Commercial People Partner - Sydney

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Your new company
  
At Hays, we believe in being long-term partners with our people as well as our customers. Together, we will work for your tomorrow, and the possibilities are endless. 
  
With over 50 years of business success, we have built a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. Joining Hays isn’t just about being part of a global business leader; with over 12,000 people across 32 countries, you’ll be making a difference in the world of work.  
  
Your new role 
  
Joining Hays, means you’ll be part of a forward-thinking business that’s going places.   
  
Our global network and ways of working mean you’ll be part of something bigger, whilst taking pride in the work you do within a collaborative team. As the Business Partner, we will empower you to think beyond, redefine standards and evolve the status quo. 
  
This is a full‑time, Max Term Contract with delivery through to March 2027. You’ll be based in our Hays Sydney CBD office.  
  
As a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you will translate business priorities into people strategies that drive performance, workforce capability and sustainable growth. Leveraging workforce insights, market intelligence and commercial acumen, you will identify opportunities and risks while shaping talent, culture and organisational effectiveness initiatives. Working closely with leaders and the broader People & Culture team, you will lead projects, support organisational change and deliver people solutions that enhance employee experience and business outcomes.
  
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Partner who thrives on variety, enjoys working in a dynamic and evolving environment, and is excited by the opportunity to get involved in new projects, broaden their experience, and continue learning.
  
We also welcome applications from Senior HR Advisors who are ready to take the next step in their career. At Hays, we believe in recognising potential, investing in talent, and providing opportunities for people to grow and develop.
  
Key Responsibilities include: 

• Partner with senior leaders to deliver strategic workforce planning, people insights and commercially focused solutions that support business growth.
• Lead talent, succession and capability initiatives, identifying future workforce needs and developing high-performing talent pipelines.
• Drive organisational design, transformation and change programs, including restructures, workforce optimisation and business improvement initiatives.
• Influence performance and leadership effectiveness by embedding a high-performance culture, improving capability and supporting employee development.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, governance and people risk, balancing commercial, operational and legal considerations.
• Champion culture, engagement and strategic people projects, using workforce data and insights to enhance employee experience, retention and business outcomes.

What you'll need to succeed 

• Experience supporting leaders within a fast-paced commercial organisation
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex people issues.
• Experience partnering with and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Proven experience in delivery and execution of people initiatives.
• Solid HR generalist experience across performance, employee relations, organisational development and talent management.

What you'll get in return 
  
This is an incredible opportunity to shape your career in part of a growing business and achieve your ambitions. You’ll have the chance to learn from inspirational and determined leaders. Our scale gives you access to a pool of best-practice tools to tap into so you can make an impact. Other benefits include:
Flexible working arrangements to allow you to work how and where suits you best

• Celebrate success: Your success is our success, and we reward strong performance as a cornerstone of life at Hays
• Thrive in a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels welcome
• Wellbeing rewards: Benefit from health, leisure and lifestyle partnership discounts 
• Employee Resource Groups and Working Groups for you to connect and collaborate with like-minded colleagues
• Global career opportunities - make your mark locally or explore international opportunities with Hays 

What you need to do now  
  
If you’re looking for a role that challenges and helps you to make an impact, let’s create tomorrow together. There’s no telling where a career at Hays might take you.  
  
Contact Sandy Luhr, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner by submitting your application via the Apply Now button.   
  
By joining Hays, you'll be part of an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We invite people of all genders, ages, cultures, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who belong to LGBTQIA+ community, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities. If you require support and/or adjustments throughout our recruitment process please contact recruitment.anz@hays.com.au