MAKE IT FLEXIBLE

At Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you.

As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, we’re creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing “I made that possible!”.

Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better.

As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And that’s easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge.

Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, there’s never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising.

We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australia’s premier gateway.

About the team

The People team plays an integral role in building our organisational culture, ensuring we are focused on outstanding customer service.  They provide practical and commercial solutions to all things people related - helping to identify the right people; develop the right capability; demonstrate the right behaviours; and deliver the right outcomes.  In delivering customer outcomes the Airport has a very collaborative approach and there is a need to work cross functionally to consider multiple options and perspectives.

About the role

As the Senior HR Business Partner, your primary responsibility is to collaborate with leaders across various business portfolios to develop and implement effective people strategies. This pivotal role plays a critical part in the development of the business, ensuring that the key components of the People Strategy align seamlessly with the overarching Corporate Strategy. Working closely with leaders throughout the organisation, you will focus on enhancing engagement and leadership capability through coaching and proactive initiatives. Embracing a generalist approach, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the business, providing invaluable insights and guidance.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to

• Partner with the Head of People and Performance to drive People outcomes including organisational design, leadership capability, talent management, enhancing employee engagement, lifting capability and performance management 
• Coach and support the leaders to ensure people cyclical activities are delivered in a timely and effective manner 
• Manage end to end management of ER matters 
• Lead the design and project manage key people initiatives with a continuous focus on process improvement and innovation 
• Track and analyse data to provide meaningful insights to Leaders and broader business 
• Develop leadership capability by coaching People Leaders and sharing feedback that fosters continual growth and development 
• Understand, interpret and apply relevant legislative instruments, including the Sydney Airport Enterprise Agreement and current company policies 
• Build strong collaborative working relationships with client groups fostering an open, collaborative and consultative communication style 
• Participate in cross functional working groups sharing people insights and data, and taking responsibility for delivering assigned activities

About you

The ideal candidate for this role should hold tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related business discipline, coupled with extensive experience in a Senior HR position within a fast-paced commercial environment. They must demonstrate a proven track record of achievement and possess experience in supporting diverse workforces, including managing enterprise agreements.

With a pragmatic and human-centered approach, they should exhibit a commercial mindset, capable of balancing tactical service delivery with strategic thinking. Technical knowledge of the Australian Employee Relations and Industrial landscape is essential, alongside experience in fostering cross-functional collaboration and managing competing priorities effectively.

Exceptional communication skills are a must, enabling the candidate to influence at a senior level and articulate complex concepts compellingly. They should demonstrate resilience and tenacity, leading from the front while remaining adaptable to the dynamic nature of the business, and have the ability to autonomously drive initiatives for enhancing the customer or stakeholder experience.

What we offer

To find out more about the amazing work environment here at SYD, be sure to check out the Join us section of Sydney Airport’s website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our other Employee benefits, or take a look at our LinkedIn Sydney Airport: Life page.

How you can apply

For further details please click “Apply Now” or visit our website: www.sydneyairport.com.au under Corporate > Join Us > Job Opportunities.

Making Sydney proud every day

SYD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Indigenous Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. You must hold Australian working rights as this position is not supported by a visa sponsorship program.