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You’ll deliver high-quality frontline guidance, diagnose issues, and enable leaders to navigate sensitive situations with confidence.\nThis role partners closely with Centres of Excellence and Human Resource Specialists to ensure consistent, enterprise-wide HR support and process improvements.\nKey Responsibilities\nAct as central advisor for people leaders, delivering expert HR support in line with agreed SLAs\nTriaging and resolving queries via JIRA maintaining accuracy and timeliness\nProvide practical coaching to build leader capability and independence\nGuide leaders through recruitment, remuneration, and benefits decisions with consistency and compliance\nMaintain and enhance HR knowledge resources, process guides, and FAQs\nCollaborate across P&C and business units for integrated, high-impact solutions\nCapture leader feedback and drive process/policy improvements across the P&C landscape\nAbout You \nTo be successful, you will have: \nDegree in business administration, behavioural science, or Human Resources (or equivalent experience)\nMinimum 3 years’ HR partnering or advisory experience, supporting people leaders\nPractical knowledge of HR policies, employment law, and HR systems (e.g., HRIS, ServiceNow/ JIRA or Dayforce)\nExcellent time management and analytical skills, with experience meeting SLAs and KPIs\nCommitment to building trust, delivering empathetic support, and enabling confident decision-making\nExperience in HR shared service operations (Desired)\nClosing date: 11.59AEST on Friday 13th November\nInternally this role is titled Leader Advisor \nFor more information, you can contact TA Partner Connor May at  \nPlease note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment either online or in person. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. \nPlease review the job description here\nPlease advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. \nDive into Our Great Benefits: \nCompetitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. \nHybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being. \nContinuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success. \n24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. \nDiscounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. \nFamily First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance. \nFitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. \nNovated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. \nWorking at Sydney Water \nAs part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. 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