Strategic HR Business Partner

Job description

  • Senior HR Business Partner
  • Strategic role in a dynamic, complex environment
  • Lead large-scale transformation and organisational change
  • Enterprise-wide influence and leadership
  • Confidential role – shortlisted candidates may be asked to sign an NDA
  • Sydney CBD | Hybrid working available 
The Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) plays a critical role in shaping and executing people strategies that support business transformation and growth. As a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you will drive initiatives across workforce planning, talent development, cultural change and organisational effectiveness. This is a high-impact role requiring strong commercial acumen, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to lead through complexity.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership
  • Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned to business objectives
  • Provide guidance on organisational design, workforce planning and succession planning
  • Lead large-scale change initiatives that drive transformation and growth
Talent & Performance
  • Champion performance management frameworks that support high performance
  • Facilitate talent reviews and succession planning to build future capability
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition and L&D to strengthen talent pipelines
Employee Experience & Culture
  • Lead engagement initiatives and foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture
  • Advise on complex ER matters and ensure consistent, fair outcomes
  • Support and promote DEI strategies across the business
Data & Insights
  • Use HR data and analytics to identify trends, risks and opportunities
  • Present insights to influence strategic workforce decisions
  • Monitor and track key metrics such as turnover, engagement, and performance outcomes
Operational Excellence
  • Ensure HR practices are compliant with legislation, policies and procedures
  • Work closely with HR Centres of Excellence (e.g., Talent, L&D, Reward, Operations) to deliver integrated people solutions
  • Contribute to cross-functional projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives
 
About You:
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology or a related field (Master’s/MBA preferred)
  • 7–10+ years’ HR experience, including at least 3 years in a strategic HRBP capacity
  • Proven experience working with senior leaders in complex or matrixed environments
  • Strong understanding of Australian employment law, HR best practices and OD principles
  • Ability to influence, coach and build trust with stakeholders at all levels
  • Strong analytical skills, with experience using HRIS/data tools to support decision making
  • High emotional intelligence, resilience and comfort with ambiguity
  • Experience in regulated, infrastructure, or transformation-heavy sectors (desirable)
 
What’s On Offer
  • Opportunity to shape the people agenda within a critical, future-facing industry
  • Work alongside senior leaders committed to change and cultural evolution
  • Supportive, values-led team and collaborative working environment
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility
  • Based in Sydney CBD
 
Contact: ashleyduffy@future-you.com.au