HR Business Partner - Contract

Job title : HR Business Partner - Contract
Location : Sydney
Job type : Contract or Temp
Contact name : McKenzie Reeves
Contact email : mreeves@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1643432
Our client, a well-known consumer goods organisation, is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join their People & Culture team on an 8-month contract. Supporting their commercial operations across Australia and New Zealand, this role will partner closely with senior leaders to deliver proactive, commercial and strategic HR solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned HR professional to contribute to a period of change and transformation, shaping leadership capability, driving talent initiatives, and embedding a high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with senior leaders to develop and deliver people priorities aligned to business strategy
  • Lead talent and succession planning processes to build future capability
  • Coach leaders to strengthen engagement, leadership impact, and change readiness
  • Support organisational design, workforce planning, and team effectiveness initiatives
  • Drive cultural initiatives with a focus on sustainability, inclusion, and wellbeing
  • Use a data-driven approach to identify and address high-impact people priorities
  • Champion best-practice HR processes while supporting a consistent employee experience
About You
  • Proven experience as an HR Business Partner within a complex environment
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and coach at all levels
  • Demonstrated experience in organisational change and transformation projects
  • Sound knowledge of Australian employment law and HR best practices
  • Commercially minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused
  • Degree qualified in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline
What’s on Offer
  • 8-month fixed-term contract covering parental leave
  • Hybrid working arrangement with time split between office and home
  • Work with an organisation whose products are trusted by millions of Australians
  • Collaborative and supportive culture focused on delivering meaningful outcomes
If you’re a motivated HR professional who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys partnering with leaders to drive impactful people initiatives, we’d love to hear from you.

To express your interest or learn more, please reach out to McKenzie Reeves at mreeves@sharpandcarter.com.au.

At Sharp & Carter we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.