HR Business Partner
- Location:
- Macquarie Park, New South Wales, Australia
- Posted:
- 20th April 2026
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 2993058
- Growth opportunity's
- Supportive team
- Flex working
HR Business partner, based in Macquarie with a salary up to $140k plus super
Your new company
A large and progressive local government organisation is seeking an experienced People & Culture Business Partner to join their established People & Culture team. This is a senior generalist role with a strong focus on employee and industrial relations, partnering closely with leaders to deliver practical, compliant and values‑led people solutions.
Your new role
Reporting to a senior People & Culture leader, you will partner with business units across the organisation, providing both strategic and operational HR advice. Key responsibilities include:
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Acting as a trusted advisor to managers across all aspects of the employee lifecycle
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Providing expert advice on employment conditions, awards and industrial instruments
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Managing complex employee and industrial relations matters, including investigations and disciplinary processes
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Coaching and supporting leaders on performance management and decision-making
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Preparing correspondence, reports and briefing papers for managers and senior leaders
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Supporting recruitment and selection processes in collaboration with Talent Acquisition
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Contributing to the development, implementation and review of People & Culture policies and initiatives
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Managing and delivering People & Culture projects as required
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Ensuring transactional HR processes are delivered accurately and in line with legislation and policy
What you'll need to succeed
You are a confident, resilient and relationship‑focused HR professional with a strong ER background. You will bring:
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Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline
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Significant experience managing employee and industrial relations matters
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Strong knowledge of contemporary HR practices and Australian employment legislation
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Proven ability to interpret awards and industrial instruments and provide clear advice
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Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and coach leaders
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Strong written skills with experience preparing reports and correspondence for senior management
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Highly developed organisational skills and attention to detail
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Experience working with HRIS systems and strong Microsoft Office capability
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Experience within a local or state government environment will be highly regarded.
What you'll get in return
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Permanent role within a large, community‑focused organisation
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Opportunity to influence people outcomes at a strategic and operational level
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Supportive People & Culture team environment
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Competitive salary package and flexible working conditions
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
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