We're partnering with a highly respected professional services organisation that continues to experience strong growth across Australia and New Zealand. As a result, they are looking for an experienced People & Culture professional to join the team on a parental leave contract and play a pivotal role across both recruitment and business partnering.
The role offers genuine breadth, variety and impact. Approximately 50% of your time will be dedicated to recruitment, with the balance focused on partnering with leaders across a range of people related matters.
The Opportunity
Joining a collaborative and highly regarded People & Culture team, you will:
Lead end-to-end recruitment across a broad portfolio of roles
Manage approximately 20 active vacancies across professional and support functions
Recruit roles ranging from support positions through to principal level professionals
Coordinate annual internship and graduate recruitment programs
Partner with leaders on day-to-day people matters and employee lifecycle activities
Support performance conversations and coaching discussions
Provide advice on leave management, policies and workplace practices
Assist with employee relations matters and workplace conflict resolution
Interpret employment legislation and provide practical people advice
Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across the business




This is a hands-on role requiring someone who enjoys switching between strategic conversations and operational delivery.
About You
You are likely to have started your career in recruitment before moving into a broader HR or Business Partnering role.
Strong end-to-end recruitment experience
Business Partnering experience in a complex organisational environment
Exposure to employee relations matters and confidence managing cases
Experience working within professional services, partnerships or matrix organisations
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
The ability to provide credible advice to senior and highly accomplished professionals
A pragmatic and commercially minded approach
The confidence to work autonomously
Most importantly, you are professional, resilient and capable of building credibility quickly with intelligent and highly successful stakeholders.
Why This Role?
Broad role across recruitment and Business Partnering
High level of stakeholder engagement and influence
Supportive and experienced People & Culture leadership team
Growing business with an exciting period of change and expansion
Chance to make an immediate impact
Interested?
If you enjoy recruitment but don't want to lose the broader HR component, or you're a Business Partner who still loves being close to talent acquisition, this represents a fantastic opportunity to utilise the full breadth of your experience.
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📌 Senior Hr Business Partner (Melbourne)
🏢 Tandem Partners
📍 Melbourne