Strategic Business Partnering

- Partner with senior leaders to align and execute the people strategy in line with business goals.
- Use data and insights to advise on workforce planning, organisational design, and talent strategies.
- Drive key people initiatives related to performance, engagement, succession, and capability development. I.e. female network, employee engagement network and leadership development.
- Lead strategic change initiatives and transformation projects with strong change management plans.
- Proven expertise in Industrial Relations management, Employee Bargaining Agreement negotiations, and resolving complex employee relations and operational challenges in multi-site airport environments with blue-collar workforces.

Operational Excellence

- Provide expert advice and guidance on employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation.
- Support leaders in managing complex HR issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of HR policies and practices.
- Oversee and continuously improve core HR processes such as onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle changes.
- Monitor and support compliance with relevant local legislation and internal governance frameworks.
- Act as an escalation point for HR queries, ensuring timely and pragmatic resolutions.

Leadership Development & Capability Building

- Coach and influence leaders to build high-performing teams and improve people leadership capability.
- Partner with L&D; teams to deliver targeted training and development programs.
- Support leadership reviews, talent calibration, and development planning.

Data, Insights & Reporting





- Leverage people data and analytics to identify trends and make evidence‑based recommendations.
- Provide regular reporting and insights to leadership teams to support decision‑making.

Continuous Improvement

- Drive the implementation and adoption of HR initiatives and programs at the country level.
- Partner with other HR Advisors and People Services Leads, including regional and global teams, to identify and share improvement opportunities.
- Contribute to business cases, change management, and communication strategies for large‑scale transformation initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

- Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a senior strategic business partner capacity.
- Proven experience working closely with senior leaders across multiple disciplines.
- Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and HR best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to manage change, lead projects, and deliver results.
- Experience using HRIS platforms and HR data analytics tools (e.g., Workday).

Safety Responsibilities

- Comply with local WHS legislation and relevant Codes and standards.
- Not endanger the health or safety of themselves or others in the workplace.




- Notify the supervision or management immediately if an event occurs or risk/hazard is identified.
- Cooperate and comply with Vanderlande Policies and Procedures while on company premises or conducting business or undertaking for Vanderlande abroad.
- Consult and cooperate with regard to health and safety matters on site.
- Participate in developing, documenting, implementing and maintaining safe systems of work for their activities on site.
- If performing work, must provide adequate supervision to ensure that documented safe systems of work are adhered to.
- Only perform work you have been trained on and deemed competent in by direct supervision.
- Cease work where there is a perceived risk or known immediate risk to the health and safety of self or others. If the task cannot be done safely, do not do it.
- Allow for sufficient time to obtain the required safe work permits.
- Promote the involvement of their workers in work health and safety activities on site; be responsible for keeping the workplace in a clean and tidy condition.
- Actively and timely participate in work health and safety meetings and awareness training.
- Demonstrate commitment to work health and safety through their own actions and attitudes.
- Uses Personal Protective Equipment as required and directed.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal prospect/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

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📌 Senior HR Partner (City of Sydney)
🏢 Vanderlande Industries
📍 City of Sydney