HR Business Manager

Human Resources Business Manager - Corporate Portfolio
Uniting | Full-time Permanent | Hybrid (Sydney CBD & Parramatta CBD)
Be the driving force behind outstanding people outcomes in one of Australia’s most purpose-driven organisations.
At Uniting, we do work that matters — and we need leaders who do too. We’re looking for a strategic, tech-savvy, people-first Human Resources Business Manager to partner with senior leaders across our corporate portfolios. This is a high-impact, fast-paced role with direct influence over how Uniting attracts, supports and grows the people who power our mission.
Deliver the strategy. Lead the change. Achieve outcomes that matter.
You’ll be a critical advisor to Uniting’s Corporate Leaders. You’ll develop and drive people strategies across multiple directorates — and bring together the right people, systems and insights to deliver outstanding employee experiences.
As a member of our People Experience leadership team you’ll collaborate with a range of HR SMEs - never being short of support or ambition.
This role is ideal for a confident operator who excels at balancing priorities, coordinating across teams, and bringing clarity and momentum to complex environments. It’s not just about plans — it’s about making them happen.
Your key accountabilities
- Lead the development and delivery of integrated people strategies across our Corporate portfolios.
- Build trusted partnerships with Uniting’s Corporate Execs and Senior Leaders, providing high-level strategic HR advice and leadership coaching.
- Shape leadership capability and culture by embedding Uniting’s values and leadership frameworks in everything we do.
- Drive transformation initiatives including workforce planning, talent management, succession and engagement.
- Champion organisational change across several strategic projects.
- Utilise data and people analytics to drive decisions and deliver actionable insights.
- Promote diversity, equity and inclusion across all people initiatives.
- Prepare regular people reports, Board-level papers and executive briefs that help move the dial.
- Mentor, guide and support an experienced HR Business Partner to achieve excellent outcomes.
- Advocate for simplicity, clarity and a great experience for all internal clients.

What sets you apart
You’re more than experienced — you’re energised by working in complexity, unafraid of ambiguity, and confident in influencing senior leaders. You are passionate about service delivery, systems-minded, and obsessed with impact.
**You’ll already have achieved**:

- Bachelor qualification in HR, Business, or a related discipline
- 8+ years’ HR leadership experience, including leading HR teams or senior advisors in a large, multi-stakeholder environment
- Exceptional influencing skills and a proven ability to work with Executives and senior leaders to deliver strategy through people
- Strong HR generalist knowledge, including industrial relations, organisational development, employee engagement and workforce planning
- Outstanding coordination and communication skills — written, verbal, and data-driven
- Advanced digital skills and confidence using data to inform people decisions
- Experience driving change in large, complex or regulated environments

**How to apply**: Send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting why this role appeals to you.
What We Offer You
- A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
- Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
- Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
- Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
- Affordable access to Fitness Passport— discounted gym memberships to support your best life.
- A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth.

Uniting contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care.
Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
We provide support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on those experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.
We acknowledge the Sovereignty of First Nations people over the lands of Australia and are committed to meaningful change so that First Nations people are strong, thriving and self-determining.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation, committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. We are proud of the diversity of our people and always welcome everyone, exactly as they are.