Senior HR Business Partner

• 26 days annual leave including one day off for your birthday 
• We value work life balance and a positive supportive environment  
• Permanent full-time position based in Melbourne

Role

Elevate your career with a strategic HR leadership opportunity!
We are seeking a skilled HR Business Partner with strong relationship-building capabilities, deep expertise in employment relations, and proven experience managing restructures and complex performance matters independently. This is a permanent full-time role based in Melbourne, providing high-impact support to Kaplan Professional and our Pathways colleges, including the University of Adelaide College (UoAC), Murdoch College, and the University of Newcastle College of International Education (UNCIE). It’s a diverse and influential position, ideal for an experienced HR professional looking to make a meaningful difference across a broad portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Head of HR and Safety based in Sydney and be part of an inclusive and supportive HR team of ten.
• Partner with senior leaders to shape and deliver a people strategy that supports business objectives and drives cultural and operational excellence.
• Provide expert advice and coaching on employee relations matters, including performance management, grievances, disciplinary issues, and organisational change processes.
• Lead and deliver HR projects such as performance & remuneration reviews, workforce restructures, and regulatory reporting (e.g., WGEA) and negotiation of enterprise agreements.
• Act as a change agent and employee experience champion, identifying opportunities to enhance engagement, leadership capability, and continuous improvement.
• Utilise data and analytics to generate insights, prepare HR dashboards, and contribute to evidence-based decision-making.
• Build and sustain strong relationships across all levels of the business, facilitating open communication and a collaborative, inclusive culture.

About You

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a HR Business Partner or Employee Relations role. (essential)
• Demonstrated experience interpreting industrial instruments. (essential)
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment law (federal and state).(essential)
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Employment Law, or Employee Relations. (essential)
• Proven expertise in complex case management and leadership coaching.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain discretion with sensitive matters.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and HRIS platforms (Workday desirable).
• Experience in the education industry or similarly regulated environment. (desirable)
• Experience negotiating enterprise agreements. (desirable)

About Us 

Kaplan Australia is one of the world's leading providers of lifelong education, helping over one million students around the globe achieve their educational and career goals each year. While we provide a broad array of educational offerings through our programs, our commitment to providing unrivalled quality and great learning outcomes is consistent in each of our businesses.  

Applications close 2nd June 2025

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