Senior People Partner (Temp – Up to 6 Months)
- Location:
- Sydney CBD, New South Wales, Australia
- Posted:
- 3rd March 2026
- Advertiser:
- Capability HR
Sydney CBD | Hybrid | Immediate Start | $800–$900/day (inc. super)
A high‑growth SaaS organisation operating across Australia, New Zealand, the US and Canada is seeking an experienced Senior People Partner to provide stability and leadership across core people operations during a period of transition. With a workforce of 100+ staff and a strong engineering and product culture, the business is scaling quickly and requires a capable, confident HR professional who can operate autonomously and keep BAU running smoothly.
This up to 6‑month temporary role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, independence, and partnering with smart, introverted, creative technical teams. Youll be the primary People Partner on the ground in Sydney, working closely with the Head of People & Culture and collaborating with global stakeholders.
What you'll be doing
Core HR Operations
- Lead onboarding and offboarding processes (recruitment handled separately).
- Manage the performance review cycle (May-June) and salary review cycle (July) - already configured in the HRIS.
- Coordinate training and development requests, ensuring alignment with budgets and development plans.
- Support employee lifecycle activities across Australia and New Zealand.
Employee Relations & Leader Support
- Provide practical guidance on low‑volume ER matters (leader coaching, interpersonal issues).
- Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers.
- Liaise with an external migration agent on visa‑related queries.
Culture & Engagement
- Pick up and interpret results from the recent employee engagement survey
- Support a hybrid workforce with a high proportion of introverted, creative technical staff.
- Help maintain a positive, inclusive, high‑performance culture.
Systems & Tools
- Work confidently with intuitive HR systems (experience with BambooHR or similar is helpful but not essential).
- Partner with Payroll and Finance on cyclical processes (bonuses are automated).
What you'll bring
- 7+ years experience in HR, ideally in a Senior People Partner / HRBP role.
- Experience working standalone and comfortable flexing between admin and more complex work.
- Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and coaching skills.
- Tech-savvy and adaptable - experience in SaaS or high‑growth environments is a bonus.
- Pragmatic, warm, and able to build trust quickly.
This role does not require AI expertise - the permanent search will focus on that. Your role is to keep the engine running.
Why join this organisation?
- Truly flexible, hybrid environment.
- Collaborative, transparent culture with high‑calibre professionals.
- Exposure to a global business operating across multiple regions.
A meaningful role where your impact will be felt immediately.
How to apply
If youre a capable, steady Senior People Partner who enjoys variety and autonomy - and you're available at short notice - we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Matt Mayoh for a confidential discussion.
