People & Culture Business Partner

Haileybury

  • Keysborough, VIC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Advance your People & Culture career in a business partnering role at one of Australia’s leading independent schools.Haileybury is seeking a proactive People & Culture Business Partner to join our high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a HR professional to lead and influence across a diverse portfolio, delivering hands-on strategic and operational support that drives engagement, performance and growth.As a key member of the People & Culture team, you’ll work closely with senior leaders across multiple campuses to support activities aligned with the People & Culture annual cycle. You’ll also mentor team members, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to positioning Haileybury as an employer of choice.Main Responsibilities
  • Partner with leaders to deliver tailored People & Culture solutions aligned with school priorities.
  • Provide expert advice on performance management, workforce planning, talent development and employee relations.
  • Lead employee lifecycle processes in collaboration with P&C Advisors and Administrators.
  • Conduct investigations and grievance resolution with fairness and transparency.
  • Coach leaders to foster team engagement, wellbeing and performance.
  • Leverage HRIS and analytics tools to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Mentor P&C team members and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing culture.
  • Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes and service delivery.
About you
  • Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related discipline.
  • Strong generalist HR experience with deep knowledge of employment legislation and modern awards.
  • Capacity to establish credibility as trusted advisor to senior leaders, leveraging strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence, negotiate and build consensus
  • High attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a practical and strategic mindset.
  • Ability to lead change and deliver innovative solutions in a dynamic environment.
About HaileyburyHaileybury’s vision is to be recognised as a great world school.Our mission is to deliver an exceptional educational experience that fosters the growth of each student through leading teaching and learning programs, a wide array of opportunities, within a culture of high expectations, empowering students to excel.Everything we do is centred around the Magenta Principles:
  • Every student matters every day
  • Every staff member matters every day
  • Effective practices support sustainability
  • One inclusive community
Haileybury offers a flexible, diverse and inclusive workforce. We’re focused on embracing change and celebrating and nurturing our people.Why work for us?
  • Competitive salary, with further career development and opportunities
  • Hybrid working with three days on site and up to two days from home
  • Employee leave benefits including paid parental leave, additional personal leave, and gifted leave during end-of-year shutdown
  • Ongoing professional and personal development
  • A truly supportive and inclusive team culture
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Financial benefits through discount partnership programs
Want to find out more?To view the position description, please click on the attachment below. For all inquiries, please contact Frances Della-Bosca, Head of People & Culture via frances.dellabosca@haileybury.com.au.To apply, please click on the “Apply Now” button to be directed to our online recruitment portal. Please note we do not accept emailed applications.Applications close; 10:00 am, Tuesday 9 September 2025Successful applicants must have the right to work in Australia and either hold, or be willing to obtain, a current National Police Check and an Employee Working With Children Check prior to commencement.Haileybury is committed to the protection and promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be required to satisfy child protection screening, and adhere at all times to the School's Child Safety and Wellbeing policy, (https://www.haileybury.com.au/policies).Haileybury is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and create an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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