Senior People Partner

Omnicom Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom Media Group in Sydney is seeking a Senior People Partner to influence the people agenda across its portfolio of agencies. You’ll partner with agency leaders to shape culture, capability and organisational performance, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

You’ll coach leaders through performance and change, lead talent discussions and use people data to drive decisions. The role offers breadth across design, workforce planning, engagement and inclusion initiatives in a

Qualifications

• Experience in a Senior People Partner, HRBP or People & Culture role.
• Track record of influencing leaders and building credibility.
• Strong coaching, stakeholder management and relationships.
• Experience with organisational change and people matters.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to develop and execute people strategies.
• Provide guidance on organisational design and workforce planning.
• Coach leaders through performance, development and ER matters.
• Lead change initiatives and talent/capability planning.

Skills

Senior People Partner

HR Business Partner

People & Culture

Coaching

Stakeholder management

Organisational design

People analytics

Job description

Senior People PartnerSydney | Omnicom Media GroupLooking for a role where you can genuinely influence the people agenda?We're looking for an experienced Senior People Partner to support a portfolio of specialist agencies and business units across Omnicom Media Group.Partnering closely with agency leaders, you'll help shape culture, talent, capability and organisational performance within businesses that each have their own identity, leadership style and growth ambitions.This is an opportunity for an established Senior People Partner, HR Business Partner or People & Culture Manager who enjoys building deep stakeholder relationships and wants a role with breadth, variety and impact.About the RoleAs a trusted advisor to business leaders, you'll drive people strategies that support growth, performance and exceptional employee experiences. Working across a portfolio of businesses, you'll provide strategic and operational people partnering support, helping leaders navigate everything from workforce planning and leadership capability to engagement, organisational change and performance.You'll collaborate closely with our specialist Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development and People Operations teams, enabling you to focus on strategic partnering and delivering meaningful business outcomes through people.No two days will be the same. One moment you'll be coaching a leader through a complex people challenge, the next you'll be supporting organisational change, facilitating talent discussions or helping shape the culture and capability needed for future growth.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned to business objectives.Provide guidance on organisational design, workforce planning and talent management.Coach and support leaders through performance, development and employee relations matters.Lead and support organisational change and business transformation initiatives.Drive talent, succession and capability planning discussions.Champion employee engagement, culture and inclusion initiatives.Use people insights and data to support decision-making and organisational effectiveness.Build trusted relationships across the business and act as a valued advisor to leaders.About YouYou'll bring strong business partnering capability, sound commercial judgement and a passion for helping people and businesses succeed.You'll likely have:Experience in a Senior People Partner, HR Business Partner or broader People & Culture role.A track record of building credibility and influencing leaders.Strong coaching, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.Experience supporting organisational change and navigating complex people matters.The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.A pragmatic, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.Experience within media, marketing, advertising, creative, agency or professional services environments would be highly advantageous, although we welcome applications from candidates who have operated in similarly fast-paced, client-focused businesses.Why Join Us?This role offers the opportunity to work closely with entrepreneurial leaders across a diverse portfolio of businesses, each with its own culture, challenges and opportunities.