Hit the ground running

To support our strategic people objectives, we are looking for an experienced People Business Partner to join our People Services team. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, this is a true business partnering role where your ability to coach and support people leaders will contribute to the uplift of the people experience, performance optimisation, and talent enablement.

About the role

Proactively coach leaders to have effective performance and development conversations and embed a performance-driven culture that values accountability, feedback, and growth

Strengthen leadership capabilities through proactive coaching and development

Provide trusted guidance and advice to managers and the business to navigate complex ER/IR matters

Produce and present timely and relevant reports.

Approach the role with a solution focused people centric mindset.

You will demonstrate:

Experience as a People Business Partner or Senior HRBP

End-to-end experience supporting the management of complex employee relations matters, including but not limited to underperformance and misconduct

Comprehensive understanding of industrial frameworks (Modern Awards, employment law) and applies them with sound judgement.

Ability to build rapport and strong partnerships with business leaders.

Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills – written and verbal

Strong capability in data analysis, problem-solving, innovation and evidence-based practice.

Confidence in advising, coaching, and facilitating people leaders – whether it’s in a 1:1 or group setting.

Key screening and requirements:

Working with Children Check and National Police Check

Be eligible to work in Australia

Current valid Driver’s Licence.

Additional benefits

Additional day off to celebrate your Birthday*

Access an additional one week of paid leave each year, through SYC loyalty leave*

Salary package up to $15,900 each Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year, plus additional salary packaging of $2,650 towards meals and accommodation.

Discounted Corporate Private Health Cover

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted gym membership.

*Qualifying periods and terms apply.

About us

SYC exists so everyone can succeed.

A not-for-profit organisation, we invest back into the Australian community, helping tens of thousands of people every year with housing, education and employment.

Founded in 1958 to support young people experiencing disadvantage, we have extended this expertise to people of all ages for more than three decades.

To learn more about us, visit our website: https://www.syc.net.au/

To apply please click the Apply Now button.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

SYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud of our diverse workforce. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disability to apply. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact our recruitment team who will be happy to support you via [email protected].