People Partner – HR Business Partner

About the role

An experienced People Partner is needed to work closely with senior leadership, managers and employees in a leading architectural and interior design studio in Perth, aligning people and learning initiatives with business goals.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with sector and team leaders to develop strategic people solutions that support high performance and growth.
• Provide tailored coaching and development initiatives to build leadership capability and confidence.
• Support leaders in managing complex employee relations matters, including complaints, grievances and performance issues.
• Act as a trusted advisor on workplace matters, fostering an inclusive culture.
• Lead change‑management initiatives such as restructures and organisational transitions.
• Drive employee engagement, retention and cultural initiatives aligned with sector goals.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, industrial instruments and internal policies.
• Build leader capability in employment law, policy interpretation and people management.
• Oversee end‑to‑end recruitment, onboarding and retention of high‑quality talent.
• Develop talent pipelines, map skill gaps and create learning and career progression plans.
• Provide strategic coaching on performance management, succession planning and remuneration.
• Support diversity and inclusion initiatives across the practice.
• Monitor and analyse HR metrics, prepare reports and use data‑driven approaches for decision‑making.

Required profile

• Relationship‑oriented with natural ability to build rapport with multiple stakeholders.
• Technically astute in employment law and deep understanding of employment obligations.
• Strong influence and facilitation skills to support leaders with complex people matters.
• High attention to detail and outcome‑orientated.
• Agile, flexible and able to pivot to changing needs.
• Capacity to operate as a business partner and lead projects.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and timelines to completion.
• Preferably experience in an Australian architectural or interior design practice.
• Full, unrestricted working rights in Australia.

What we offer

• Outstanding workplace and collaborative team culture.
• Genuine support for work‑life balance.
• Supportive and approachable leadership with strong mentorship.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression.