People & Culture Business Partner

Posted: 19/08/2025Closing Date: 19/09/2025Job Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: Sydney officeJob Category: Shared ServicesAs a People and Culture Business Partner, you'll provide timely, high-quality P&C coaching and support to leaders and employees across the enterprise.
You will deliver the annual P&C calendar and support employees throughout the lifecycle — from talent acquisition, onboarding to performance, development, employee engagement, and offboarding.
In this varied role, you will be key in driving a high-performance, values driven culture aligned with business strategy and growth.Job Description Key Accountabilities Strategic Partnership (50%) Develop, implement and support strategic P&C initiatives aligned with NobleOak's goals and objectives.
Partner with business leaders to develop and execute people strategies that support business goals.
Contribute to continuous improvement projects within the People & Culture function.
Provide proactive P&C insights and recommendations on workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development.
Act as a trusted advisor to managers, supporting them in people-related decisions and leadership development.
Employee Relations and Advisory (30%) Drive Middle Leadership initiatives and champion through the P&C team and SLT.
Monitor leadership metrics and implement strategies to improve leadership outcomes.
Provide strategic advice, challenge and support to leaders to enable effective decision-making and leadership development.
Regularly meet with leaders, ensure cyclical activities are occurring and respectfully challenge to drive self-service, ensure leader enablement and support delivery.
Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR-related matters, addressing employee relations issues, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and performance management, and managing investigations, in accordance with company policies and legal requirements (and with legal guidance as needed).
Contribute to PCRC and ELT P&C papers as required.
Compliance (20%) Develop and review company policies to ensure compliance and align with market practice.
Prepare and complete Award Classification audits; Oversee VISA related procedures for employees to ensure compliance with immigration laws and regulations.
Manage workplace health and safety (WHS) programs and initiatives, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and promoting a safe working environment.
Key Responsibilities Contribute to broader P&C Projects, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Challenge and Delivery Focus - Understanding key indicators, challenge others to improve outcomes, culture and resolve and provide excellent stakeholder experiences.
Culture Champion – Like all NobleOak roles, this role must be a strong ambassador and champion of the NobleOak high-performance culture and brand values.
Always displaying positivity, energy and integrity, taking responsibility for actions and building on a positive and engaging diverse team dynamic.
Desired Skills And Experience Experience & Qualifications 5+ years in an HR Business Partner or Generalist role, preferably within a Bachelor's degree in Law or Business 4 years relevant experience in a high pace compliance related role.
Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles, APRA regulations and employment law.
Proficiency in systems and technology.
Capabilities Willing to roll your sleeves up, able to develop and execute your own strategies and understand the target audience and what messages are relevant and purposeful.
Confidence, capability and prioritising skills to navigate competing demands.
Thrives in fast-paced environments and manages ambiguity effectively.
Positive, friendly demeanour with a growth mindset and emotional intelligence.
Proven initiative, ability to work at pace, and balance quality with delivery.
Ability to produce high-quality work with limited support.
Understanding organisational dynamics, tackling issues head-on, and challenging leaders for wellbeing and sustainable delivery.
Negotiation and influence skills.
Excellent presentation, facilitation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong time management, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
Maintains confidentiality and exercises sound judgment in sensitive matters.
Strong understanding of employment law, HR policies, and award interpretation.
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