Senior People & Culture Business Partner

We are seeking an experienced Senior People & Culture Business Partner to work closely with business leaders and turn strategic priorities into practical people initiatives.

This is a broad senior generalist role for someone who combines strong employee relations expertise with commercial judgement, a proactive mindset and the confidence to have constructive conversations. You will help leaders strengthen capability, improve employee experience, manage people risks and build an inclusive, accountable culture.

What you’ll do
Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organisational design, talent, engagement and change.
Coach leaders through performance management, employee relations matters and complex people decisions.
Lead recruitment outcomes for your assigned functions, with support for administration and coordination.
Identify capability gaps and retention risks, and work with leaders and the learning team on practical solutions.
Use people data and employee feedback to recommend actions that improve team effectiveness and psychosocial safety.
Advise on employment law,



policy and compliance across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Lead or contribute to People & Culture projects and process improvements.

What you’ll bring
At least 10 years of progressive HR experience, including substantial senior HR Business Partner experience.
Broad generalist expertise across employee relations, performance, talent, culture, change and workforce planning.
The ability to build trusted relationships, influence leaders and provide transparent advice when issues are complex or sensitive.
Robust commercial awareness, sound judgement and the ability to turn insights into action.
A proactive approach, personal accountability and the confidence to work autonomously while contributing to a cooperative team.
A qualification in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or a related field is preferred.

If you enjoy working closely with leaders, solving complex people challenges and seeing your advice make a practical difference, we would welcome your application.

📌 Senior People & Culture Business Partner Melbourne
🏢 Saltus Group
📍 Melbourne