Senior People Partner

At FDJ UNITED, we don't just follow the game; we reinvent it. FDJ UNITED is one of Europe’s leading betting and gaming operators, with a vast portfolio of iconic brands and a reputation for technological excellence. With more than 5,000 employees and a presence in around fifteen regulated markets, the Group offers a diversified, responsible range of games, both under exclusive rights and open to competition. We set new standards, proving that entertainment and safety can go hand in hand. Here, you’ll work alongside a team of passionate individuals dedicated to delivering the best and safest entertaining experiences for our customers every day. We’re looking for bold people who are eager to succeed and ready to level‑up the game. If you thrive on innovation, embrace challenges, and want to make a real impact at all levels, FDJ UNITED is your playing field. Join us in shaping the future of gaming. Are you ready to LEVEL‑UP THE GAME? The Opportunity We're offering a fixed‑term maternity cover opportunity for an experienced Senior People Partner to lead our People & Culture function in Australia, while also taking on a strategic global remit partnering with senior leaders in our Sportsbook Technology function. In this role, you will: Lead all People strategy and delivery across our Australian operations (~200 employees across Sydney and Melbourne). Act as the global People Partner for Sportsbook Technology, working across multiple geographies to drive organisational effectiveness and workforce planning. Serve as a senior member of the global People Partnering & Operations team, contributing to enterprise‑wide people initiatives. Key Responsibilities Australia – Country HR Leadership • Serve as the primary People & Culture leader for Australia (covering both Sydney and Darwin offices), advising senior leaders and ensuring alignment with both local needs and global strategy. • Own delivery of core People programs including performance, engagement, compliance, employee relations, and organisational development. • Lead and coach the local HR team (hard reporting lines of the HR Advisor & Talent Acquisition and dotted with payroll and facilities). • Drive compliance with Australian employment laws, and lead local reporting requirements (e.g., gender equity, modern slavery). • Embed global people initiatives within the local context while shaping local policy and practice where needed. Global Sportsbook Technology – Strategic HR Business Partnering • Partner with Global Sportsbook Tech leadership to drive strategic workforce planning, succession, and organisational design for the Sportsbook function. • Co‑create and deliver on performance, talent, and engagement strategies. • Liaise with global Centres of Excellence (Reward, DE&I, Talent Development, OE) to ensure consistent and high‑impact people programs. • Act as a key voice for the Sportsbook Technology team within global People leadership forums. About You Extensive experience in a senior HRBP or HR Manager role, with demonstrated success in both local line HR leadership and global strategic partnering. Deep understanding of Australian employment law, and experience operating independently in a regional or country‑lead capacity. Proven ability to operate across complex matrix organisations, influencing senior stakeholders globally. Skilled in organisational development, workforce planning, and driving culture and engagement. Comfortable leading through ambiguity, building relationships across time zones, and managing both strategic and operational needs. Experience in regulated environments and familiarity with compliance standards across multiple jurisdictions is highly desirable. Experience working across Europe and multiple time zones is essential. Why Join Us? A rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role with both local and global impact on a fixed‑term maternity cover basis. Operate with true autonomy while being deeply embedded in a collaborative global People team. Influence the future of a global tech function critical to our business strategy. Enjoy a culture of flexibility, innovation, and continuous improvement. Strong support for personal and professional development, including global exposure. Our Way Of Working Our world is hybrid. A career is not a sprint. It’s a marathon. One of the perks of joining us is that we value you as a person first. Our hybrid world allows you to focus on your goals and responsibilities and lets you self‑organise to improve your deliveries and get the work done in your own way. #J-18808-Ljbffr