At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR strategy and operations while partnering with executives in a dynamic B2B environment.
- Company: A lean, specialised B2B organisation with around 60 employees.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: 12-month contract, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by guiding HR through change and supporting leadership.
- Qualifications: Strong HR experience with senior stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
A lean, specialised B2B organisation (~60 employees) is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner for a 12-month maternity cover.
This is a senior role with genuine complexity — ideal for someone who can balance strategic work with hands-on oversight in a fast-moving environment.
The role
You’ll be the senior HR lead locally, partnering closely with executives and global HR teams.
With leadership changes underway and increased governance requirements, you’ll provide stability, direction and pragmatic HR support across the business.
You’ll oversee a capable HR/WHS Advisor who manages operations, while you focus on stakeholder management, complex ER, committee work and global HR processes.
Key responsibilities
- Partner with senior leaders; coach, advise and influence
- Lead HR governance: Executive Committee, Remuneration Committee, D&I
- Manage complex ER, performance issues and sensitive matters
- Oversee HR operations, payroll accuracy and compliance
- Deliver global HR cycles: performance, engagement, D&I, succession
- Run the annual bonus cycle (calibration + spreadsheet calculations)
- Localise global policies and push back where needed
- Support change initiatives and ad hoc executive requests
- Drive retention and key-person dependency work
What you bring
- Strong HR generalist capability with senior stakeholder confidence
- Experience in complex, ambiguous or global/matrix environments
- Ability to switch between strategic and operational work
- Sound judgement, pragmatism and relationship-building skills
- Comfort with manual systems and non-integrated processes
- A steady presence during organisational change
- Details
- 12-month fixed-term contract
- 4 days per week (0.8 FTE)
- Hybrid: 50% WFH
- September start with a one-month handover
- Mid-$100Ks base + super (pro-rated)
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Senior HR Business Partner in Sydney employer: Capability HR
Join a leading national professional services firm that values excellence and innovation, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions to the People Risk & Compliance Team will be recognised and rewarded. With a focus on employee growth, this role provides opportunities to engage in meaningful work while collaborating with senior leaders in a supportive environment. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively.
