HR Business Partner
Tandem Partners ·www.tandempartners.com.au
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About the Organisation:
This organisation is a large, globally connected high qualified corporate ervices business with a well established presence across Australia and the broader Asia Pacific region. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and deep client relationships, the business operates in a highly performance driven and client centric environment.
The national sophisticated and well established business has experienced consistent growth and plays a critical role within the broader regional network. Known for its collaborative culture, the organisation places a strong emphasis on capability building, inclusion, and continuous improvement, supported by a high calibre People and Culture function.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract, immediate or July start for the right candidate. This is a parental leave replacement assignment, located in Sydney's CBD, with hybrid working from home.
About the Role:
Reporting to a Head of HR, is a HR Business Partner opportunity supporting a defined client group within one of the organisation’s largest and most commercially significant APAC division. The role sits within a lean and high performing People and Culture team
You will operate as a trusted advisor to Partners and senior stakeholders, providing both strategic and hands on HR support across the full employee lifecycle. The role requires a strong balance of commercial thinking, sound judgement, and the ability to influence at a senior level.
Key areas of focus include partnering with leaders on workforce planning, talent and succession, coaching and capability uplift, and managing complex employee relations matters. The position will also play a key role in delivering cyclical HR processes such as remuneration reviews, promotions and performance cycles.
As a true business partner, you will support organisational effectiveness initiatives, contribute to broader HR projects, and help drive engagement, culture and change outcomes across your client group. The position requires agility, resilience, and the ability to navigate ambiguity within a professional services environment.
About You:
You are an experienced HR Business Partner with a strong track record operating within complex, fast paced environments, such as professional services, management consulting, accounting, legal, financial services or similar sectors.
You bring deep expertise in employee relations and a strong understanding of Australian employment legislation, combined with the ability to provide pragmatic, commercially sound advice to senior stakeholders. HR Business Partners are expected to align people strategy with business outcomes, working closely with leadership to drive performance, engagement and capability uplift.
You are confident coaching senior leaders, navigating sensitive situations, and influencing decision making at a senior level. Your style is collaborative, credible and solutions focused, and you are comfortable balancing strategic priorities with hands on delivery across day to day HR matters.
You will also demonstrate strong communication skills, discretion, and a proactive approach to problem solving, along with the ability to quickly build trust and establish yourself as a valued partner within the business.
Why Apply?
This is a high impact HR Business Partner role offering immediate scope, visibility and stakeholder exposure in a respected and complex organisation. It provides an opportunity to step into a pivotal role, influence outcomes, and contribute meaningfully to both people strategy and business performance during a period of transition.
How to Apply:
If you are confident that your experience reflects the above criteria, please apply online.
Should you have queries or would like to sense check your alignment, please contact Matthew Saitta on email matthew@tandempartners.com.au or call 02 8045 2923.
Tandem Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Ref: 4048816
#SCR-matthew-saitta
This organisation is a large, globally connected high qualified corporate ervices business with a well established presence across Australia and the broader Asia Pacific region. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and deep client relationships, the business operates in a highly performance driven and client centric environment.
The national sophisticated and well established business has experienced consistent growth and plays a critical role within the broader regional network. Known for its collaborative culture, the organisation places a strong emphasis on capability building, inclusion, and continuous improvement, supported by a high calibre People and Culture function.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract, immediate or July start for the right candidate. This is a parental leave replacement assignment, located in Sydney's CBD, with hybrid working from home.
About the Role:
Reporting to a Head of HR, is a HR Business Partner opportunity supporting a defined client group within one of the organisation’s largest and most commercially significant APAC division. The role sits within a lean and high performing People and Culture team
You will operate as a trusted advisor to Partners and senior stakeholders, providing both strategic and hands on HR support across the full employee lifecycle. The role requires a strong balance of commercial thinking, sound judgement, and the ability to influence at a senior level.
Key areas of focus include partnering with leaders on workforce planning, talent and succession, coaching and capability uplift, and managing complex employee relations matters. The position will also play a key role in delivering cyclical HR processes such as remuneration reviews, promotions and performance cycles.
As a true business partner, you will support organisational effectiveness initiatives, contribute to broader HR projects, and help drive engagement, culture and change outcomes across your client group. The position requires agility, resilience, and the ability to navigate ambiguity within a professional services environment.
About You:
You are an experienced HR Business Partner with a strong track record operating within complex, fast paced environments, such as professional services, management consulting, accounting, legal, financial services or similar sectors.
You bring deep expertise in employee relations and a strong understanding of Australian employment legislation, combined with the ability to provide pragmatic, commercially sound advice to senior stakeholders. HR Business Partners are expected to align people strategy with business outcomes, working closely with leadership to drive performance, engagement and capability uplift.
You are confident coaching senior leaders, navigating sensitive situations, and influencing decision making at a senior level. Your style is collaborative, credible and solutions focused, and you are comfortable balancing strategic priorities with hands on delivery across day to day HR matters.
You will also demonstrate strong communication skills, discretion, and a proactive approach to problem solving, along with the ability to quickly build trust and establish yourself as a valued partner within the business.
Why Apply?
This is a high impact HR Business Partner role offering immediate scope, visibility and stakeholder exposure in a respected and complex organisation. It provides an opportunity to step into a pivotal role, influence outcomes, and contribute meaningfully to both people strategy and business performance during a period of transition.
How to Apply:
If you are confident that your experience reflects the above criteria, please apply online.
Should you have queries or would like to sense check your alignment, please contact Matthew Saitta on email matthew@tandempartners.com.au or call 02 8045 2923.
Tandem Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Ref: 4048816
#SCR-matthew-saitta
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The HR Business Partner role with Tandem Partners is based in Sydney, NSW, AU. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the HR Business Partner role remote?
Yes — the HR Business Partner position at Tandem Partners is hybrid. Candidates based in AU are preferred.
What does the HR Business Partner role pay?
Tandem Partners lists the HR Business Partner role at AUD 165,000–170,000 per year.
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