Strategic HR Business Partner (Hybrid)

Haileybury; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

EAP

Salary packaging

Hybrid work

On-site facilities

Professional development

Job summary

Haileybury is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join our HR team. This full-time, ongoing role commences 14 December 2026 and focuses on delivering strategic HR advice and operational support to senior leaders.

You will partner with leaders, manage complex employee relations, coach leadership, and provide expertise on Australian employment legislation while overseeing end-to-end employee lifecycle activities.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Management or related field.
• Experience delivering strategic and operational HR advice across employee and industrial relations.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders and influence decisions.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, awards and industrial agreements.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience mentoring HR practitioners and contributing to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to deliver strategic and operational HR advice aligned with organisational priorities.
• Manage complex employee relations matters, including performance management, grievances, investigations, disciplinary processes and workplace conflict resolution.
• Coach and support leaders on people management, workforce planning, organisational change and employee engagement.
• Provide expert advice on employment legislation, industrial instruments, policy interpretation and organisational risk.
• Oversee employee lifecycle activities across assigned portfolios, collaborating with HR and Payroll teams.
• Support HR initiatives across remuneration, compliance, wellbeing, capability development and change management.
• Provide mentoring, coaching and support to HR Advisors.

Skills

Strategic HR advisory

Operational HR advisory

Leadership coaching

Senior stakeholder engagement

Australian employment law knowledge

Work management & prioritisation

Mentoring HR practitioners

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Management or related field

Job description

Haileybury is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join our HR team. This full-time, ongoing role commences 14 December 2026 and focuses on delivering strategic HR advice and operational support to senior leaders.

You will partner with leaders, manage complex employee relations, coach leadership, and provide expertise on Australian employment legislation while overseeing end-to-end employee lifecycle activities.