HR Business Partner Lead

Step into a key leadership role where people and strategy meet. As the HR Business Partner Lead, you'll advise leaders, drive complex change, and guide a talented HR Business Partner team to deliver real impact across the organisation.

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 HR Business Partner Lead, you'll work closely with senior leaders to deliver strategic workforce solutions that align with business goals. You'll guide a team of HR professionals, providing expert advice on organisational change, employee relations, talent, and performance development. In this role, you'll act as a trusted advisor, help shape our approach to effective people partnering and ensure consistent, high-quality HR delivery across the organisation. You'll also use data and insights to drive continuous improvement and create lasting value through people.

You will:

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders on workforce, performance, and organisational matters.
• Lead and coach HR Business Partner consultants to ensure quality delivery of HR partnering services.
• Oversee strategic workforce and succession planning activities across business units.
• Provide expert support and oversight on complex employee relations matters, partnering with legal as required.
• Guide the implementation of performance development initiatives, including goal setting, feedback, and capability planning.
• Manage the remuneration framework and annual review.
• Drive organisational change initiatives, including structural reviews, consultation, and transition planning.
• Lead or support the resolution of complex people issues and escalate risks appropriately.
• Ensure alignment of HR practices with legislative obligations, policies, and business goals.
• Analyse people data and workforce trends to inform planning, decision-making, and continuous improvement.

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:

• Demonstrated experience in senior HR business partnering or advisory roles
• Demonstrated expertise in workforce planning, succession, performance development, and employee relations
• Proven ability to lead and coach others in the delivery of HR services
• Strong change leadership and organisational development capabilities
• Ability to develop effective relationships with senior leaders and influence strategic outcomes
• Excellent judgement and risk awareness in complex people matters
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation, industrial frameworks, and organisational policy
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret workforce data and trends
• Resilient, proactive, and solutions-focused approach
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field or significant experience, providing strategic and tactical advice to senior leaders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to adapt communication and messaging based on audience.
• Relevant ER/IR experience and experience in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information.
• Ability to manage multiple, complex issues and prioritise projects concurrently.

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.