Business Partner, People & Culture, ANZ

Create futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ Group About SJ GroupAt SJ, we’re building identity into infrastructure, character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life.A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success, SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision.

Become part of our 16,000 client-centric specialists in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries who shape spaces across the world to meet the needs of today and the aspirations of generations to come.

About SMECWe unlock the potential of our people to look at infrastructure differently, creating better outcomes for the future.

We are committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Business Partner, People & Culture, ANZ to join our team and play a key role in partnering with leaders to deliver people strategies that support business performance, engagement, and growth.

Based in Sydney | Melbourne, in a hybrid work environment, this is an exciting opportunity for a proactive People & Culture professional who thrives in a fast-paced, professional services environment and is passionate about building trusted relationships, leading teams, and driving positive people outcomes.

As a trusted advisor to business leaders, you’ll provide strategic and operational HR support across a broad range of people initiatives. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to influence decision-making, strengthen organisational capability, and foster a high-performing and collaborative culture.

Taking a lead role, you’ll support a team while partnering across the business to deliver practical, commercially focused HR solutions.

• Key Accountabilities Include, But Are Not Limited ToPartner with leaders to provide strategic and operational HR advice across the employee lifecycle
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and establish trusted client networks across the business
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports to achieve high performance and professional growth
• Support workforce planning, employee engagement, performance management, and organisational development initiatives
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters and people-related risk management
• Contribute to the development and implementation of people strategies aligned to business objectives
• Drive a positive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace culture

About You

Suitable applicants will be/have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Human Resources, Psychology or Management Administration (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a generalist People & Culture / HR role, ideally within a professional services environment
• Demonstrated ability to consistently build and maintain trusted internal client relationships
• Proven experience managing and developing direct reports
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across all levels of an organisation
• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach with strong commercial awareness
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery
• Why Join Us?
• Opportunity to partner with senior leaders and influence business outcomes
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Exposure to diverse and meaningful people initiatives
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Flexible and inclusive workplace culture
• For a confidential conversation please reach out to Ami: Ami.jordan@smec.com
• To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers
• Link to benefits: http://www.smec.com/en_au/careers/your-career-with-SMECSMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines.
• We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.

As a family‑friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!