Senior HR Business Partner

Job title : Senior HR Business Partner
Location : Brisbane
Job type : Contract or Temp
Contact name : Marguerite Hancock
Contact email : mhancock@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1663196
About the Role 

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner plays a critical role in aligning business objectives with best practice in human resources. You will work closely with managers and senior leaders, support a high-performing team, and provide leadership to a small group of human resources practitioners.

This position will suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and wants to make an immediate and visible impact.

Key responsibilities 
  • Partner with managers to design and implement workforce strategies and fit-for-purpose HR solutions
  • Provide trusted advice across complex ER matters, including investigations, performance management, and case work
  • Coordinate WHS initiatives, ensuring compliance and embedding well-being programs
  • Support and coach leaders on workforce planning, culture, and engagement
  • Oversee recruitment activity through your direct report and provide leadership across a collaborative team.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes, frameworks, and service delivery
The successful applicant should have
  • Two to three years of human resources business partnering experience in either the public or private sector
  • Strong understanding of employment legislation and proven employee relations case management experience
  • Demonstrated ability to implement and coordinate workplace health and safety initiatives
  • Strategic partnering capability with the ability to operate independently
  • A proactive and energetic approach, with confidence navigating competing priorities
  • Human resources qualifications are desirable but not essential
Additional Benefits
  • Up to three days of working from home each week
  • A high-performing, energetic, and collaborative team culture
  • Health and wellbeing programs, reward and recognition initiatives, and additional paid leave over the festive season
  • A role with genuine scope to lead and influence
About the Client

This is a respected statutory body that provides essential services to the Queensland community. It operates within a clear legislative framework and plays a key role in supporting fair, safe and well-functioning workplaces and communities. The organisation values inclusion, collaboration, and integrity and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people it serves.

How to Apply
 
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.

For a confidential discussion about this or similar roles, contact Marguerite Hancock on 0438770352 or mhancock@sharpandcarter.com.au, about this role or similar roles  quoting Ref No 1663196