Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

* Immediate start in Sydney CBD with a competitive salary package offering you stability and recognition for your experience. * Strategic advisory position reporting directly to the Head of HR APAC, giving you the platform to influence business-critical initiatives and shape organisational effectiveness. * Work within a globally respected financial services network that values inclusive practices, training opportunities, and much more.

You will be empowered to drive impactful HR outcomes across talent management, performance, employee relations, and organisational effectiveness, all while ensuring compliance with Australian employment legislation. The organisation is renowned for its global reach, institutional-grade platforms, and commitment to nurturing talent through supportive leadership and flexible working opportunities. If you are looking for a role where your expertise will be valued and your professional growth supported within a Fortune 100 environment, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact.

What you'll do:

As a Human Resources Business Partner based in Sydney CBD, you will play a central role in shaping the people strategy for Australia by acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating closely with the Head of HR APAC on workforce planning and organisational design projects that are critical to business success. You will provide valuable insights into workforce trends and capability gaps, coach leaders on performance management techniques, and drive talent review processes that foster growth leadership. Your expertise in employee relations will be essential as you lead complex cases while ensuring compliance with Australian employment law. Additionally, you will partner with Talent Acquisition on recruitment strategies for key roles and support succession planning efforts that build a dependable pipeline of future leaders. By supporting transformation initiatives at both regional and local levels - including restructures - you will help create an agile workplace where employees feel included, supported, and empowered.

• Serve as the primary HR advisor to the Australia leadership team by aligning local priorities with both Global and APAC HR strategy frameworks.
• Partner closely with the Head of HR APAC on workforce planning, organisational design, and key business initiatives that drive transformation.
• Provide actionable insights on workforce trends, risks, and capability gaps to inform senior decision-makers and support business objectives.
• Coach leaders on performance management, capability building, and fostering effective teams that contribute positively to organisational culture.
• Drive performance management processes and talent reviews in accordance with APAC-wide frameworks to ensure consistency and fairness.
• Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives that nurture future talent within the organisation.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on hiring strategies for critical roles, ensuring alignment with business needs and diversity goals.
• Lead complex employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, and terminations while maintaining compliance with legal requirements.
• Ensure adherence to the Fair Work Act and proactively mitigate legal or reputational risk through sound judgement and risk management.
• Support both regional and local transformation initiatives such as restructures and change programmes that enhance organisational agility.

What you bring:

To excel as a Human Resources Business Partner in this financial services environment, your extensive experience in HR- particularly within business partnering or generalist roles - will be crucial. Your background advising senior stakeholders equips you to build strong inter-personal connections across diverse teams. Financial Services industry exposure ensures you bring relevant sector knowledge while deep familiarity with Australian employment law positions you as a reliable resource for compliance matters. Experience navigating matrix structures will allow you to collaborate effectively across regions. Your commercial acumen supports responsible decision-making aligned with organisational goals; meanwhile, your strategic partnering skills enable you to foster trust-based relationships throughout the business. Sound judgement in risk management protects both legal interests and company reputation. Exceptional stakeholder management showcases your ability to work collaboratively at senior levels. Operating independently under regional oversight highlights your dependability while contributing positively to communal objectives. A data-driven mindset ensures your recommendations are evidence-based - making you an invaluable asset who supports growth leadership.

• 6–10+ years of proven experience in Human Resources within either a HR Business Partner or generalist capacity is required for this role.
• Demonstrated ability advising senior stakeholders in complex environments ensures you can connect effectively across all levels of the organisation.
• Financial Services industry experience is mandatory so you understand sector-specific challenges and regulatory requirements.
• Deep knowledge of Australian employment law and employee relations practices enables you to operate compliantly within local frameworks.
• Experience operating within regional or global matrix structures allows you to collaborate seamlessly across borders.
• Strong commercial acumen combined with risk-based decision making supports responsible business outcomes.
• Strategic partnering skills paired with influencing abilities help you nurture relationships built on trust and mutual understanding.
• Sound judgement in risk management ensures legal compliance while protecting organisational reputation.
• Exceptional stakeholder management at senior levels demonstrates your interpersonal strengths in collaborative settings.
• Ability to operate independently under regional oversight shows your dependability while contributing positively to communal goals.
• Data-driven approach combined with outcome orientation means your recommendations are grounded in evidence.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of the world’s most respected financial services networks - connecting clients globally through institutional-grade platforms, end-to-end clearing services, market intelligence, and local expertise. With over 4,500 employees serving more than 54,000 commercial clients from 70 offices across six continents, it offers unparalleled access to global markets alongside robust support systems for its staff. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities designed around individual needs; generous pension contributions ensure long-term security; ongoing training opportunities foster continuous learning; supportive leadership encourages personal growth; inclusive practices promote belonging; and communal values underpin every aspect of daily operations. As part of a Fortune 100 company with a century-long track record of excellence, you’ll enjoy being part of an environment where knowledge sharing is encouraged - and where your contributions are recognised as vital to collective success.