Associate Director | HR Business Partnering

• Associate Director | HR Business Partnering
• Proven experience leading an HR Business Partnering function within a sophisticated, high-performing, and enterprise environment. 

Client:

Our client is a Tier 1 global  powerhouse, delivering next-generation connectivity solutions to millions across the globe. Innovation, scale, and pace best describe the culture, with their people at the heart of it all.

Operating in a highly matrix, complex environment, our client is on a mission to lead the future of connectivity — through technology, transformation, and talent.

To support this evolution, they are looking for an exceptional HR Business Partnering leader to bring strategic agility, commercial acumen, and a passion for people-driven impact.

Position:

The Associate Director – HR Business Partnering will support and influence the executive and senior leadership teams across core business units. You’ll play a central role in shaping and executing the people strategy.

This is a high-impact, senior-facing position suited for A-players who have successfully operated in Tier 1, large-scale, matrix enterprises and know how to align people, performance, and purpose at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic HR advisor to senior business leaders, helping to shape workforce strategy, organisational design, and culture in alignment with business goals.
• Design and deliver end-to-end HR solutions across talent planning, transformation, leadership capability, and engagement.
• Operate effectively in a matrix structure, building trusted relationships across global and regional stakeholders.
• Partner with HR Centres of Excellence (Talent, Learning, Total Rewards, DEI) to create seamless, business-aligned people experiences.
• Lead change and transformation initiatives that drive agility, digital readiness, and competitive advantage.
• Use people analytics and insights to support decision-making and optimise workforce effectiveness.
• Drive a high-performance, inclusive, and values-led culture through strong leadership engagement and development strategies.

About You

An accomplished HR business partner with deep experience in large-scale, matrix, multinational environments will succeed in this role.

You will bring a proactive, commercial mindset and will be recognised for your ability to lead at pace, influence senior stakeholders, and deliver people strategies that move the dial.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 8–12+ years of progressive HR experience, with a strong focus on partnering at executive level.
• Proven success in navigating and influencing within matrix structures across multiple functions.
• Strong track record in leading strategic HR programs in fast-evolving environments, including org transformation and leadership development.
• Commercially astute, data-driven, and solutions-focused.
• Respected for your ability to balance strategic thinking with operational excellence.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.

What We Offer

• A seat at the table in shaping the people agenda for a fantastic brand.
• The opportunity to influence at scale and work alongside world-class leaders.
• A culture of high performance, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Competitive compensation, global benefits, and flexible working options.
• A values-driven environment where diversity, inclusion, and purpose are prioritised.

If this role is for you, please reach out to ***********@future-you.com.au