Senior HR Business Partner

Who is Shift?

At Shift, we’re business specialists dedicated to helping Australian SMEs take control of their cashflow, streamline trade terms and choose the right financial products.

We believe Australian businesses are the driving force behind our economy and are core to our communities. That’s why our business expertise, focus on relationships, and market-leading technology is at the core of everything we do. We’ve helped solve the credit and payment pain points for more than 30,000 businesses, providing over $6 billion in aggregate funding.

Our unique approach to product innovation combined with our collaborative culture means you can build your career in a supportive environment. You’ll be joining a diverse team of over 300 people who are always looking to deliver better outcomes for Australian businesses.

About the role:

As a Senior HR Business Partner at Shift, you’ll work directly with leaders and teams to help build a high-performing, engaged, and inclusive workplace. This is a practical, hands-on role - you’ll offer straight-forward HR guidance, deliver People & Culture initiatives, and support business goals in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

What you’ll do:

• Build trusted relationships with leaders and teams, providing advice on a range of employee matters

• Align People & Culture programs with company objectives

• Coach and support managers to improve capability, performance, and engagement

• Collaborate with technology and product teams to solve HR challenges

• Advise on organisational design, clarify roles, and support workforce planning

• Prepare and review position descriptions and assist with job evaluations

• Help managers with recruitment and onboarding for a smooth employee experience

• Ensure policies and procedures are applied consistently

• Support leaders with HR-related risk management and ensure compliance

• Assist with organisational change projects, like restructures and system rollouts

• Recommend ways to improve people processes and work practices

• Act as the main People & Culture contact, encouraging collaboration and inclusion

• Lead by example and promote Shift’s values

• Support culture and engagement initiatives

• Help meet WHS obligations and maintain a safe work environment

• Contribute to broader People & Culture projects

What you’ll bring:

• 7+ years of generalist HR or People & Culture experience

• Up-to-date knowledge of modern HR practices

• Confidence guiding leaders through change and complex people issues

• Experience working with technology or product teams

• Clear communication and coaching skills with the ability to influence and advise

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Good organisation and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Tertiary qualification in HR, Business, or a related field (preferred)

Key benefits:

• Collaborative teams – a flat structure means everyone can learn from colleagues and senior leaders around the business.

• Be involved – come together with all of your colleagues every 100 days to share the product and technology roadmap and business strategy.

• Flexible working environment – we’re headquartered in North Sydney with state-based workplaces and offer a flexible work policy.

• Family support – industry leading 26 weeks paid parental leave.

• Purpose built spaces within our office – designed for collaboration, brainstorming, socialising, and focused work.

• Range of benefits supporting your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing. From a day off on your birthday to excellent end of trip facilities.

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