This senior partnering role shapes people strategy for a large industrial business, advising executives on capability, culture, workforce design and organisational performance. It blends strategic influence with hands-on delivery, driving long-term workforce readiness while enabling leaders to lift performance, navigate change and build a high-engagement, future-focused organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with executives to align people strategy with business priorities;

• Lead organisational design and workforce planning initiatives;

• Coach and influence senior leaders to enhance performance;

• Drive cultural and engagement programs that strengthen capability;

• Anticipate workforce trends and future skill needs;

• Use people analytics to inform decisions and measure impact;

• Manage complex employee relations and risk mitigation; and

• Support change, transformation and continuous improvement across the business.

We are searching for a credible, commercially minded and highly capable strategic HR Business Partner who blends executive-level influence with practical, hands-on delivery. Though not formally leading direct reports, they will provide guidance and mentorship across the team while driving meaningful organisational impact.

Key Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in HR, Business or related discipline;

• 8 - 10 years HR experience in large, complex organisations;

• Strong executive partnering and coaching capability;

• Proven experience in organisational change and culture transformation;

• Must have a car and valid driver’s license;

• Skilled in organisational design and workforce planning;

• Strong ER and case management capability;

• Proficient in people analytics and data-driven decision making; and

• Ability to influence, engage and build trusted senior relationships.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please Kate Benson at u&u on 07 3232 9163 or Denby Bain on 07 3232 9174 quoting reference number 43495.  
 
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