We’re partnering with a highly regarded, purpose-led organisation looking for an experienced Senior People Partner to join the team on a 6-month parental leave contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys the best of both worlds, partnering strategically with leaders while staying close to the day-to-day people challenges that make HR engaging!

You'll support a diverse portfolio working alongside a passionate People & Culture function that genuinely cares about its people.

The opportunity:

Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, you'll be a trusted partner to leaders across the business, providing practical advice, challenging thinking where needed and helping drive great people outcomes.

Your days will be varied, but here's a taste of what you'll be doing:

- Partnering with leaders on everything from workforce planning and organisational development through to day-to-day people matters;
- Coaching managers through performance, conduct and complex employee relations challenges;
- Providing day-to-day leadership, coaching and support to an HR Advisor and HR Coordinator, fostering their development and success;
- Supporting culture, engagement and change initiatives;
- Providing advice on employment legislation, policies and industrial instruments; and
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and make life a little easier for leaders and employees alike!

A little about you:

You're an experienced HR professional who knows how to balance commercial thinking with a genuinely people-first approach.

You'll bring:

- Solid experience in a Senior HR Business Partner, Senior People Partner or similar role;




- Strong ER expertise and the confidence to navigate tricky conversations;
- A natural ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels;
- Experience working with senior leaders in a complex organisation;
- Some people leadership or mentoring experience;
- A practical, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to juggle competing priorities; and
- A collaborative approach, a good sense of humour and a willingness to get stuck in!

Why consider It?

- 6-month parental leave contract;
- Hybrid flexibility – 3 days in the office, 2 from home;
- A genuinely purpose-led organisation doing meaningful work;
- A supportive, collaborative People & Culture team; and
- Plenty of variety, autonomy and the chance to make your mark.

How to apply:

For more information or a confidential discussion please email Kimberley Kenneth at ***************@uandu.com quoting reference number 46817.

At u&u; Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via ***********@uandu.com or phone the above-mentioned u&u; consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.

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Please submit your resume in Word format only.

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📌 Senior HR Business Partner (Melbourne)
🏢 u&u. Recruitment Partners
📍 Melbourne