience.
• A curious, adaptable and continuous learning mindset, embracing change and emerging technologies, including AI.

Why GHD?

At GHD, you'll be empowered to make a real impact while being supported to grow your career. You'll join a diverse and collaborative team that values curiosity, inclusion, innovation and leadership at every level.

Together with over 12,000 colleagues globally, you'll help create sustainable solutions that improve our communities and future generations.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.