Senior people partner

You will be part of our cohesive and collaborative People & Culture (P&C) team of around twenty professionals to deliver initiatives that are aligned with business strategy across the employee lifecycle. Our work includes the operational and the strategic to enhance the employee experience, from compensation to leadership, employee engagement, inclusion, capability development, internal mobility and performance. Mirroring the composition of the organisation, this permanent role and the majority of our P&C team are based in Sydney, and we work in the office 50% of the time. The role As one of three People Partners reporting to the Head of People Programs, this is a true business partner role where you will partner with General Managers, Senior Managers and Managers for a client group of around 300 employees. You will add value to divisional leadership by guiding, coaching and supporting them, providing strategic, advisory and operational support to leaders and employees, with the support of your P&C colleagues, as required. This is a hands-on role working for an organisation that is making good progress on its HR journey to upskill its people leaders to lead effectively. You will attend regular leadership team meetings to discuss performance management, development opportunities and resourcing, as well as providing advice on legislation and internal policies. As the Senior People Partner, you will champion performance and capability coaching, as well as supporting change management delivery of activities across the employee lifecycle and the management of complex people matters. You will build strong stakeholder relationships and work with managers to ensure that HR policies and processes are understood and adopted. Key responsibilities Act as a trusted adviser, business coach and influencer to the heads of the divisions on People & Culture issues; Proactively identify opportunities to create an inclusive, inspired and highly skilled workforce, standing up programs that will support us to deliver on this commitment to our teams; Ensure compliance with and resolve issues related to HR and WHS legislation and organisational policies and procedures. About you Extensive experience delivering and driving performance and capability plans, engagement initiatives and coaching on leadership and management uplift; Demonstrated experience managing complex employment relations matters, advising on P&C policies, and planning to business requirements; Gravitas and excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence a broad range of executive stakeholders to gain agreement on optimal organisational strategies; A forward planner with the ability to dive into detail to derive key insights from business reporting but also scan the horizon for emerging opportunities; Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources degree or a relevant discipline; Extensive generalist HR experience at a Business Partner level; Experience working in financial or professional service industries is preferable. To work with us, you must be an Australian citizen with eligibility to gain a Baseline Security clearance through the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency. About APRA Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) was established in 1998 as an independent statutory authority that supervises almost 1,200 financial institutions that manage $8.6 trillion in assets for Australians across the banking, insurance and superannuation sectors. In overseeing the safety, competitiveness and stability of the financial system, we seek to recruit, develop and retain highly skilled professionals, who want to help shape financial services and protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. Our employee base of almost 900 come predominantly from the commercial financial services industry or other government agencies; as such, we have the feel of a small corporate organisation that can work flexibly and with agility. Why Work for APRA We recognise the skills, experience and commitment that our staff bring to their professional lives, and we seek to reward them accordingly. We also recognise that for our staff to be able to perform at their best, we need to ensure that they are able to bring their best selves to work. Our commitment to wellbeing is having engaged people supported by resilient leaders within a values-aligned culture. At APRA, we’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued and respected. We aspire to attract and foster diversity of background, thought, and experience, recognising that a broad range of perspectives, approaches and ideas makes us stronger, and better enables us to meet our obligation to protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform at application stage so we can do our best to accommodate your requirements. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is the prudential regulator of the financial services industry. It oversees banks, credit unions, building societies, general insurance and reinsurance companies, life insurance, private health insurers, friendly societies, and most members of the superannuation industry. APRA currently supervises institutions holding $6 trillion in assets for Australian depositors, policyholders and superannuation fund members. APRA invests in contemporary technologies to enable our employees to achieve work life balance, via flexible working practices. We are dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement. APRA provides ongoing studies support, structured training programs and excellent career progression opportunities all within a highly professional environment. APRA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability status. To apply, please visit our Careers Page at . For further information or assistance, please email Please do not apply to this email address. #J-18808-Ljbffr