Human Resources Lead

OnTalent is proud to partner with a purpose-led not-for-profit organisation supporting children, families and communities across Western Sydney and regional NSW. This organisation is deeply connected to the communities it serves and is known for delivering safe, inclusive and meaningful services that help people thrive.

With new leadership and a clear focus on strengthening culture, capability and consistency, this is an exciting opportunity for a values-aligned HR professional to step into a pivotal role and help shape the next chapter.
This is a standalone, hands-on and strategic HR leadership role, ideal for an experienced Senior HR Business Partner or HR Generalist ready to take the next step and lead a People and Culture function end-to-end.

The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will work in close partnership with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, acting as a trusted advisor and practical change partner. You will play a key role in building a safe, values-driven and high-performing workplace where people feel supported, heard and empowered to do their best work.
This role suits someone who can operate confidently at both levels, shaping longer-term people initiatives while also delivering practical HR support day-to-day.

Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:

• Lead the design and delivery of a practical People and Culture strategy aligned to organisational values
• Partner directly with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to uplift leadership capability, accountability and culture
• Strengthen workforce planning, talent development and succession approaches
• Drive initiatives that support employee wellbeing, inclusion, engagement and retention
• Provide expert advice across employee relations, performance, conduct and case management
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, industrial obligations (SCHADS Award) and child-safe standards
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and end-to-end HR operations
• Use HR data, reporting and systems to support decision-making and continuous improvement

About You
You are a confident, grounded and values-led HR professional who brings both credibility and care. You enjoy building strong relationships, coaching leaders, and creating practical people solutions that stick.
You will bring:

• Strong experience in a generalist HR or HRBP role across the full employee lifecycle
• The maturity and confidence to work closely with a CEO and senior leaders
• Solid working knowledge of the Fair Work Act, ER/IR matters and the SCHADS Award
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and comfort working in a standalone HR role
• A genuine commitment to inclusion, safety, ethical practice and people-first leadership
• Strong systems capability and confidence using HRIS platforms (Employment Hero experience highly regarded)
• Experience in the not-for-profit or community services sector (ideal, but not essential)

Why This Role?
This is a rare opportunity to step into a role with genuine influence, where you can shape culture, improve consistency, and help leaders create an environment where people feel safe, supported and proud of the work they do.
You will join an organisation where values are lived every day through decisions, behaviours and service delivery.

Ready to Apply?
If you are a capable HR professional ready to step up and lead a people function with purpose, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Ashleigh McMillan at OnTalent for a confidential discussion. (07) 3305 5800 or email [email protected]

Inclusivity Statement
OnTalent and our client are committed to creating inclusive workplaces where people feel respected, valued and supported. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages, genders and lived experiences.