Senior People & Culture Business Partner

About BDO

At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior People & Culture Business Partner to join our People & Culture team in Perth. This role will support our Advisory and Tax service lines, partnering with senior leaders to deliver people strategies that drive performance, engagement, and growth across the full employee lifecycle.  

This is more than an operational role. We are seeking someone who brings strategic thinking, a growth mindset, and a genuine passion for people. You will have the autonomy to lead initiatives locally while contributing to national priorities, all within a values-led team that champions innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Manage and advise senior leaders on all people matters that arise within your client group including employee relations, performance, remuneration, engagement, inclusion and diversity, talent management, wellbeing and turnover, identifying and minimising any risks  

• Lead and deliver people initiatives and HR projects that build capability, support business outcomes, and enhance the employee experience 

• Support organisational change and transformation by providing expert advice and embedding people-first solutions 

• Build and maintain strategic working relationships within client groups and key stakeholders to understand and anticipate business needs and priorities  

• Use data and insights to inform decisions, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement across the employee lifecycle 

• Coach and support leaders in applying HR policies, tools, and frameworks consistently, while uplifting leadership capability 

• Champion a safe, inclusive, and values-led culture that supports wellbeing, engagement, and high performance 

About You 

• Demonstrated experience in a HR business partnering role, ideally within professional services or a complex matrix environment 

• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate business strategy into people outcomes 

• Deep understanding of contemporary HR practices, employment law, and change management 

• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels 

Why BDO?
 

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).