People Consultant

Talent International is currently recruiting for a People Consultant x 2 to join our client’s team based in Ultimo. The position is a 6-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $550 per day + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

About the Role

The People Consultant provides Tier 2 operational HR partnering and case management support to leaders and staff across assigned client groups. You will ensure the consistent, timely, and compliant application of policies, procedures, and enterprise agreements while delivering trusted advice across the employee lifecycle.

Working closely with Client Services, Strategic Business Partners, and specialist Centres of Excellence (Workplace Relations, Reward, Talent Acquisition, Learning & OD, and Health, Safety & Wellbeing), you will play a key role in managing people matters, supporting workforce initiatives, and building leadership capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end employee case management across the employee lifecycle.
• Provide practical HR and workplace relations advice on performance, conduct, and employee concerns.
• Interpret and apply enterprise agreements, employment legislation, and organisational policies.
• Act as a trusted operational partner to client groups and key stakeholders.
• Support managers with low-to-moderate workplace investigations, escalating complex matters where required.
• Coach leaders in effective performance management and difficult conversations.
• Support recruitment activities, role evaluations, and remuneration advice in line with job architecture frameworks.
• Provide advisory support during organisational change, including consultation and redeployment.
• Maintain accurate case records and manage complaints through HR systems, ensuring confidentiality.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across HR processes and documentation.

About You

You will be a confident and experienced HR professional who thrives in an operational, advisory environment and enjoys partnering closely with leaders.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in operational HR business partnering, advisory, and case management.
• Strong capability in interpreting and applying industrial instruments and employment legislation.
• Proven experience partnering with managers and senior stakeholders to resolve people issues.
• Ability to deliver high-quality, timely advice in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Experience using HR systems such as Workday, ServiceNow HRSD, or similar platforms.
• Experience collaborating with specialist HR functions to deliver integrated People services.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Accreditation or formal training in a recognised job evaluation methodology (e.g. Hay Group / Korn Ferry, Mercer CED, or equivalent) – desirable.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Jessica Abboud on Jessica.Abboud@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.