HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner | Sydney | Permanent | Global Business

The opportunity

Two HR Business Partner roles with a global business operating across multiple international markets. Sydney based, permanent and 2 year FTC - partnering directly with senior leaders to shape and deliver the people agenda across a complex and growing workforce.

This is a hands-on strategic HRBP seat. You will operate across the full employee lifecycle and have direct line of sight into how people decisions shape commercial outcomes.

About the business

Our client is a global business with a long established presence across multiple regions and a strong reputation as an employer of choice. The Sydney function sits within a broader international people team and works with sophisticated senior leaders who expect their HR partner to bring commercial judgement, not just process.

About the role

Reporting into a senior People leader, the HR Business Partner will:

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior managers and executives on all people matters
• Partner with the business on workforce planning, organisational design, and capability uplift
• Lead complex employee relations matters end to end, with sound knowledge of Australian employment law
• Drive performance management cycles, calibration, and talent reviews
• Support talent acquisition, onboarding, and succession planning
• Partner on remuneration reviews, benchmarking, and reward frameworks
• Champion learning, development, and leadership capability across the business
• Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at a programme and behavioural level
• Use HR data and analytics to inform decisions and influence senior stakeholders
• Support change and transformation initiatives across the Australian business

About you

You will bring:

• 5+ years HR experience with at least 2 years in a true HRBP capacity
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment law, Fair Work, and modern awards
• Experience operating inside a global, matrixed, or multi-site business
• A confident generalist toolkit across ER, performance, talent, capability, and change
• Sound commercial judgement and the ability to push back constructively
• Excellent stakeholder management across executive, middle management, and frontline
• A track record of moving from advisor to genuine business partner

The offer

• Competitive package on offer
• Sydney CBD based with flexible work arrangements (to be confirmed at offer stage)
• Genuine career path within a global business
• A sophisticated People function with strong leadership and global exposure
• Permanent role with stability, scope, and the ability to leave a mark

How to apply

Click apply and submit your CV through Civitas Talent. For a confidential discussion, contact Shane O'Neill at shane@civitastalent.com or 0420 736 144.