Macquarie Technology Group
Human Resources Business Partner - 6 month contract
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The HR Business Partner will implement people strategies, coach managers, manage employee relations, and lead talent acquisition to enhance engagement and performance.
About us
We’re proud to be Great Place to Work-Certified™️2025 for 2 years running. We have also been named a Global Winner of the 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award.
We’re growing, not slowing, here at Macquarie Technology Group because we’re passionate about doing things differently. We want to challenge the industry and look for better ways of doing things. As a team, Macquarie Services are hardworking, results and success-focused. We also take the time to celebrate our success and make sure our people are doing work that makes a difference.
We believe that collaboration & team connection is key for success. This role will be based in Sydney with a blended working arrangement in our CBD offices & the remaining working from home. #LI-Hybrid
The Opportunity
The People & Culture Business Partner (P&CBP) partners with executives and senior leaders to deliver people strategies that support commercial outcomes. This role combines strategic partnership with hands-on HR expertise, focusing on leadership capability, employee engagement, and building a high-performing culture.
As a trusted advisor, you will provide coaching, guidance and practical HR solutions across the full employee lifecycle, while supporting leaders to develop engaged teams and drive business performance.
This role is a 6 month maximum term contract covering parental leave.
Why Us?
- We’re proud to be Great Place to Work-Certified™️2025 for 2 years running.
- We have been named a Global Winner of the 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award.
- We have the highest Net Promoter Score on the ASX, the World's best customer experience & crowned in 2020 at the World Communications Awards.
- You’ll make an impact: Enjoy being part of a driven team with a collaborative culture that values decision-makers and action.
- We Invest in you: Accelerate your career through our learning and development opportunities - think Gallup strengths-based training, defined career pathways and fantastic internal mobility opportunities across the group.
What you’ll be doing
- Partner with executives and leadership teams to develop and implement people strategies aligned to business objectives.
- Coach and support managers to build leadership capability and improve employee engagement.
- Act as the primary HR advisor and escalation point for employee relations and people matters.
- Lead Talent Acquisition Partner(s) to deliver strong recruitment outcomes and workforce planning.
- Design and implement learning, development and leadership initiatives across business units.
- Identify high-performing and high-potential employees and implement retention and development strategies.
- Support career development, internal mobility and succession planning across teams.
- Collaborate with marketing and internal stakeholders to strengthen and promote the employer brand.
- Provide HR insights and reporting, using data to support workforce planning and decision-making.
- Manage key employee lifecycle processes including performance reviews, salary reviews and policy implementation.
- Contribute to HR programs, policies and initiatives that enhance the overall effectiveness of the People & Culture function.
You will bring:
- Proven experience as a HR/People & Culture Business Partner or a HR Advisor looking for an opportunity to step up
- Strong ability to build trusted relationships with executives and leaders, providing both strategic insight and pragmatic advice.
- Demonstrated experience across the full employee lifecycle, including employee relations, performance management, workforce planning and leadership development.
- A track record of coaching and influencing leaders to build high-performing and engaged teams.
- Experience working in fast-paced or evolving environments, balancing strategic priorities with operational delivery.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to use people data and insights to inform decision-making.
- Experience partnering with multiple business units with distinct strategies, priorities and stakeholder needs.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to drive continuous improvement in people practices and processes.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in HR, Business, Psychology or a related discipline (desirable).
If this excites you, apply now, we'd love to hear from you!
Macquarie Technology Group Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office
2 Market St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2000
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