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Manager, HR Business Partnering

Location:
Bondi, New South Wales, Australia
Posted:
9th January 2026
Advertiser:
Hays - ANZ - 2974507
  • Growth opportunities
  • Supportive team
  • Flex working

Manager, HR Business Partnering, Permanent, Full-time, Circa $155k + super based in Sydney East

Your new company

Join a progressive local government organisation that delivers a wide range of community services and programs. With a large and diverse workforce spread across multiple sites, this organisation is committed to fostering a positive culture and delivering exceptional outcomes for its residents.

Your new role

As the Manager of HR Business Partnering, you will lead a team of six HR professionals and drive a proactive, consultative approach to people and culture. Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading and mentoring the HRBP team to uplift capability and performance.
  • Modernising and standardising HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
  • Building strong stakeholder relationships through visible partnering across sites.
  • Managing complex IR/ER matters, including union engagement and early intervention strategies.
  • Supporting organisational design, workforce planning, and cultural initiatives.
  • Contributing to enterprise agreement negotiations and broader HR projects such as OD and HRIS implementation.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven experience in HR leadership, ideally within local government or a complex, multi-site organisation.
  • Strong technical expertise in IR/ER, including EBA management and union engagement.
  • Demonstrated ability to coach and develop a team.
  • Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to shift from reactive casework to proactive partnering.

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary package (circa $155k + super).
  • Opportunity to lead a high-impact team and shape the HR function.
  • Work within a collaborative and community-focused organisation.

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, or send a copy 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.


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