HR Business Partner

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Karbon Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

We are seeking a People Business Partner (PBP) who is a people champion, change agent, and a true proactive partner to the business. This role encompasses all aspects of the HR discipline and works closely with our Engineering and Product teams.

You will be a dynamic, operational-focused Human Resources professional who is passionate about the employee experience, brings a strong legal understanding, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid role based at our Pitt Street, Sydney office at least 3 days per week.

About the Role

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Partner with senior business leaders (primarily in Engineering and Product) in a proactive role to understand business strategies for their teams and employees.
  • Own and execute HR project management initiatives to ensure a structured, proactive approach to key HR deliverables.
  • Ensure up to date working knowledge of employment regulations and compliance to adopt best practice across AU/NZ.
  • Take full ownership of award interpretation, contract compliance, and employment legislation. Proactively surfacing risks and ensuring the business operates with confidence and understanding.
  • Develop a deep understanding of assigned business lines and build strong, trusted relationships with leaders to strategically influence and provide expert-level consultation.
  • Leverage data and analytics to develop, administer, and report on employee performance, engagement, and people metrics to empower strategic decision-making.
  • Serve as a point of contact for day-to-day HR queries, primarily AU/NZ-based, while also contributing to global people initiatives as needed.
  • Be the change agent and project driver for HR initiatives, ensuring projects are kept on track and completed to high standards.
  • Communicate employment and HR matters to business leaders in a clear and concise manner that drives understanding and action.
About You

We are looking for candidates who bring:

  • Minimum of 4 years as a People/HR Business Partner with a strong HR Generalist background.
  • Prior start-up or SaaS experience (essential).
  • Strong experience in AUS/NZ legislation, Fair Work, and WHS
  • A project driver: Known for getting things done, keeping initiatives on track, managing multiple projects, and delivering results.
  • Proven ability to use data to influence decisions and present insights that drive leadership alignment.
  • Deep business acumen with the ability to anticipate and solve business needs, particularly within Engineering and Product environments.
  • Passion for viewing employees as individuals on a journey with the company and providing them with the best possible experience.
  • Unquestioned integrity, with presence, confidence, high EQ, personal maturity, cultural awareness, and compassion.
  • Adept in modern award interpretation and classification of roles.
  • Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities shift quickly.
Bonus Points
  • Exposure to global HR compliance and practices.
  • Flexible schedules for early mornings
Why Work at Karbon
  • Gain global experience across the USA, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Canada and the Philippines
  • 4 weeks annual leave plus 5 extra "Karbon Days" off a year
  • Flexible working environment
  • Work with (and learn from) an experienced, high-performing team
  • Be part of a fast-growing company that firmly believes in promoting high performers from within
  • A collaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces diversity, invests in development, and provides consistent feedback
  • Generous parental leave

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