Strategic HR Partner — Regional Talent & Change Leader

1st Executive; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Executive is seeking an HR Business Partner to partner with regional leadership, embed HR strategies, and drive talent initiatives across the East Pacific region. The role focuses on advising leaders, staffing, culture, and policy execution.

Ideal candidates will bring 8+ years of HR experience, strong employee relations and performance management skills, and the ability to influence at all levels while travelling as needed in an international context. English fluency is essential.

Qualifications

• A university degree in HR, social sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional HR experience, with at least 3 years in a regional or business partner role.
• Strong employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Ability to build trust and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Flexibility to travel as needed and operate effectively in an international context.
• Fluency in English, with additional languages valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR advice to regional leaders.
• Manage staffing, recruitment, and talent development processes.
• Lead culture enhancement and employee engagement initiatives.
• Implement and maintain HR policies, tools, and standards.
• Support change management efforts and HR projects at regional and global levels.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
• Develop leadership capability through targeted programs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and digital tools.

Skills

Strategic HR advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Employee relations

Communication

Performance management

Policy interpretation

Travel readiness

Education

University degree in HR or related field

Job description

1st Executive is seeking an HR Business Partner to partner with regional leadership, embed HR strategies, and drive talent initiatives across the East Pacific region. The role focuses on advising leaders, staffing, culture, and policy execution.

Ideal candidates will bring 8+ years of HR experience, strong employee relations and performance management skills, and the ability to influence at all levels while travelling as needed in an international context. English fluency is essential.