Director, HR Partnering
Director, HR Partnering
Lead HR Business Partnering Team - Purpose Driven Organisation - Sydney Location - Executive Level Salary Package
About the Organisation
Tandem Partners is partnering with a large, complex, and purpose-led organisation, recognised for its commitment to creating positive impact through its research, innovation, and people. Operating in an environment of change and transformation, this highly reputable organisation is focused on building an inclusive, high-performing, and innovative environment that enables its people to thrive and deliver exceptional outcomes for its communities and stakeholders.
About the Role
Reporting to an exceptional and inspiring Chief HR Officer, the Director of HR Business Partnering plays a critical leadership role within the HR function. This role will provide strategic leadership of the HR Partnering team, ensuring alignment between people strategies and organisational goals. This is a visible, high-impact role that will shape the next evolution of HR partnering within the organisation, driving innovative, customer-focused solutions, and embedding a truly strategic partnering mindset across the team.
As a trusted advisor to senior and executive leaders, the Director will lead the transformation of HR Partnering into a proactive, client-centred function that delivers consistent, high-impact support across a highly educated and complex workforce.
Key Responsibilities
You are an experienced HR leader who thrives in complex, changing environments and understands the value of authentic, strategic partnerships. You bring credibility, courage, and a collaborative mindset, along with strong expertise in employment and industrial relations.
You will bring:
How to Apply
We welcome your enquiries and encourage your contact. Please email kate@tandempartners.com.au or Michael@tandempartners.com.au for further information or apply online quoting reference number 3975545
Tandem Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Tandem Partners is partnering with a large, complex, and purpose-led organisation, recognised for its commitment to creating positive impact through its research, innovation, and people. Operating in an environment of change and transformation, this highly reputable organisation is focused on building an inclusive, high-performing, and innovative environment that enables its people to thrive and deliver exceptional outcomes for its communities and stakeholders.
About the Role
Reporting to an exceptional and inspiring Chief HR Officer, the Director of HR Business Partnering plays a critical leadership role within the HR function. This role will provide strategic leadership of the HR Partnering team, ensuring alignment between people strategies and organisational goals. This is a visible, high-impact role that will shape the next evolution of HR partnering within the organisation, driving innovative, customer-focused solutions, and embedding a truly strategic partnering mindset across the team.
As a trusted advisor to senior and executive leaders, the Director will lead the transformation of HR Partnering into a proactive, client-centred function that delivers consistent, high-impact support across a highly educated and complex workforce.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the HR Business Partnering team to deliver high-quality, strategic support and advice across the organisation.
- Build organisational capability by defining and modelling what “good partnering” looks like, driving a culture of trust, collaboration, and service excellence.
- Provide expert guidance on complex people and employee relations matters in an industrial, fast-changing, and ambiguous environment.
- Partner with the Workplace Relations team to manage and resolve industrial matters in a fair, constructive, and values-aligned manner.
- Coach and influence senior leaders to build leadership capability and support the delivery of organisational priorities.
- Champion customer focus and continuous improvement across all People and Culture services.
You are an experienced HR leader who thrives in complex, changing environments and understands the value of authentic, strategic partnerships. You bring credibility, courage, and a collaborative mindset, along with strong expertise in employment and industrial relations.
You will bring:
- Significant experience leading HR Business Partnering or equivalent people functions in a large, complex organisation.
- Deep knowledge and hands-on experience in industrial and workplace relations, including engagement with unions and navigating complex employment matters.
- Proven success in leading transformation and change.
- Strong leadership and coaching capability, with the ability to develop high-performing teams and influence at the executive level.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
How to Apply
We welcome your enquiries and encourage your contact. Please email kate@tandempartners.com.au or Michael@tandempartners.com.au for further information or apply online quoting reference number 3975545
Tandem Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary Range:
$ - $
Work Type:
Full Time
Location:
New South Wales
Date Published:
14-Nov-2025