HR Business Partner
Location: Sydney, Australia
Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 + Super
Industry: Leading Global Consultancy
Work Type: Full-time, on-site (with national travel as required)
Consulting Experience Preferred

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About the Role

We are partnering with a leading global consultancy to find an experienced and strategic HR Business Partner with deep expertise in employee engagement, rewards, and recognition. This role sits within a high-performing and collaborative HR team, offering a unique opportunity to shape culture, performance, and growth across Australia.

You will act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, leading HR initiatives and people strategies across multiple states, while managing a small HR team.

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Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic HR partner to business units, aligning people strategies with commercial goals.

• Design and deliver HR strategies with measurable business impact.

• Lead national employee engagement programs and recognition initiatives.

• Manage performance management cycles including planning, reviews, and continuous feedback loops.

• Collaborate with business leaders and L&D to identify capability needs and develop tailored solutions.

• Drive compensation and benefits planning, with a strong understanding of GEO-specific nuances.

• Provide coaching and advice to leaders on team dynamics, employee relations, conflict management, and policies.

• Use data-driven insights and HR metrics to shape decisions and measure effectiveness.

• Lead or contribute to HR project teams focused on improving organizational effectiveness.

• Oversee HR responsibilities across NSW, Canberra, Perth, and Queensland (with occasional travel).

• Manage a small team (2-3 direct reports), fostering development and collaboration.

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About You

Essential:

• 10+ years’ HR experience with a strong focus on Business Partnering, Engagement, and Rewards.

• Proven ability to lead strategic HR programs across large or complex organizations.

• Strong knowledge of the full employee lifecycle and employee relations frameworks.

• Experience working in cross-cultural, international environments and across time zones.

• Tertiary qualifications in HR or a related discipline.

• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution skills.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in a global consultancy, ICT, or professional services firm.

• In-depth understanding of ANZ-specific HR practices and employment legislation.

• Expertise in change management and HR analytics.

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What’s On Offer

• Be part of a supportive, high-impact HR team in a respected global consultancy.

• Lead meaningful employee initiatives with real business impact.

• Collaborate with diverse and talented stakeholders across Australia.

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Ready to shape the future of employee engagement and recognition in a top-tier consultancy?
Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.

As a Renumeration Manager for this large government body you will perform market research, job evaluation using the Hay methodology and develop position benchmark reports to inform remuneration decision making.

Key activities

• Ensure remuneration management for employees and executives is competitive, fair and equitable and within policy and government guidelines
• Prepare remuneration data for annual salary submissions
• Review and enhance remuneration processes and governance to ensure the way remuneration is managed is both accurate and trustworthy
• Manage the contract renewal process for executives in collaboration with the applicable PC&E Senior Business Partner
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the effective management of remuneration, bringing a solutions focus to all matters
• Ensure compliance with the public entity executive classification policy/guidelines, and within the organisation’s Remuneration Policy and Remuneration Framework guidelines
• Undertake gender pay gap analysis and recommend action to ensure pay equity in support of the commitments

Skills and experience

• Previous experience in HR role with a focus on remuneration and rewards administration
• Experience developing and deploying remuneration strategies that are aligned with the overall organisation strategy
• Ability to work successfully with stakeholders at all levels to gain alignment on strategy and plans
• Highly developed numerical and analytical skills
• Proficiency in HR software and data management systems
• Knowledge of employment and benefits related law for Australia and state government wide
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships
• Previous experience working within the government sector highly regarded

Apply now to securer an interview or contact Dylan Tasker on 9236 7753 for a confidential discussion.

The Role
A State Government Agency is seeking a Senior People and Culture Business Partner for an initial 14-month contract with a strong possibility of extension or transition to a permanent role. This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional who can provide both hands-on support and strategic HR guidance in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

You’ll partner closely with business leaders, lead workforce initiatives, and support organisational change across a high-impact portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted business partner, proactively engaging with stakeholders to understand workforce needs
• Provide expert advice on workforce planning, change management, and HR strategy
• Support organisational change, ensuring compliance with Victorian Government legislation and Fair Work guidelines
• Use data and workforce analytics to inform HR decisions and drive improved outcomes

About You

• 5-7 years’ experience as a People & Culture or HR Business Partner, ideally in government, infrastructure, or major project environments
• A strategic mindset paired with a hands-on, problem-solving approach
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Able to navigate ambiguity and deliver results in complex, fast-moving environments

If this sounds like you, apply now or email Ahmad at ahmad.jahfar@talentinternational.com

The Data and Artificial Intelligence (DAI) team empowers agencies to tackle challenges using advanced analytics and data-driven insights. Within this team, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Unit leads projects to improve service delivery and promote innovation across the Queensland Government.

As a Technical Business Analyst, you will be instrumental in shaping the design, configuration, evaluation, and ongoing development of technical services. You’ll bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions, enabling impactful outcomes through strategic data and AI initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and documentation of business processes, procedures, and solution designs.

• Critically analyse information and elicit requirements to define and document new business opportunities.

• Conduct business process improvement analyses using modelling tools to recommend optimisations aligned with government strategies.

• Facilitate collaboration between business units, technology teams, and support teams to ensure solution alignment with business goals.

• Identify opportunities through strategic and financial analysis and contribute to the development of business cases.

• Research and review complex issues and proposals, identifying key impacts on service delivery and operations.

• Engage and consult across departments and agencies to produce program documentation including cost-benefit analysis.

• Liaise with senior stakeholders to ensure business needs are accurately reflected in recommended solutions.

About You

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in high-profile projects, particularly in technology integration or business transformation initiatives.

• Strong skills in preparing comprehensive documentation, including business cases, reports, and change artefacts.

• A consultative approach with the ability to influence, negotiate, and facilitate effectively.

• Advanced stakeholder engagement capabilities and the confidence to communicate with senior leaders.

• A passion for leveraging data and AI to improve public sector services and outcomes.

• Any experince working within AI intiatives is prefable

To be consdiered for this role please click Apply Now.