HR Business Partner

• Growth opportunity's
• Supportive team
• Flex working

HR Business Partner, 2-year fixed-term contract, based in Sydney CBD up to 150k plus super Your new company

We're seeking an experienced People Partner to join a high-performing People & Culture team, supporting a diverse and complex portfolio within a large, dynamic organisation. This role plays a key part in enabling leaders to effectively manage people's matters with confidence, consistency, and care. This is a two-year fixed-term contract with 2 days on site in Sydney CBD. As a trusted advisor, you'll provide strategic and operational HR support across the full employee life cycle, with a particular focus on complex casework, leadership capability, and organisational change initiatives.

Your new role

• Provide practical, solutions-focused HR advice across recruitment, onboarding, performance, conduct, and employee exits
• Lead and manage complex employee relations matters (including performance, conduct, and grievances) with professionalism and sound judgement.
• Partner closely with senior leaders to navigate people challenges and build leadership capability
• Support and implement workforce planning, organisational change, and people initiatives
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex matters and coach junior HR team members
• Collaborate across HR functions to ensure seamless service delivery and alignment to business priorities.
• Interpret workforce data and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence outcomes across varied business areas

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in a senior HR/business partnering role within a complex environment
• Strong employee relations expertise, with the ability to manage sensitive and high-risk matters
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Sound knowledge of HR frameworks, policies, and employment legislation
• A proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented mindset
• Experience coaching leaders and supporting capability uplift within teams.
• Comfortable working across both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational priorities

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, values-driven organisation
• Exposure to varied and meaningful people challenges
• Strong focus on professional growth and development
• Supportive team environment with a clear pathway for progression

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to sophie.cronin@hays.com.au If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.