Senior Human Resources Business Manager

Overview
Senior Human Resources Business Manager
role at
Rabobank Australia
. Shape the Future of People Strategy. As
Senior Human Resources Business Manager
, you will be a strategic thinker behind transformative HR initiatives, partnering closely with the
Chief Operations Office (COO)
and
Strategic Transformation Office (STO)
. Embedded within the
Human Resource Advisory & People Solutions
team, this role offers a unique opportunity to influence enterprise-wide change and align people strategies with global and local business priorities.
Key Accountabilities
Strategic Partnership & Influence: Build trusted relationships with senior leaders to align HR strategy with business objectives. Provide expert counsel across leadership development, workforce planning, organisational culture, and change management.
Leadership & Team Development: Mentor and guide the HR Advisory team, acting as deputy to the General Manager, Human Resources Australia, and foster a high-performance, future-ready HR function.
Human Resource Strategy & Execution: Design and deliver forward-looking HR plans. Lead enterprise projects and leverage workforce analytics to drive data-informed decisions and continuous improvement.
Employee Relations & Risk Management: Advise on complex workforce matters and organisational change. Collaborate with Workplace Relations to resolve sensitive issues.
Change Leadership: Champion structural and cultural transformation initiatives. Ensure alignment with policy, timely execution, and effective communication across stakeholder groups.
Talent & Succession Planning: Identify and nurture key talent. Build robust succession pipelines and support mobility strategies where necessary.
What You'll Bring
15+ years' experience in strategic HR business partnering within complex, mid-to-large organisations.
Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking, and influencing capabilities.
Commercial acumen, collaborative mindset, and a commitment to delivering high-impact outcomes.
Confidence in navigating complex conversations and applying data to guide decisions.
Why This Role?
If you\'re seeking exposure to enterprise strategy, senior leadership engagement, and the opportunity to shape meaningful people initiatives, this role offers a powerful platform to lead, influence, and grow.
What we\'re proud to offer you
is our hybrid way of working at Rabobank and for Australia, blending time between the office and home.
Wellbeing leave: 2 extra leave days for greater work/life balance.
Education Assistance Program to support professional development.
Parental Leave that supports you and your family (up to 14 weeks paid).
Bonus and Additional Leave: eligible employees may receive 1 extra week of Annual Leave and an option to purchase 2 additional weeks.
Extra Insurance: employer-funded Death, TPD and Income Protection Insurance for eligible permanent employees.
Rabo Workplace Giving program: Rabobank matches employee donations to selected Social Partners.
Our Values
Rabobank Australia values inclusion, belonging, and positive experiences for all. Our work environment, our benefits, and the way we live our values — "Client Driven", "Responsible", "Professional" and "Cooperative" — make it a great place to work. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Please let our Talent Acquisition team know if you need any accommodations to make our opportunities more accessible to you.
Rabobank is not accepting submissions from recruitment agencies for this role.
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