Sr. Hr Business Partner, Lmi

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With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise, and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors, and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

The Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) – LMI works closely with senior management and employees to develop and implement people strategies that align with business needs and corporate objectives. This role provides strategic and operational HR support, focusing on talent acquisition, employee development, performance management, organisational change, and compliance. The HRBP partners with leaders at all levels to enhance organisational effectiveness, employee engagement, and retention, and serves as a consultant on HR initiatives to maintain a positive, productive workplace. Operating independently on complex, high-impact projects, the HRBP receives general guidance from the SVP, HR, and may create HR policies, processes, or act as liaison for payroll, benefits, and immigration matters. The role oversees HR operations and coordinates segment-wide initiatives across global regions.

• Collaborates with business clients (up to Executive level) to identify HR opportunities that add value.
• Consults and partners with management on strategic business and HR initiatives by analysing trends and aligning HR with business goals.
• Acts as a consultant and change agent, helping leaders prioritise and implement changes that improve organisational capabilities, structures, and processes, including communication and implementation planning.
• Ensures HR processes and procedures comply with all relevant laws and regulations by staying current and, if necessary, creating compliant HR policies.
• Manages FAR Office and FAR Breach notifications, ensuring required changes are reflected in accountability statements and job descriptions.
• Investigates and resolves employee relations issues and complaints, applying systematic approaches, sound judgment, and personal influence to ensure fair resolution and maintain a positive work environment.
• Proactively coaches and supports managers to build their leadership and people management skills.
• Collaborates with HR peers locally and globally to align HR services with business needs, ensure consistency, and communicate policies effectively.
• Facilitates the effective implementation and rollout of HR programs at the business level, advising on strategic HR matters.
• Leads talent review and succession planning, addresses talent performance issues, and drives consistent, high-quality performance reviews to improve results.
• Leads workforce planning to meet business objectives, developing staffing plans and recruiting strategies in partnership with management.
• Manages complex projects as set out in the annual HR operational plan and participates in both functional and cross-functional initiatives.
• May serve as back-up to the SVP, HR on select strategic projects.
• Builds strong employee relations by developing and implementing strategies to promote open communication, resolve conflicts, and enhance workplace culture.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Broad expertise and credibility in HR practices, concepts, trends and issues in the Australia market.
• Strong knowledge of HR legislative and legal issues and employment related laws.
• Proven ability to establish trusted relationships with key executives.
• Experience working in a global professional services environment.
• Experience with payroll practices and processes.
• Working knowledge of benefits and immigration issues.
• General knowledge of remuneration practices, performance management, training, development, workforce planning, diversity and inclusion, and succession planning.
• Substantial business acumen and understanding of HR's link to business strategy.
• High-level project management skills; ability to develop actionable plans supporting business strategy.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data storytelling skills.
• High customer orientation with strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• 8+ years of related experience.
• SPHR or PHR certification.

Normal office environment with a hybrid work schedule (3-4 days in office, up to 2 days remote). Occasional international travel may be required.

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