• Opportunity for a Senor People Partner role
- with an emphasis on Workplace Relations
• Nurturing culture, opportunity for career growth and good work-life balance
• Based in Sydney | Land of the Gadigal people ABOUT CBRE CBRE is a US Fortune 500 company and the global leader in commercial real estate services, operating in 42 countries with over 40,000 employees. Our Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) business delivers integrated facilities management, project management, transaction advisory, and consulting services across 350 offices. In APAC, GWS operates across 14 countries with over 11,000 people. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Senior People Business Partner is a senior, embedded People role within Enterprise business, responsible for delivering high‑quality people partnering, employee relations and people process execution across the business. Reporting to the Head of People, Enterprise, APAC, the role partners closely with senior leaders to support business performance, culture and workforce outcomes. While the People Director, BOE Local owns overall People governance, compliance the Senior People Business Partner, Enterprise, Pacific is the primary day‑to‑day People partner to senior leaders, operating with a high degree of autonomy and influence, but partners with the People Director, BOE Local to align on local governance requirements This role combines strategic judgement with hands‑on delivery, leading through influence rather than formal authority, and acting as a senior escalation point for complex people matters. This role also provides direct leadership to the Employee Relations Specialist, supporting their performance, development and effective delivery of employee relations support across the Pacific business. "The APAC Enterprise Business function of which this role supports is part of CBRE's Enterprise business, which delivers integrated facilities management and workplace solutions to some of the world's largest organizations. Sector-led teams combine global standards with local delivery, using data, technology and AI to drive reliable operations, lower risk and measurable value for clients

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Senior Business Partnership & Influence
• Partner with senior leaders across Enterprise Pacific and global Enterprise Leaders across Sector Accounts to provide pragmatic, commercially focused people advice.
• Build trusted relationships that enable constructive challenge and influence on people‑related decisions, including organisational design, leadership capability, workforce planning and change.




• Act as a visible and credible People leader embedded within the business, role‑modelling CBRE values and ways of working. People Partnering Execution
• Lead the execution of core People Business Partner activities across allocated portfolios, including performance management, talent processes (talent management and succession planning), engagement actions and workforce planning.
• Own delivery of cyclical people processes (e.g. performance reviews, talent reviews, remuneration processes), ensuring quality, consistency and adherence to governance requirements.
• Work closely with the Head of People, Enterprise, APAC and global Centres of Excellence to ensure people initiatives are aligned, well‑governed and fit for purpose. Employee Relations & Case Management
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations matters end‑to‑end, including investigations, performance management, grievances and disciplinary processes.
• Act as a senior escalation point for people and ER matters, partnering with ER specialists, Legal and the People Director, Local BOE as required.
• Provide clear, balanced advice to leaders that manages risk while enabling effective people outcomes. Governance, Risk & Compliance Support
• Lead and be the local expert for any entity or expansion plans within Enterprise in Pacific; ensure the appropriate stakeholders are included in such plans.
• Ensure people activities and decisions are compliant with employment legislation, industrial instruments, internal policies and governance frameworks.
• Partner with the People Director, BOE Local by aligning governance standards consistently across the business and identifying emerging people risks.
• Coach and guide Pacific and Global leaders with direct reports in Pacific on best practice people management, procedural fairness and risk mitigation. Culture, Engagement & Change
• Support leaders to embed a high‑performance, inclusive and engaged culture across Enterprise, Pacific.
• Lead execution of engagement and culture initiatives, translating survey data and insights into practical actions.
• Support business change, transitions and growth activity through effective people planning and execution. Data, Insight & Continuous Improvement




• Use people data and insights to inform decision‑making, identify trends and recommend actions.
• Challenge existing practices where appropriate and contribute to continuous improvement in people processes and partnering effectiveness. Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience
• Significant experience in a senior People Business Partner or HR generalist role within a complex, commercial environment.
• Demonstrated capability managing complex and sensitive employee relations matters.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian and New Zealand employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Proven ability to influence and coach senior leaders without formal authority.
• Robust judgement, resilience and ability to balance risk, outcomes and pace.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline. Leadership & Influence
• Leads through a combination of formal people leadership, credibility, influence and subject matter expertise.
• Acts as a role model for professional standards, values and ways of working.
• Supports capability uplift of leaders and peers through coaching, guidance and collaboration. Safety
• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others impacted by their work, in line with CBRE QHSE policies and requirements. CBRE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Why CBRE When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values
- respect, integrity, service and excellence
- and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants. Applicant AI Use Disclosure We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

📌 Senior People Business Partner, Enterprise, Pacific (Sydney)
🏢 CBRE Asia Pacific
📍 Sydney