Located: Sydney Hybrid
Flexible working, including flexible hours and hybrid arrangements (minimum 3 days per week on-site)
$130,000 - $135,000 + super + salary packaging
Join a world-leading medical research institute, bringing together scientists and clinicians who collaborate locally and globally to advance the understanding of disease. Their mission is to make discoveries that will improve health for all.
The People & Culture team in this business are not just a support function, they are strategic enablers of world-class science. Their mission is to translate scientific ambition into a high-performance people strategy. They partner with leaders to build a diverse, inclusive and forward-thinking culture.
THE ROLE
This role is more than traditional HR. As a true strategic partner, you'll work closely with a dedicated portfolio of teams across both laboratory and professional services, to understand what they need and help them thrive.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is happy to roll up their sleeves, wear different hats and support across teams where needed. There are no egos here, just a collaborative, mission-driven environment where everyone pitches in.
- Build and deliver People Plans that support both scientific and operational goals
- Balance creative people solutions with solid employment law knowledge
- Design team structures and ways of working that drive better performance
- Lead and support change across the organisation in a structured, thoughtful way
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with Lab Heads and People Leaders to design and implement organisational models that optimise team effectiveness, particularly when establishing new teams
- Lead labour planning initiatives to ensure the right talent is in place to meet scientific milestones
- Advise on job design and role clarity to ensure every team member understands their contribution to the broader mission
- Coaching & Building High-Performing Teams
- Act as a trusted advisor to People Leaders, providing 1:1 coaching to enhance leadership capability
- Facilitate talent reviews and succession planning while coaching managers through complex performance management scenarios
- Partner with leaders to cultivate psychologically safe, collaborative team cultures
- Remuneration & Market Alignment
- Conduct annual remuneration reviews across your client portfolio to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness
- Analyse market data to ensure reward and recognition frameworks attract and retain top-tier global talent
- Change Management, Project Governance & Engagement
- Apply structured change management practices to guide staff and leaders through organisational shifts
- Implement P&C projects while adhering to project governance and reporting frameworks
- Utilise engagement data, exit interviews and sentiment analysis to identify trends and design targeted interventions
- Risk Mitigation & Employment Relations
- Manage a portfolio of ER cases with sound judgement, ensuring issues are resolved fairly and in line with employment law
- Act as lead contact for sensitive and complex matters, utilising strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Proactively identify, assess and report operational, financial and safety risks
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 3 years' experience in HR
- Demonstrated experience managing a portfolio and handling ER cases end-to-end
- Strong stakeholder management skills and comfortable engaging at all levels including senior leaders and executives
- You must be open to and confident working with lab heads and professional staff
- Tertiary qualification in HR or Psychology; a Science degree is advantageous
- Strong knowledge of Australian employment law
- High proficiency in HRIS platforms; Workday experience desirable
- Strong data analysis skills with the ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations
- Someone who is hands-on, adaptable and happy to support wherever needed
