HR Consultant (Advisory)

• Full time, 12 month fixed term opportunity
• Hybrid working arrangements
• A large and supportive team with opportunities for growth and development within the University
• Base Salary $108,557 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The HR Consulting function is seeking a proactive and solutions-focused HR Consultant (Advisory) to provide generalist HR advice and support to University leaders and managers, spanning professional and academic client groups. The HR Consulting team sits within the HR Partnering team at the university, with regular coaching from HR Partners on the generalist lifecycle, career development for HR Consultants is a priority.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• play a significant and valued role in operationalising, supporting, and coordinating key people and culture initiatives
• support end-to-end project management of key HR initiatives
• provide day-to-day employee lifecycle advice and guidance (including performance management) to line management
• develop client group metrics and presentations, where required, to support the implementation of HR initiatives
• promote and encourage relevant employment programs aligned with the business and HR strategies
• work collaboratively with functional specialists on solutions, presenting HR to the client as a united front
identify continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to implementing process efficiencies.

About you

This position is seeking an outstanding, values-aligned individual who has (however is not limited to):

• significant relevant HR generalist experience in a complex and client focused environment
• proven ability in developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
• ability to drive projects and decisions through to completion
• ability to deliver effective and efficient HR solutions across the employee lifecycle
• experience with the Workday HRIS and ServiceNOW (as a case management system) would be an advantage
• demonstrated experience of employment frameworks e.g., industry legislation, enterprise agreements and HR practices with commercial/business acumen
• an agile and flexible approach that is able to pivot and contribute to overall team success.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

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

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Victoria Ford-Rogers Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

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