About The Company
Our client is an independent public sector organisation that supports the delivery of essential services to the South Australian community. Operating within a highly regulated environment, the organisation values integrity, professionalism, and collaboration, and is committed to best-practice governance and people management.
Role Overview
The Senior HR Business Partner provides high-level, expert HR consultancy services to executives and managers across the organisation. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will partner with leaders to manage complex and sensitive workforce matters, provide strategic advice, and deliver contemporary people solutions aligned with organisational objectives.
About the Person
You are an experienced HR professional with strong employee relations expertise and a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders. You bring sound judgement, discretion, and a solutions-focused mindset, and are confident navigating complex legislative, policy, and industrial environments. You enjoy building trusted partnerships and delivering practical, outcome-driven advice.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert HR and employee relations advice to executives and managers on complex matters.
- Support leaders with workplace change, performance management, investigations, and disciplinary processes.
- Manage sensitive employee relations matters including grievances, misconduct, and underperformance.
- Prepare concise written reports and recommendations on complex workforce issues.
- Liaise, consult, and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders on critical cases.
- Support positive employee relations and provide guidance on legislative and policy compliance.
- Build strong business partnerships and represent organisational interests in cross-agency forums.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Significant experience providing expert HR advice to senior leaders in complex environments.
- Strong employee and industrial relations knowledge and experience managing sensitive cases.
- Sound understanding of public sector HR legislation, policies, and frameworks (highly desirable).
- High-level written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentations.
- Well-developed negotiation, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to exercise judgement, discretion, and maintain confidentiality.
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management or a related discipline (desirable).
