Senior People Business Partner (Sydney)
Cbre Asia Pacific
Strategic HR partner driving people strategy & employee relations in Australia & NZ
7 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
140,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
Valuation and Advisory
Investment and Asset Management
Project and Development Services
Proptech
Property Research & Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Industrial
Logistics
Data Centers
Sustainability
Real Estate
Facilities Management
Valuation & Advisory
Role
What you would be doing
process simplification
org design
talent planning
employee relations
change management
leadership coaching
- Continuously review and simplify People processes to improve impact, efficiency, and commercial value.
- Act as a trusted adviser on organisational design, succession planning, talent development, and leadership effectiveness.
- This role works closely with senior leaders to build organisational capability, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and enable a culture of accountability and high performance. It combines strategic foresight with practical execution to ensure the People agenda directly supports commercial outcomes.
- Provide strategic oversight on complex ER/IR matters, partnering with Legal and Compliance to manage risk and ensure consistency across the region.
- Drive workforce planning and talent initiatives that align with future business needs.
- Coach leaders to manage performance, drive engagement, and make sound, people-related decisions.
- Influence business decisions through data, insight, and sound commercial judgment.
- Partner with senior leaders to design and deliver People strategies that enable business growth and operational excellence.
- Lead change management and workforce transitions to support evolving client and business requirements.
- Leading one Employee Relations Specialist, the Senior People Business Partner provides direction and guidance on complex ER/IR matters while focusing on proactive initiatives that build leadership capability and mitigate risk.
What you bring
employment law
stakeholder mgmt
business partnering
microsoft office
commercial hr
adaptability
- Deep understanding of employment frameworks across Australia and New Zealand, with the ability to translate legislation into pragmatic business outcomes.
- We're looking for a commercially minded People leader who combines strategic thinking with practical execution. Beyond experience, the right style and attitude will determine success - confidence, curiosity, and a genuine passion for helping the business and its people perform at their best.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills - credible, trusted, and able to influence at senior levels.
- Commercially focused - someone who balances compliance with business performance and sees HR as a driver of growth, not a back-office function.
- Proven business partnering experience - ideally 8-10 years in senior HR or People leadership roles across complex, multi-site operations.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Proven track record of impact - creating value through improved leadership capability, engagement, and operational effectiveness.
- Strong grounding in both white- and blue-collar environments, with experience supporting award-based or shift-based workforces.
- Resilient and adaptable, comfortable operating in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
- Long service and employee recognition awards
- Nurturing culture, opportunity for career growth and good work-life balance
- Exposure to world-class facilities management services and opportunity to work with some of the industry's most talented performers.
- Volunteer days
- City centre head office, with many public transport options.
- Opportunity for a Senior People Partner role - with an emphasis on Workplace Relations
- Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
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Company
Overview
32% market share
Regional Market Influence
The firm holds a significant 32% market share in commercial property sales within the region.
14 consecutive years
Global Investment Leadership
APAC leads global commercial real estate investment sales, topping charts for 14 consecutive years.
20,000 professionals
Regional Workforce
The region is home to over 20,000 skilled professionals dedicated to real estate excellence.
1988 expansion
Regional Growth Milestone
Established operations in Bangkok in 1988, marking a significant step in regional expansion.
- Widely recognized for expertise in brokerage, valuation, asset and investment management, project development, proptech innovation, and market research.
- Provides comprehensive services ranging from prime-grade office leasing and industrial logistics hubs to strategic investment deals and tech-driven workspace design.
- We do the right thing
- We deliver with excellence
- We act with integrity
- We value diversity of thought and perspectives
- We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment
Net Zero by 2040
Carbon Emissions Target
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by the year 2040.
Carbon-Neutral Operations
Global Portfolio Goal
Targeting carbon-neutral operations across the global portfolio.
- Advancing sustainability through energy-efficient real estate solutions
- Leadership in green building certifications
- Supporting clients in reducing their environmental impact
- Promotion of sustainable practices through employee and client engagement
50% Women by 2030
Gender Parity in Senior Roles
Aim to achieve gender parity with women representing 50% of senior leadership positions by 2030.
- Fostering an inclusive culture with diverse perspectives and backgrounds
- Expanding initiatives to increase gender representation across all levels
- Continuous investment in leadership development for underrepresented groups
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