Senior Hr Business Partner

About The OpportunityJob Type: PermanentApplication Deadline: 27 January 2025Job DescriptionTitle Senior HR Business PartnerDepartment Human ResourcesLocation SydneyReports To Head of HR, APACAbout Our Australia BusinessFidelity first commenced business in Australia in 1986.
A key milestone was the establishment of an Australian equities team in 2003, which has produced strong investment performance and high ratings from research houses and consultants.
We therefore enjoy a strong brand that is recognised for research and investment insight.Our medium-term focus is to diversify and grow our business whilst we maintain our market leading position in Australian Equities.
We will do this by growing and diversifying our offering across global asset classes, products, and distribution channels.
Our objective is to become a market leading provider of investment solutions and services to intermediary, wholesale, and institutional clients though a diversified product offering and channel offering.By growing our asset base and managing our resources, we aim to increase our profitability and overall contribution to Fidelity globally.FIL has offices in Sydney and Melbourne with the majority of our team based in Sydney.
The Australia business comprises of approximately 80 professionals across investment management, distribution, marketing, product, legal & compliance, operations & client services, finance, tax, technology, corporate services, and HR.About Human ResourcesFidelity's HR team in the Asia Pacific Region consists of professionals comprising of HR Business Partners, Talent, Compensation & Benefits, and an HR Support team working together to provide an HR service to the business colleagues across the Region.About The RoleAs the country HR business partner, you will have an oversight for all aspects of human resources for our people in Australia.
You will collaborate with local leadership (Australia Senior Leadership Team, "ASLT") to develop HR strategies aligned with our business goals and foster a positive workplace culture.
You will guide managers and the ASLT to address employee concerns, handle disputes and partner with HR legal and other CoE teams as appropriate to update HR policies specific to Australia's legal and cultural context.Key people processes such as year-end compensation review, talent review, promotions and organizational reviews are steered by business divisional HR teams with your support on the ground.
Each divisional HRBP team will include and update you on their processes and timeline so that you can address any immediate issues and questions locally.
Your views will be solicited in these people related processes as consistency across divisions at a country level is critical to sustaining a positive culture in the local office.Insights, Strategy and Solutions - Country levelWork with the ASLT to translate the business strategy into people focused initiatives, participating in developing and shaping programmes to address business specific needs now and for the futureWork with managers to understand motivation and retention issues, developing and implementing solutions where issues are identifiedProvide HR insights and solutions in close communication with global HR and regional HR team, and ensure HR advice and services are consistent with business goals and directionsStay informed about emerging trends, best practices and legislative changes in Australia and proactively recommend updates or revisions to HR policies and practices as neededRepresent FIL at industry Heads of HR roundtable to share best practices and gain insights to market intelligenceEmployee RelationsManage complex employee relations issues, engaging with managers promptly to address issues in a timely manner and assist in developing employee communication plans where appropriate.
Contribute to and lead the HR components of change management and restructuring initiatives, which may include consultation with groups and individualsCoach and build capability of managers to handle situations rather than managing the issues for themSupport the resolution of employee relations matters e.g.
Involuntary termination, Redundancy, Performance Improvement Plan, Disciplinary Meeting etc.
In conjunction with HR Legal, review existing policies and procedures, and make recommendations on continuing, modifying or eliminating particular policies and procedures that are not supporting business goals (reviewing and updating employee handbook)Organizational Development - Country levelWork with regional HRBPs and managers to gain insights into opportunities for efficiency improvement on people and structure across AustraliaPartner with ASLT to review trends and insights from employee surveys and identify strengths and areas of development for FIL in AustraliaCompensation & BenefitsCompensation and benefits will be owned by regional Rewards teamThe role of the country HR partner is to identify market trends and recommend potential adjustments to the Rewards team.
Further analysis, program design and project management will be managed by the regional teamYear-end compensation review process will be divisionally run and primarily led by each divisional HRBP, with the country HR partner providing support to managers locallyThe main responsibility of the country HR partner during year-end compensation review process is to provide recommendations and insights to local salary review, and ensure consistency and fairness at a country levelTraining and Development In conjunction with Talent and divisional HRBP teams, work with ASLT to ensure regular talent discussions take place as part of management meetings, and development plans are in place targeting high potential employees and for talent pipeline across AustraliaSupport and coach managers to have honest conversations with their people about their strengths, development needs and career aspirationsWork with Talent development team and ASLT to identify, recommend and facilitate suitable learning options to meet with the local requirement and business needs at a country levelResourcing and Talent PlanningWork with Talent Acquisition team and participate in recruitment and selection processes to ensure experienced and skilled talents are brought into the teamsSupport business managers in the induction and on-boarding of new staff, focusing on assisting new members in engaging with the Fidelity cultureIn conjunction with Early Careers team, support Early Careers Program's assessment centres and ongoing management of the early career programs when/where requiredFeel rewardedFor starters, we'll offer you a comprehensive benefits package.
We'll value your wellbeing and support your development.
And we'll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us.
It's all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team.
For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.