We're seeking an experienced People & Culture Business Partner to join our Sydney team and work closely with senior leaders to shape a high-performing, compliant, and values-driven workplace.About LonsecLonsec is one of Australia's leading investment research and insights providers, trusted by financial advisers, fund managers, and super funds for our deep expertise, forward-thinking analysis, and powerful portfolio tools.
Our mission is to drive smarter investment decisions and support the growth of the financial industry through cutting-edge research and actionable insights.About The Role:The People & Culture (P&C;) Business Partner is a key role partnering closely with Executives.
The role balances strategic partnering with hands-on delivery, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, risk management, and fostering an ethical, customer-centric culture aligned with industry standards.
This role is responsible for managing end to end recruitment, assisting with staff development activities and the onboarding and offboarding of staff within the Lonsec group.
Responsibilities:Strategic Business PartneringPartner with senior leaders to understand business priorities and deliver HR strategies aligned to organisational goalsProvide commercially focused advice on workforce planning, organisational design, and talent managementAct as a trusted advisor, offering insights and solutions to people-related challengesContribute to a high-performance, engaged, and values-driven cultureEmployee Relations, Performance & AdvisoryProvide guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations matters, including performance, conduct, and policy interpretationManage employee relations issues end-to-end, including investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processesSupport performance management processes including goal setting, reviews, development planning, and addressing capability gapsContribute to succession planning, leadership development, and remuneration decisions (salary reviews and promotions)Ensure consistent and fair application of HR policies and facilitate effective communication between employees and leadershipTalent Acquisition & Workforce PlanningLead end-to-end recruitment,



partnering with hiring managers to deliver timely and effective hiring outcomesDevelop and execute sourcing strategies (e.g. LinkedIn Recruiter, SEEK) and build proactive talent pipelinesEnsure position descriptions, hiring briefs, and recruitment processes are aligned to business needs and organisational structureManage external recruitment agencies and ensure provider agreements are compliant and up to dateHR Operations, Compliance & ReportingOversee HR operations across the employee lifecycle, ensuring efficient, compliant, and consistent people processesMaintain accurate employee records to support payroll, reporting, and compliance requirementsPrepare and manage employment documentation, including contracts, letters, and organisational change communicationsDeliver HR reporting and analytics (e.g. workforce data, salary reporting, recruitment metrics, regulatory reporting such as ABS and WGEA)Manage regulatory and compliance requirements in collaboration with Risk and ComplianceOnboarding, Offboarding & Employee ExperienceOversee end-to-end onboarding and induction processes, including pre-employment checks and recent starter experienceManage offboarding processes, including exit interviews, compliance requirements, and return of company propertyAnalyse employee lifecycle data (e.g. exit feedback) to identify trends and inform retention and engagement strategiesContinuously enhance the employee experience across the lifecycleLearning & DevelopmentIdentify training needs and implement targeted learning and development initiatives in partnership with leadersSupport employee development planning, including post-probation and ongoing capability buildingSource and coordinate internal and external training opportunitiesProjects, Engagement & Continuous ImprovementSupport HR planning and organisational initiatives aligned to business prioritiesContribute to continuous improvement of HR processes, systems, and policiesCoordinate HR activities,



meetings, and stakeholder engagementSupport employee benefits and wellbeing initiativesUndertake additional HR projects and responsibilities as requiredAbout You:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field4+ years experience in a HR Advisor or HR Generalist role within financial servicesExperience supporting leaders and managers with day-to-day HR advisory across the employee lifecycleProven ability to manage employee relations matters, including performance management, conduct issues, and workplace investigationsExperience contributing to or partnering on workforce planning, organisational design, and talent initiativesExposure to end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processesExperience with planning of training and development activities for employeesExperience with HRIS systems (Employment Hero or similar experience preferred)Strong attention to detail coupled with excellent writing skills.Strong time management skills to meet deadlines and coordinate responsibilities.Exceptional communication and relationship management skills in order to build rapport with candidates and manage external recruiter relationships.Ability to work in a close-knit team as well as autonomously, whilst taking responsibility for meeting personal objectives.MS WordMS Excel (intermediate to advanced)MS OutlookWhat we offerOngoing flexible working arrangementsFamily friendly work-life balancePaid parental leaveVolunteer and Study leaveGenuinely open and supportive culture with an approachable executive teamOngoing training and professional developmentWellness program (including an annual wellness reimbursement for all staff to put towards health and wellness-related activities)If you're a driven professional with a passion for financial services and thrive in a dynamic, client-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.Lonsec is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage applications from people belonging to groups underrepresented in Financial Services.Working rights - You must hold current permanent and full-time working rights in Australia eg.
Citizen or Permanent Resident

📌 Lonsec Research & Ratings - People And Culture Business Partner (New South Wales)
🏢 Lonsec
📍 New South Wales