Senior HR Consultant (advisory), HR Partnering

Senior HR Consultant (Advisory)

1 x full-time, fixed term opportunity until September 2026 for an experienced Senior HR Consultant to provide strategic HR expertise and advice in support of your client's business objectives and the University's strategy.

Drive strategic advice and direction in collaboration with other HR Centres of Expertise to deliver an integrated service offering to a diversified client portfolio(s).

Base Salary from $126,065 + 17% superannuation.

About the opportunity

The Senior HR Consultant (Advisory) provides expert HR advice, guidance, and support across a diverse range of client groups, as required. Engagements may be initiated by the Associate Director, HR Partnering, other HR colleagues, or through the Senior Manager, HR Consulting, to support strategic and operational HR needs within their respective portfolios.

In addition to delivering high-quality advisory services, the Senior HR Consultant plays a key role in line management and coaching of HR Officers and HR Consultants within the HR Consulting team. The position also serves as an escalation point for complex HR matters and contributes to project-based initiatives, ensuring consistent and effective HR service delivery across the organisation.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide expert HR advisory support to the HR Partnering function by delivering timely, pragmatic guidance on a broad range of HR matters, resolving operational issues, and collaborating with internal HR specialists as needed.
• Support the implementation of strategic HR initiatives by operationalising policies and practices, advising on retention and morale strategies, enhancing HR capability, and promoting effective people management across the employee lifecycle.
• Enable data-driven decision making by ensuring leaders and managers have access to accurate, timely workforce metrics and are aware of appropriate channels for data access and HR planning.
• Directly manage and mentor HR Consulting team members, serving as an escalation point for complex matters, and leading the team in the absence of the Senior Manager, HR Consulting.
• Foster collaboration and continuous improvement within the HR function by working closely with specialist teams, promoting unified service delivery, and identifying opportunities to enhance HR services and communication.
• Ensure governance and compliance by implementing sound protocols, monitoring adherence to University policies and legislative requirements, and promoting proactive management of WH&S and Workers Compensation responsibilities.

About you

• Graduate qualifications in a relevant field and/or an equivalent combination of training and professional experience.
• Extensive experience as a Consultant or Advisor within a large and multifaceted organisation or HR Partner wanting a career move to focus on managing a team as well as University wide project and continuous improvement initiatives exposure.
• Experience in driving project delivery across various HR capabilities and processes.
• A high degree of capability working with and interpreting complex Industrial elements, enterprise agreements, awards and relevant policies.
• Elevated ability to build and manage trusted client relationships with tact and professionalism at the senior level.
• Exceptional partnering skills as you will be liaising with the wider HR Partnering team and other HR functions to ensure a collaborative and consistent approach to service delivery.

Key benefits

• Flexible working options to support you to balance your work and family.
• Access to fitness passport, as well as discounted rates on university sports and fitness centers.
• Staff study benefit on selected University of Sydney postgraduate coursework studies.
• Onsite healthcare general practitioner (GP) services to all staff.
• Tax-efficient salary packaging options for cars, laptops, and additional contributions to your superannuation fund.
• Access to staff discounts and offers for a variety of products, including University parking and flights.
• Gain the recognition of working in a leading University.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability, and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Kimberley Smith by email to Kimberley.smith@sydney.edu.au.