For two decades, The Star Sydney has been a local landmark, deeply ingrained in Pyrmont and Darling Harbour. Committed to our communities, we strive to create fun in trusted destinations as Australia's premier entertainment hub. The Darling, and state-of-the-art venues including The Star Event Centre and The Lyric Theatre have hosted prestigious events and international acts. With extraordinary dining options, including Sokyo, BLACK Bar and Grill, Cucina Porto and our vibrant Sports Bar where the action is live and loud, we are dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment, hospitality, and dining experiences for all.  

The HR Business Partner role reports directly to the General Manager People Operations. The Star Sydney and offers an opportunity to closely collaborate with leadership and operational teams to foster alignment with the wider People Operations strategy.   

This is a fantastic opportunity where you will lead your own portfolio and play a pivotal role in the development of property leadership and their capability to meet our obligations to regulatory and governance requirements.  

A few of your responsibilities:  

• Embrace collaboration with property leaders to deliver a consistent, efficient, and proactive strategic people agenda together aligned with business strategy and goals 

• Partner closely with each leader to ensure that the People Operations agenda is a priority and that the solutions meet the unique needs of their department 

• Prioritise and partner in building financially sound recommendations, across all aspects of People Operations that address both the immediate and the long-term needs 

• Understand the root cause of leadership needs and gather insights on behalf of the People Operations team to inform the design and roll out of department initiatives 

• Coach, develop and empower leaders to perform as leaders, in addition to educating leaders particularly on the People Operating model 

What we are looking for:  

• Proven work experience in a People Advisory/Partnering role, noting experience in a hospitality and/or highly regulated environment will be highly regarded 

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Psychology or Organisational Development 

• Strong relationship, coaching, influencing and communication skills to build capability and performance of leadership teams 

• Demonstrated business partnership experience, driven by a self-starter mindset and an unwavering can-do attitude 

About you:  

You are a natural collaborator and communicator, able to understand and explain complex operational business requirements and strategy and then work alongside leaders to ensure successful outcomes. You appreciate the unique needs of each business unit and can leverage your experience in fast paced and complex work environments to achieve outcomes aligned with our purpose, values and principles and regulatory requirements. 

Your role will be pivotal in improving our employee experience through driving and managing change and building leadership capability. 

What we can offer you:   

• Complimentary meal on site every day, including hot meals, sandwich bar and more 

• Flexible working arrangements 

• Up to 30% Discounts across award winning restaurants and accommodation 

• Lifestyle discounts including gym memberships and dry-cleaning services 

• An organisation that values diversity, teamwork and being your best self 

• Endless career growth and opportunities to learn and develop your career 

Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.  

Our culture  

At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values = Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care.   

We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process.  We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that’s right for them and their unique well-being needs.    

The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality (2022-24) and has been recognised as a 2024 GOLD Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.   

It’s your time to SHINE!   

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