Head of People Partnering

The Head of People Partnering leads our team of People Partners aligned to business areas across Montu and personally takes on the most complex sensitive and executive-level Employment Relations matters that arise. Youll be accountable for the standard of partnering support delivered to managers and senior leaders and youll take hands-on accountability for the matters that need them.
This isnt a hands-off leadership role. Youll set the operating direction for the partnering function lift manager capability across the business and personally run the ER work that needs senior judgement: investigations executive exits deeds of release Fair Work proceedings settlement decisions. ELT exposure is real and constant. So is the ambiguity that comes with scale.
Youll report to the GM People and work closely with the broader People team and ELT.
 

What youll own

• Strategy and operating direction for the People Partnering function
• Standard of partnering support delivered across all business areas
• Personal lead on complex sensitive and executive-level ER matters: investigations executive exits deeds of release Fair Work proceedings
• Determinations on legal risk settlement parameters and external counsel engagement on matters under your ownership
• Manager capability uplift through the partnering team and direct senior engagement
• Performance management cycles calibration talent reviews and lifecycle delivery
• Engagement strategy listening cycles and action planning at business area level
• Practical considered AI adoption across the partnering team
• Development and performance of the People Partner team

What were looking for

• 10 years in senior HR roles spanning generalist or business partnering and substantive ER ownership
• 3 years leading People Partner or HR Business Partner teams
• Demonstrated experience personally managing complex executive-level ER matters under Australian employment law
• Sound judgement on legal risk settlement decisions and when to engage external counsel
• Track record of building manager capability at scale not just policy delivery
• Comfort working at ELT level: writes well briefs cleanly holds a position when challenged
• Commercial mindset: balances people fairness with business sustainability
• Genuine curiosity about AI and HR technology with a considered view on adoption
• Bachelors degree in HR or related field; postgraduate qualification preferred but not essential

Why this role

• Genuine seat at the table not adjacent to it
• Scope and complexity thats rare outside ASX-listed enterprise
• Hands-on ER work without the team management overhead
• Pragmatic culture that backs people who deliver and think commercially
• Permanent full-time work from home

Qualifications :

Qualifications Skills and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Masters degree preferred

• Proven experience with 10 years in senior HR generalist or business partnering roles preferably in a fast-paced dynamic environment

• 3 years leading People Partner or HR Business Partner teams

• Strong understanding of HR best practices employment laws and regulations (Australian context)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation

• Demonstrated leadership ability including experience managing and developing high-performing HR teams

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable people initiatives

• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data to drive decision-making and measure the effectiveness of partnering programs

• Confident operator with senior business leaders including ability to challenge constructively and hold a position when needed

Additional Information :

You will be joining a high-performing fast-paced team where your work drives meaningful impact in a leading tech company at the intersection of healthcare. We take pride in our driven and results-focused culture where ambitious individuals can push the boundaries of innovation and contribute to better outcomes for Australians.

Other benefits include:

• Gaining access to SAGED courses and more through the Greenhouse learning platform fosters continuous growth and development.
• Enjoying discounts with over 450 retailers through our Reward and Recognition platform.
• Full-time work-from-home role.
• Access to co-working spaces in Sydney Melbourne Brisbane and select regional cities.
• Mental health support through our wellbeing platform Unmind.
• Private health insurance discount through Medibank.
• Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Swag kits to celebrate key milestones in your journey with us.
• Enhance your home office with our work from home equipment allowance benefit.
• Being part of one of the fastest-growing industries in Australia improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients.

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We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time