HR Consultant

• Full-time fixed term position until July 2027
• A large and supportive team with opportunities for growth and development within the University 
• Base Salary $117,133 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The HR Consultant (Advisory) provides Human Resource (HR) advice, information, guidance, and support across a range of client groups as required. The role will be reported into the Senior HR Consultant, however, will work closely with HR Partners and COE’s to ensure the provision of efficient and effective HR support and advice. 

The HR Consulting function is in a period of significant development, striving to achieve an integrated service offering aligned with the university’s ambitious workforce planning and organisational design objectives. As a result, we are seeking a proactive and solutions-focused HR Consultant to provide operational advice and support to university leaders and managers, spanning professional and academic client groups.   

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 (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 and ability to pivot and contribute to overall team success. 

Key benefits  

• flexible working options to support you to balance your work and family  
• access to fitness passport, as well as discounted rates on university sports and fitness centres
• staff study benefit on selected University of Sydney postgraduate coursework studies
• onsite healthcare general practitioner (GP) services to all staff 
• tax-efficient salary packaging options for cars, laptops, and additional contributions to your superannuation fund 
• access to staff discounts and offers for a variety of products, including University parking and flights 
• gain the recognition of working in a leading University. 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

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

Pre-employment checks and declarations 

  Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.  Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum 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 victoria.ford-rogers@sydney.edu.au

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