Senior People Business Partner

Description:

Senior People Business Partner
Job ID
160832
Posted
05-Apr-2024
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
People/Human Resources
Location(s)
Sydney - New South Wales - Australia
Lead role for the People function of all Enterprise accounts
AU/NZ focus, operational and strategic initiatives
Flexibility to work from home (hybrid)
About CBRE
CBRE is the world's leading and largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, servicing over 90% of the world's Fortune 100 companies. Our Global Workplace Solutions division (GWS) is comprised of the best and brightest industry professionals, at the forefront of innovation, with services spanning Facilities & Building Management, Front Of House operations, Energy & Sustainability, and strategic Property Management.
The Role
As a Senior People Business Partner you will be at the forefront of the People function for the Pacific arm of our well-established portfolio of Enterprise accounts - responsible for all HR matters, advice and guidance for employees across the ANZ region, as well as creating and championing long-term strategic People initiatives.
Reporting into the APAC Head Of People (overseas), you will be supported by an experienced wider-business team across ER, HSE and Talent Acquisition, and have an opportunity for real positive impact both on current operational needs as well as long-term best practices and new initiatives.
Vibrant corporate office in Sydney, CBD.
Immediate start is available.
A typical day may involve:
HR Leadership:
- Designing, driving and implementing People Strategy and structure for an ambitious 3 + year growth plan across the APAC business.
- Change management related to organisational structure - headcount growth and/or redeployment of site-based employees according to the transitioning of client accounts.
- Enhancing the onboarding strategy for new employees.
- Assisting Managers with performance management and guidance around corporate policies and Employee Relations matters.
Talent Retention:
- Close collaboration with the Pacific Talent Acquisition teams for identification and career development of top talent within the business, as well as retention strategies.
- Championing new strategies for improved employee engagement.
Learning & Development:
- Partnering with the L&D team to create strategy for the country, including rollout of training programs for Soft Skills, Leadership and Technical training.
- Overseeing Talent Management plan for the region, including ongoing succession planning.
- Supporting creation of any necessary training programs related to diversity, mis-conduct and office productivity.
Governance:
- Enhancing HR Governance Strategy with respect to labour markets, unions, and changes to employment strategy.
- Data management for periodic audits, and reporting insights and suggestions to management.
Requirements
- (ESSENTIAL) - Strong background as a HR / People Business Partner (or equivalent) in the Australian market, within a fast-paced and highly dynamic matrix environment.
- (HIGHLY PREFERRED) - Experience within a large global business of complex structure.
- Strong P&L capability to manage a People budget.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and prioritisation skills, with ability to motivate and negotiate effectively.
- Intimate understanding of Australian labour laws and the Modern Awards system.
- A sense of resilience and flexibility to work in an agile environment with fluctuating workloads.
- Proficient with MS Office.
- Drivers' License, and ability to travel occasionally as required.
So, what's in it for you?
- Flexibility to work from home (hybrid)
- Highly experienced and supportive team
- Regular social events and activities
- Access to training, mentoring, wellbeing programs, corporate discounts and social events.
- Access to career development opportunities across the wider business.
People are the foundation upon which our success is built. Our company is diverse and so are the opportunities for professional and career development. Our people are free to expand their skills and knowledge to drive their careers and reach their full potential.
We value flexibility and our people work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing, development, and performance.
We look forward to hearing from you!
CBRE GWS
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.
Find out more (https://www.cbre.com/real-estate-services/directory/global-workplace-solutions)
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)