Strategic HR Partner for Leaders

University of Sydney; Australia; On-site; AUD 137,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking an experienced HR Partnering professional to provide strategic HR advice and collaborate with leaders to translate the workforce strategy into practical people outcomes. You will balance organisational objectives with employee experience, risk and compliance while delivering clear guidance grounded in policy and the Enterprise Agreement.

In this 12-month fixed-term role you will work with HR Centres of Expertise, manage a high-volume portfolio, and help

Qualifications

• Extensive HR partnering experience in a large, complex organisation.
• Ability to translate policy, awards and HR frameworks into practical options.
• Experience interpreting enterprise agreements and employment legislation.
• Ability to manage a high-case-load environment with prioritisation.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to understand workforce priorities and provide pragmatic, evidence-based HR advice.
• Provide clear advice on complex people matters grounded in policy, instruments and frameworks.
• Manage a high-volume, varied portfolio of HR matters with sound judgement on urgency and risk.
• Maintain high-quality case records and documentation of decisions and interactions.
• Collaborate with HR Centres of Expertise to deliver integrated, client-focused solutions.
• Provide strategic and operational advice across workforce planning, design, and change.
• Support leaders through workforce and organisational change with practical guidance.
• Use workforce insights to identify emerging issues and inform decisions.
• Build capability of leaders to handle people matters effectively.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across HR Partnering.

Skills

HR partnering experience

Stakeholder management

Policy interpretation

Time management

Analytical thinking

Job description

The University of Sydney is seeking an experienced HR Partnering professional to provide strategic HR advice and collaborate with leaders to translate the workforce strategy into practical people outcomes. You will balance organisational objectives with employee experience, risk and compliance while delivering clear guidance grounded in policy and the Enterprise Agreement.

In this 12-month fixed-term role you will work with HR Centres of Expertise, manage a high-volume portfolio, and help