People Partner - Contract
- Location:
- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
- Posted:
- 4th August 2026
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 3003005
- Strategic partnering role with genuine influence across workforce planning
- Opportunity to work with senior leaders in a large, complex organisation
- Broad HR portfolio offering exposure to business partnering
3-month temporary HR contract
Are you an experienced HR Business Partner looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a large, complex organisation?
Hays is partnering with a well-regarded organisation in Canberra seeking an experienced People Partner to join their People & Culture team. Working closely with leaders across the business, you will provide strategic and operational HR support while contributing to a range of workforce initiatives and organisational change programmes.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a people-focused HR professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, navigating complex employee matters and influencing positive organisational outcomes.
The Role
As a trusted advisor, you will:
- Build strong relationships with leaders and provide expert people advice.
- Support and coach managers through employee relations matters, including performance, conduct and workplace issues.
- Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organisational design and change initiatives.
- Interpret and apply employment legislation, policies and industrial instruments.
- Provide guidance across the employee life cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance and capability development.
- Support the delivery of strategic People & Culture initiatives.
- Contribute to workforce risk management and governance activities.
- Work collaboratively across the broader People & Culture team to deliver high-quality outcomes.
About You
To be successful, you will bring:
- Demonstrated experience in a Human Resources Business Partner, People Partner or Senior HR Advisor role.
- Strong employee relations and case management experience.
- Proven ability to influence and build credibility with managers and senior stakeholders.
- Experience supporting organisational change and transformation initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and workplace relations frameworks.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work effectively in a changing environment.
What's On Offer
- Opportunity to work within a highly respected organisation.
- Exposure to a broad and varied HR portfolio.
- Collaborative and supportive People & Culture team.
- Meaningful work that contributes to organisational capability and performance.
- Opportunity to support leaders through a period of growth and change
For a confidential discussion, contact Orlena Prosser at Hays below.
Orlena Prosser
Manager | Human Resources
Level 11, 60 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra City ACT 2601
T: (02) 6112 7639
E: orlena.prosser@hays.com.au
