People & Culture Business Partner
- Location:
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Posted:
- 21st September 2026
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 3019091
- Sydney CBD offices
- True business partnering role - diverse national workforce
- Generous benefits, employee experience and wellbeing focused organisation
Your new company
A well established Australian SME business with projects and properties across the country. Based at the Sydney CBD Head Office, this is a true business partnering opportunity, playing a key part in the delivery of operational and strategic people projects for a workforce of 200 + employees. With generous benefits and a focus on employee experience and wellbeing, this is an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded HR professional who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with operational delivery.
Your new role
As the People & Culture Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, delivering practical and commercially focused HR advice and services to drive engagement and performance. Key responsibilities will include:
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Business partnering and coaching all levels of the business and the leadership on a daily basis, building relationships and providing advice and counsel
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Employee relations, including case management and workplace investigations when needed
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Providing HR advice and support on Fairwork, employment legislation, modern award interpretation and PIPs
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Leadership coaching
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Employee engagement and wellbeing program delivery
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Supporting with WHS, RTW administration
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Delivery of diversity and inclusion initiatives
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Recruitment and onboarding activities as and when needed
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Talent management, succession planning and ensuring talent development plans are in place
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Partnering with the ELT in the delivery of people-related programs supporting change and transformation
What you'll need to succeed
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A minimum two years as an HR Business Partner within a small to medium-sized business
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Strong knowledge of employee relations with experience of managing workplace investigations and performance-related conversations
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Excellent employment legislation and HR policy knowledge
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Passion for recruitment and talent management as this will be part of the wider HR role
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Proven ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels of an organisation
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Excellent coaching, influencing and communication skills
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Strong expertise in Fair Work legislation, employment law and HR best practice
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You must have experience of the delivery and execution of people projects and coaching a business through change and transformation.
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Knowledge of the construction or property sector would be beneficial but not essential
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Thrive working in small teams and enjoy being at the coalface of the business
What you'll get in return
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly successful organisation where you can make a meaningful contribution while continuing to develop your HR career
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Salary range from 110 - 130K base + super + bonus depending on experience
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Generous benefits, leave and wellbeing programs
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Central Sydney CBD offices with great offices and amenities
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This is a permanent position working full time in the office
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, with your current notice period and salary needs.
