People Business Partner

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YMCA Queensland is recruiting a permanent full-time People and Culture Business Partner to be based at the Fortitude Valley office. You will partner with leaders to deliver HR advice on employee relations, performance, recruitment and workforce planning, while contributing to policy development and HR systems improvement and building leadership capability. The ideal candidate has 3-4+ years in HR Generalist or HRBP roles, a relevant degree, solid knowledge of current HR and IR legislation, and strong stakeholder engagement with a proactive, confidential, solutions oriented mindset. In your application, provide concrete examples of policy development, recruitment strategy and leadership coaching, confirm blue card and police clearance readiness, and show alignment with Y Queensland values and safeguarding standards. Benefits include salary packaging, flexible work options and gym membership.

Y Queensland People and Culture Team are recruiting a People and Culture Business Partner to join our team on a Permanent Full-Time basis. This role will be located at our Corporate Office in Fortitude Valley, QLD.

About the Opportunity

As a People & Culture Business Partner, you will work closely with leaders across your portfolio to deliver high‑quality, contemporary and legally compliant HR advice and support. You will be a trusted advisor, helping leaders navigate employee relations, workforce planning, performance, recruitment and operational HR processes.

You will also contribute to broader People & Culture improvement initiatives, including policy development, HR systems optimisation, compliance projects, and building leader capability through tools, training and coaching in alignment with the duties and governance work reflected in P&C project responsibilities at the Y Queensland.

This is an exciting opportunity for a People & Culture professional who enjoys building strong relationships with key stakeholders, driving strategic HR initiatives, and shaping the future of people management practices.

What will my time look like?

• Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of HR policies and procedures that align with best practices and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with leaders within your portfolio to provide high-quality, tailored HR advice on employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, and workforce planning, ensuring alignment with the needs of each department.
• Support leadership development initiatives by offering tools, coaching, and training to enhance leadership capability and foster a high-performance culture.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes and systems, identifying efficiencies and enhancing the employee experience in alignment with Y Queensland’s goals.
• Ensure HR practices are compliant with relevant legislation, policies, and Y Queensland standards within your portfolio.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to implement effective recruitment strategies, workforce planning, and succession planning to meet current and future business needs.
• Support initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and wellbeing, ensuring a positive and productive work environment.

Am I a good match?

A good match must have:

• 3–4+ years’ experience as an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline
• Willingness to obtain or hold a current paid blue card and national police clearance prior to commencement
• Strong knowledge of contemporary HR/IR legislation and award interpretation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver accurate, high‑quality work.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• High standards of confidentiality, professionalism and customer service orientation.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a broader team environment

What’s in it for you?

As a People & Culture Business Partner at the Y Queensland, you will play a key role in driving our values-driven mission, supporting a workplace that is inclusive, compliant, and adaptable to the evolving needs of both our employees and the community we serve. You will have the opportunity to contribute to HR strategies that impact positive change, foster strong relationships with leaders, and contribute to the growth and development of our culture, while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those who work with us and those we support.

Here’s what on offer

• Enjoy up to $15,900 per year to be salary packaged tax-free for everyday living expenses as part of a non-for-profit organisation
• Flexible work Arrangements
• Join a supportive, inclusive and passionate team in an organisation making a difference.
• Free gym membership which includes our fitness classes
• Employee Benefits Program
• Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities
• Discounted banking and loan rates
• Discounted private health insurance with Medibank
• Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs
• Counselling Employee Assistance Program

We are an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We all belong at the Y!

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe. As a Child Safe organisation, all our candidates must have or obtain a working with children check. 

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources

Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment.