National Manager HR Business Partnering

Ready to lead HR strategy from the front? Join us as our National Manager, HR Business Partnering, where you'll be a trusted advisor to senior decision-makers, lead a high-impact team, and deliver real outcomes in people partnering, workforce planning, culture, and talent development

Details about the Client

ADF Careers is the largest workforce outsourcing solution in the southern hemisphere with over 80,000 applications received on average each year.
ADF Careers is on a mission to recruit the right people, in the right numbers, at the right time to support the Australian Defence Force to build, sustain and maximise Defence capability.

Our people are our greatest asset. We recognise and respect our people's need to work in ways that support their careers, families, and lifestyle. That's why we offer flexible working arrangements, learning pathways, additional leave entitlements and extensive corporate discounts across a variety of product and services. We want our people to be financially rewarded; to feel good and to go beyond what they thought possible at work.

Be you, and we'll be better together.

To find out more about our great employee benefits and what it's like to be part of the team, reach out to our friendly talent acquisition team.

Job Description

As the National Manager, HR Business Partnering, you'll work closely with the Head of Human Resources, Training and Communications and lead the charge in aligning people initiatives with business strategy. You'll work closely with senior leaders to shape culture, lift performance, and build capability across the organisation. Based at our Canberra HQ, you'll provide expert advice and drive workforce planning, talent development, employee engagement and diversity programs. You'll also lead a team of HR professionals and serve as the key point of contact for all HR Business Partner matters. This is your chance to step into a high-impact role where your strategic insight and leadership will shape the future of our workforce.

You will:

• Partner with business leaders to align HR strategies with operational goals. Drive short-, medium- and long-term HR planning to ensure the organisation has the right people, in the right numbers, at the right time to deliver our strategic and business plans.
• Lead and report on People Strategy implementation, workforce insights, and HR performance metrics.
• Develop and deliver strategic workforce planning, including forecasting, capability development, and succession planning.
• Design and implement talent management and leadership development initiatives.
• Provide guidance on complex HR matters, including performance management, change management, and conflict resolution.
• Drive employee engagement programs and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Manage compensation and benefits frameworks aligned with organisational goals.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I), fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace culture.
• Provide strategic advice on workplace relations, ensuring compliance with legislation and policy.
• Lead a team of HR Business Partners and HR Strategy subject matter experts.
• Continuously improve HR Strategy and Business Partnering processes and offerings to support the Adecco DFR organisation.
• Partner with the HRTC Leadership team to provide aligned, consistent and effective people capability services for Adecco DFR.
• Lead a high performing team of HR Business Partners and HR strategy subject matter experts.

Candidate's Profile

If you have worked in a similar position or just looking for your next opportunity that will make an impact, we want to speak with you.

Your background will demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of all major components of strategic HR related functions, employee/labour relations, management of change, diversity, compensation and benefits, and employee engagement.
• 10 years' experience leading HR teams for complex or large-scale organisations.
• Proven experience in HR business partnering and strategic HR leadership roles.
• Strong capability in strategic workforce planning and people analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex HR matters and drive business outcomes.
• In-depth understanding of workplace relations, including experience in representing the organisation.
• High-level communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in culture and engagement initiatives at an enterprise level.
• Resilient and adaptable mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen and have the ability to maintain an Australian AGSVA security clearance.

How to apply

If eligible, please submit your resume; applications are open to all qualified Australian citizens regardless of their background, identity, experiences and beliefs.

If you need assistance during our recruitment process, please email our friendly TA team at for a confidential conversation.

To apply for this position, please submit your application online through our designated platform. The deadline for applications is 11:30 PM (AEST) on the 9th of June 2025. It's important to note that applications will be reviewed and processed as they are received.