Business Partner – People & Culture

SMEC

Business Partner, People & Culture focusing on strategic HR initiatives for global infrastructure consultancy. Leading HR performance and engagement strategies in a hybrid role based in Australia.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic and operational HR management, with a focus on employee lifecycle, stakeholder engagement, and performance management. Proven ability to lead and develop teams while fostering a collaborative workplace culture aligned with business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Tertiary Qualifications in Business, Human Resources, Psychology or Management Administration7 Years’ Experience in Generalist People & Culture / HR RoleStakeholder Engagement and Influencing SkillsEmployee Relations and People-Related Risk ManagementWorkforce Planning and Organisational Development

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Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRelationship ManagementProblem-Solving CapabilitiesCollaborative ApproachSolutions-Focused Mindset

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with leaders to provide strategic and operational HR advice across the employee lifecycle
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and establish trusted client networks across the business
Lead, coach, and develop direct reports to achieve high performance and professional growth
Support workforce planning, employee engagement, performance management, and organisational development initiatives
Provide guidance on employee relations matters and people-related risk management
Contribute to the development and implementation of people strategies aligned to business objectives
Drive a positive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Tertiary qualifications in Business, Human Resources, Psychology or Management Administration (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 7 years’ experience in a generalist People & Culture / HR role
Proven experience managing and developing direct reports
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across all levels of an organisation
A collaborative and solutions-focused approach with strong commercial awareness
Excellent communication, relationship management, and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible and inclusive workplace culture
18 weeks of universal paid parental leave
Access to strong professional networks
Mentoring and sponsorship programs