An opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR professional to step into a standalone HR Business Partner contract supporting an independent technology business within a broader global portfolio environment.
This 6-month maternity leave contract offers the opportunity to partner directly with the Managing Director and leadership team, taking ownership of the full people function within a fast-paced and evolving business.
Operating as the sole HR lead for your business unit, you will support leaders across operational, sales, and technical teams while helping strengthen employee relations, leadership capability, structure, and overall people practices.
This role will suit a commercially minded HR contractor who enjoys autonomy, can quickly build credibility with stakeholders, and is confident stepping into environments where they can add value from day one.
You will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact across people, culture, and operational improvement while working within a flexible hybrid environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage employee relations matters end-to-end, including investigations, grievances, and compliance risk
- Partner closely with the Managing Director and leadership team on all people matters
- Provide coaching and support to leaders across performance, behaviour, and engagement
- Drive WHS and compliance initiatives, identifying and addressing current gaps
- Support HR operations including systems, processes, and employee benefits administration
- Contribute to improving culture, engagement, and employee experience initiatives
- Provide practical, commercially focused HR advice across the full employee lifecycle
You will be embedded within a business unit of approximately 50-100 employees, operating within a broader global portfolio model.
You will need to:
- Operate with autonomy and sound judgement
- Manage competing priorities across multiple stakeholders
- Work across several HR and business systems
- Support a business continuing to improve its processes and structure
- Build strong relationships quickly and establish credibility with leaders
- 5+ years HR experience within a Business Partner or Senior Advisor capacity
- Strong employee relations and investigations capability
- Exposure to WHS and compliance environments
- Confidence working directly with senior leaders
- The ability to operate independently and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Remains calm under pressure
- Is pragmatic, commercially minded, and solutions-focused
- Is comfortable influencing and pushing back where required
- Enjoys hands-on environments with variety and ownership
- Does not rely on perfect structure to succeed
- Direct partnership with a Managing Director and leadership team
- Full ownership of HR within your business unit
- Opportunity to make meaningful impact during a key period for the business
- Exposure to a global portfolio environment with multiple businesses
- Central Brisbane CBD offices
- Hybrid working environment (typically 2 days in office)
- Immediate start available
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For a confidential discussion about this or similar roles, contact Marguerite Hancock on 0438770352 quoting Ref 1718652
