HR Business Partner - 2 year contract
- Location:
- Glebe, New South Wales, Australia
- Posted:
- 3rd July 2026
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 3005221
- 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
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Provide practical, solutions-focused HR advice across recruitment, onboarding, performance, conduct, and employee exits
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Lead and manage complex employee relations matters (including performance, conduct, and grievances) with professionalism and sound judgement.
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Partner closely with senior leaders to navigate people challenges and build leadership capability
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Support and implement workforce planning, organisational change, and people initiatives
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Act as a senior escalation point for complex matters and coach junior HR team members
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Collaborate across HR functions to ensure seamless service delivery and alignment to business priorities.
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Interpret workforce data and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement
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Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence outcomes across varied business areas
What you'll need to succeed
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Proven experience in a senior HR/business partnering role within a complex environment
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Strong employee relations expertise, with the ability to manage sensitive and high-risk matters
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
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Sound knowledge of HR frameworks, policies, and employment legislation
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A proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented mindset
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Experience coaching leaders and supporting capability uplift within teams.
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Comfortable working across both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational priorities
What you'll get in return
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Opportunity to work in a collaborative, values-driven organisation
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Exposure to varied and meaningful people challenges
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Strong focus on professional growth and development
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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.
