HR Business Partner

People & Culture Business Partner Jobs Sydney | Wealth Mgmt

People & Culture Business Partner job in Melbourne CBD with an established wealth management firm. Lead ER casework, partner senior leaders.

About the opportunity

An established Australian wealth management firm is hiring a People & Culture Business Partner to join a small, close-knit P&C team in Sydney.

This is a true generalist seat with an employee relations spine. You will own ER casework end to end, partner with department heads on their people decisions, and pick up hands-on operational work when the team needs it. One day you are coaching a business leader through a sensitive investigation, the next you are presenting P&C metrics to shape a retention plan. It suits someone who likes being close to the business rather than sitting behind a centre of excellence.

You will report into a Senior P&C Business Partner and work alongside colleagues covering Talent, Operations, and Learning & Development.

About the company

Our client is a well-regarded Australian financial services firm with a long history in stockbroking, financial planning, funds management, and portfolio management. It is a stable, professional environment with a reputation for looking after both clients and staff. The P&C function is small, respected, and trusted by the leadership group.

What the role looks like day to day

• Partner with business leaders and key stakeholders to understand their operational objectives and advise on people management decisions
• Lead and manage employee relations casework, keeping every matter fair, consistent, and in line with company policy, employment legislation, and best practice
• Coach department heads through ER issues, run effective investigations, and recommend action on sensitive and complex situations
• Identify, assess, and manage people-related risk, escalating high-risk matters appropriately
• Provide expert guidance on P&C policies, procedures, and employment legislation, keeping the business compliant with workplace laws
• Collect, analyse, and present P&C metrics so recommendations are backed by data
• Support the Senior P&C BP in guiding leaders through the performance management cycle and career pathway planning
• Support P&C projects and organisational change initiatives, making sure they are communicated properly
• Pitch in on day-to-day operations when needed: employment contracts for new hires, onboarding, the P&C inbox, HR system updates, and workflow processing
• Maintain accurate employee records, documentation, and case files
• Drive engagement, conflict resolution, and wellbeing initiatives that keep the culture positive
• Promote safe work practices and meet WHS responsibilities

What you will bring

• 5 to 8 years in HR, ideally in a business partnering or employee relations focused role
• Strong working knowledge of Australian employment legislation and industrial awards, with the ability to interpret and apply Awards, legislation, and policy in practice
• Experience managing senior stakeholders and influencing leaders who are busy and commercially minded
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, with the discretion to handle sensitive matters professionally
• Commercial acumen and the ability to think strategically while still doing the hands-on work
• Tertiary qualifications in HR, business, psychology, or equivalent
• Excellent written and verbal communication and close attention to detail
• Comfortable working full time in the office in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Nice to have

• Experience with an HRIS and a Learning Management System (LMS)
• Prior exposure to financial services, professional services, or another regulated environment
• Experience presenting people data and metrics to leadership

What is on offer

• A permanent, full-time role in Melbourne CBD with an established, financially stable employer
• A genuine generalist remit where you own ER and still get exposure across the whole employee lifecycle
• A small P&C team where your advice lands directly with senior leaders
• Career development within a firm that promotes from within and values long tenure

Frequently asked questions

• What is the salary for this People & Culture Business Partner role? [Shane to confirm range] plus super. Salary is set against experience, particularly depth in employee relations and stakeholder partnering.
• Is this role hybrid or office based? This is an in-office role in Sydney CBD. The firm values face-to-face partnering with leaders, so candidates need to be comfortable working from the office full time.
• What qualifications do I need? Tertiary qualifications in HR, business, psychology, or an equivalent discipline, plus 5 to 8 years of HR experience with a strong employee relations component.
• Do I need financial services experience? No. Sector experience is a bonus, not a requirement. Strong Australian employment law knowledge and confident ER casework matter more.
• Who will I report to? You will work closely with, and partner alongside, a Senior P&C Business Partner within a small People & Culture team.
• How do I apply? Send your CV to Shane O'Neill at Civitas Talent using the details below. All applications are handled in confidence and the employer name is shared at first conversation.

How to apply

Apply through this page or email your CV to Shane O'Neill, Director, HR & HSE Recruitment at Civitas Talent, at shane@civitastalent.com. For a confidential discussion before applying, call Shane on 0420 736 144.

Civitas Talent is a specialist HR and HSE recruitment firm working across Australia and New Zealand. All enquiries are treated in strict confidence.