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Your new company  

At Hays, we believe in being long-term partners with our people as well as our customers. Together, we will work for your tomorrow, and the possibilities are endless.  
    
With over 50 years of business success, we have built a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. Joining Hays isn’t just about being part of a global business leader; with over 12,000 people across 32 countries, you’ll be making a difference in the world of work.   
   
Your new role  
 
Joining Hays, means you’ll be part of a forward-thinking business that’s going places.    
    
Our global network and ways of working mean you’ll be part of something bigger, whilst taking pride in the work you do within a collaborative team. As the Human Resources Business Partner, we will empower you to think beyond, redefine standards and evolve the status quo.  
  
This is a full‑time, 12‑month parental leave cover role commencing in mid‑March 2026. You’ll be based in one of our Hays offices across New South Wales, Victoria or Queensland, giving you the flexibility to work from the location that best suits you.  
 
Key Responsibilities include:  

• Partner strategically with senior leaders to deliver the People & Culture strategy across APAC.  
• Lead initiatives across strategic HR, talent management, and career development.  
• Manage reward & recognition programs and support consistent application across the APAC region.  
• Deliver training and development support, working closely with the L&D team.  
• Oversee organisational design, workforce planning and support business change initiatives.  
• Drive performance management processes, including coaching leaders and ensuring best‑practice frameworks.  
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters and support resolution of complex issues.  
• Lead and contribute to HR projects aligned to global and APAC priorities.  
• Enhance colleague experience through engagement initiatives and survey action planning.  

What you'll need to succeed  

• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to navigate complex people issues.  
• Experience partnering with and influencing senior stakeholders.  
• Proven project delivery skills — taking work from concept through to execution.  
• Confidence in presenting  and providing clear, constructive feedback to leaders.  
• Solid HR generalist experience across performance, ER, OD and talent.  

What you'll get in return  

This is an incredible opportunity to shape your career in part of a growing business and achieve your ambitions. You’ll have the chance to learn from inspirational and determined leaders. Our scale gives you access to a pool of best-practice tools to tap into so you can make an impact. Other benefits include:  

• Market leading tools and technology to enable you to make an extraordinary impact    
• Flexible working arrangements to allow you to work how and where suits you best  
• Generous leave entitlements to take advantage of parental leave, volunteering days, lifestyle and flex leave  
• Celebrate success: Your success is our success, and we reward strong performance as a cornerstone of life at Hays  
• Thrive in a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels welcome  
• Wellbeing rewards: Benefit from health, leisure and lifestyle partnership discounts   
• Employee Resource Groups and Working Groups for you to connect and collaborate with like-minded colleagues  
• Global career opportunities - make your mark locally or explore international opportunities with Hays  

What you need to do now   

If you’re looking for a role that challenges and helps you to make an impact, let’s create tomorrow together. There’s no telling where a career at Hays might take you.   
 
Contact Sandy Luhr, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner by submitting your application via the Apply Now button.    
   
By joining Hays, you'll be part of an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We invite people of all genders, ages, cultures, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who belong to LGBTQIA+ community, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities. If you require support and/or adjustments throughout our recruitment process please contact recruitment.anz@hays.com.au  
  

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