Strategic HR Business Partner – Hands-On, Full Lifecycle

Geely Auto; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Geely Auto is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join our growing HR team. This role blends strategic partnership with practical HR delivery, leading projects and owning functional HR areas across the full employee lifecycle.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted partner to designated business functions, driving workforce planning, talent development, and operations, while ensuring compliance and a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Human Resources, Business or related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in Human Resources.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation (Fair Work Act) and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage employee relations matters independently.
• Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution across multiple HR disciplines.
• Experience supporting organisational change, workforce planning and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR contact for designated business functions and build trusted relationships with leaders.
• Lead recruitment activities for management, specialist and critical positions.
• Own end-to-end employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, probation, internal mobility, development and offboarding.
• Lead performance management activities including goal setting, Reviews and development plans.
• Promote HR policy compliance and manage employee relations matters.
• Drive organisational design, restructuring and change initiatives aligned with business growth.
• Lead cross-functional HR projects and continuous improvement of HR services.

Skills

Commercial thinking

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

Communication skills

Hands-on execution

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related

Job description

Geely Auto is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join our growing HR team. This role blends strategic partnership with practical HR delivery, leading projects and owning functional HR areas across the full employee lifecycle.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted partner to designated business functions, driving workforce planning, talent development, and operations, while ensuring compliance and a positive employee experience.