Strategic HR Partner

University of Sydney; Takoma Park (MD); On-site; USD 96,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking an experienced HR Partnering professional to provide strategic HR advice and support aligning with the University’s strategy. You will collaborate with HR Centres of Expertise to deliver integrated services and support leaders through workforce planning, change management and complex employee relations.

You will translate policy and enterprise agreements into clear recommendations, manage a high-volume caseload, and maintain robust records and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Extensive HR partnering experience in large, multifaceted environments.
• Ability to provide pragmatic, evidence-based advice grounded in policy and frameworks.
• Experience applying enterprise agreements and employment laws to complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Advise leaders on workforce priorities with pragmatic, evidence-based HR guidance.
• Translate policy, awards and HR frameworks into practical options for stakeholders.
• Manage a high-volume HR portfolio with sound judgement on urgency and risk.
• Maintain high-quality case records and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with HR Centres of Expertise for integrated solutions.
• Support workforce planning, organisational design, and change initiatives.

Skills

HR partnering

Strategic HR

Stakeholder management

Policy interpretation

Workforce planning

Job description

The University of Sydney is seeking an experienced HR Partnering professional to provide strategic HR advice and support aligning with the University’s strategy. You will collaborate with HR Centres of Expertise to deliver integrated services and support leaders through workforce planning, change management and complex employee relations.

You will translate policy and enterprise agreements into clear recommendations, manage a high-volume caseload, and maintain robust records and stakeholder