* Full time, 5-year fixed term
* Provide strategic leadership of HR Business Partnering, transforming it into a proactive, client-focused function that drives alignment between people strategies and organisational goals
* Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation
About the Organisation
Tandem Partners is partnering with a large, complex, and purpose-led organisation, recognised for its commitment to creating positive impact through its research, innovation and people. Operating in an environment of change and transformation, this highly reputable organisation is focused on building an inclusive, high-performing and innovative environment that enables its people to thrive and deliver exceptional outcomes for its communities and stakeholders.
About the Role
Reporting to an exceptional and inspiring Chief HR Officer, the Director of HR Business Partnering plays a critical leadership role within the HR function. This role will provide strategic leadership of the HR Partnering team ensuring alignment between people strategies and organisational goals. This is a visible, high-impact role that will shape the next evolution of HR partnering within the organisation, driving innovative, customer-focused solutions, and embedding a truly strategic partnering mindset across the team.
As a trusted advisor to senior and executive leaders, the Director will lead the transformation of HR Partnering into a proactive, client-centred function that delivers consistent, high-impact support across a highly educated and complex workforce.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the HR Business Partnering team to deliver high-quality, strategic support and advice across the organisation.
* Build organisational capability by defining and modelling what "good partnering" looks like, driving a culture of trust, collaboration, and service excellence.
* Provide expert guidance on complex people and employee relations matters in an industrial, fast-changing and ambiguous environment.
* Partner with the Workplace Relations team to manage and resolve industrial matters in a fair, constructive, and values-aligned manner.
* Coach and influence senior leaders to build leadership capability and support the delivery of organisational priorities.
* Champion customer focus and continuous improvement across all People and Culture services.
About You
You are an experienced HR leader who thrives in complex, changing environments and understands the value of authentic, strategic partnership. You bring credibility, courage, and a collaborative mindset, along with strong expertise in employment and industrial relations.
You will bring:
* Significant experience leading HR Business Partnering or equivalent people functions in a large, complex organisation.
* Deep knowledge and hands-on experience in industrial and workplace relations, including engagement with unions and navigating complex employment matters.
* Proven success leading transformation and change.
* Strong leadership and coaching capability, with the ability to develop high-performing teams and influence at the executive level.
* Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of HR business partnering in a purpose-led organisation undergoing meaningful transformation. Working alongside a visionary Chief HR Officer and a highly collaborative team, the role you play will make a significant impact on the organisation and culture.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Term and remuneration
The successful candidate will be offered a five-year fixed term position on a full-time basis with a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications. The appointment is subject to completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
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