Senior People Business Partner
On-site · Victoria, Australia
Job Summary
Senior People Partner at AFL responsible for providing strategic and operational people support to Football Performance, Football Operations and Corporate Affairs client groups. You will partner with Executive and senior leaders to shape workforce strategy, strengthen organisational effectiveness and deliver practical people solutions aligned to AFL priorities, policies and legislative requirements. You will lead talent processes including recruitment, talent management, succession and performance cycles, manage complex employee matters with sound judgement, and use workforce data and HR systems to inform decisions. The role emphasizes building trusted relationships, supporting change initiatives, contributing to enterprise People & Culture programs, and ensuring practices align with Australian employment legislation, governance requirements, and an inclusive, high-performing culture. You will also identify opportunities where AI can streamline processes and improve the employee experience.
Required Qualifications
- Degree qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline
- Significant experience in a senior HR business partnering or generalist role
- Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, employee relations, industrial relations and compliance requirements
- Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders in complex environments
- Sound judgement in managing sensitive, complex and confidential employee matters
- Experience using HR systems and workforce data to support evidence-based decision-making
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver practical, fit-for-purpose solutions in a fast-paced environment
- Capability to support organisational change, leadership effectiveness and continuous improvement
- A collaborative approach that builds trust across leaders, client groups and People & Culture teams
- Commitment to fostering inclusive, high-performing teams and doing what is right
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