HR Business Partner

An HR Business Partner aligns HR strategies with business objectives to support organisational goals. You might work in a corporate office, government agency, or non-profit organisation. HR Business Partners focus on workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, and talent development. You’ll provide strategic HR advice and collaborate with management to implement effective HR practices.

HR Business Partners play an essential role in enhancing employee engagement and organisational performance. You’ll need to be strategic, empathetic, and possess strong interpersonal skills. You’ll work closely with managers and employees to resolve issues, support career development, and ensure the workforce is motivated and aligned with the company’s vision.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $60,320
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a hr business partner?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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BSB60420

Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
On Campus, Online
18 months
$0 - $9,800
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Manager Senior Administrator General Manager
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Area Manager Regional Manager Talent Acquisition Specialist Team Administrator Creative Entrepreneur Chief Innovation Officer Plant Supervisor Plant Manager Duty Manager (Police Force) Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Change And Communications Manager Executive Director Mining Manager HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Advertising Executive Development Manager Director of Education IT Director Global Management Consultant Chief of Police Digital Transformation Manager Chief Data Officer Innovation Consultant Chief Information Officer Research and Development Manager Business Architect Compliance Manager IT Operations Manager Education Manager Employee Relations Manager Company Director
+ 33 more
BSB40520

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
10 - 24 months
$0 - $5,009
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor
Project Coordinator Assistant Manager Team Administrator General Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager Project Officer Retail Team Leader Account Manager Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Life Coach Community Engagement Officer Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager Customer Success Manager Customs and Border Protection Officer Venue Manager Regional Coordinator Cellar Door Manager Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Operational Risk Manager Innovation Strategist Operations Officer IT Business Analyst Music Manager Sales Representative Telemarketer Sales Consultant Workshop Manager Cleaning Supervisor Plant Supervisor Airport Operations Manager Sheep Shearing Trainer Abattoir Supervisor Food Production Supervisor Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Aerodrome Operations Supervisor Cabin Crew Supervisor Operations Specialist Scrum Master Workplace Relations Officer International Project Manager Tourism Manager Location Manager Production Supervisor (Timber Systems) Supply Planner Supply Chain Analyst HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Director Of Nursing Risk Consultant Early Childhood Center Manager Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor Police Sergeant Sheriff Religious Education Coordinator
+ 60 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $5,009
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Procurement Officer Team Leader
Supervisor Project Coordinator Area Manager Administration Manager Presales Consultant Business Administrator Business Support Officer Regional Manager Project Officer Fitness Studio Manager Retail Team Leader Account Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Community Engagement Officer Enrolment and Admissions Officer Customer Success Manager Cashier Account Executive Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Digital Business Analyst Customer Experience Manager Innovation Strategist New Home Sales Consultant Customer Service Manager Music Manager Apiarist Customs Broker Marketing Strategist Internal Auditor Change And Communications Manager Property Adviser Gallery Manager Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Technology Consultant International Project Manager Campaign Manager Program Analyst Tourism Manager Location Manager Freelance Editor IT Specialist Inventory Manager Supply Planner Healthcare Manager Customer Relationship Manager Project Scheduler Administrative Coordinator Data Specialist Service Delivery Manager Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Tender Writer Supply and Distribution Manager HR Business Partner Business Process Analyst Corporate Accountant Theatre Manager Marketing Analyst Leadership Coach
+ 63 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business
Blended, Online
12 months
$1,499 - $6,422
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner
Governance Coordinator Scheduler Business Support Officer Regional Manager Project Officer Fitness Studio Manager Creative Entrepreneur Digital Business Strategist Data Miner Product Specialist Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Park Manager Buyer Information Officer Customer Service Officer Brand Ambassador Life Coach Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Enrolment and Admissions Officer Innovation Coordinator Customer Success Manager Chief Innovation Officer ICT Sales Assistant Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Customs and Border Protection Officer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Social Media Strategist Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Radio Producer Operational Risk Manager Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Innovation Strategist New Home Sales Consultant Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Administration Officer Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Concreter Duty Manager (Police Force) Apiarist Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Trade Waste Officer Marketing Director Buyer’s Agent Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Property Consultant Property Developer Salesforce Administrator Business Specialist IT Recruitment Consultant Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Enterprise Architect Business Services Manager Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Claims Specialist Market Researcher Internal Auditor Law Clerk Agile Business Analyst Fundraising Coordinator Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Cluster Manager Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Policy Specialist Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Gallery Manager Policy Researcher Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Community Relations Manager Technology Consultant Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Location Manager Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Freelance Editor Meteorologist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Executive Director Inventory Manager Supply Planner Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Capability Manager Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Tender Writer Supply and Distribution Manager HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Business Process Analyst Senior Business Analyst Risk Consultant Marketing Analyst Master Data Analyst Innovation Consultant Research and Development Manager Credit Risk Analyst Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Leadership Coach Advertising Account Manager Investment Banking Analyst Analytics Manager Chief Project Officer Promotions Manager Wealth Manager Retirement Planner People and Culture Manager International Banker
+ 216 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner Governance Coordinator Scheduler Business Support Officer Regional Manager Project Officer Fitness Studio Manager Creative Entrepreneur Digital Business Strategist Data Miner Product Specialist Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Park Manager Buyer Information Officer Customer Service Officer Brand Ambassador Life Coach Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Enrolment and Admissions Officer Innovation Coordinator Customer Success Manager Chief Innovation Officer ICT Sales Assistant Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Customs and Border Protection Officer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Social Media Strategist Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Radio Producer Operational Risk Manager Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Innovation Strategist New Home Sales Consultant Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Administration Officer Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Concreter Duty Manager (Police Force) Apiarist Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Trade Waste Officer Marketing Director Buyer’s Agent Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Property Consultant Property Developer Salesforce Administrator Business Specialist IT Recruitment Consultant Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Enterprise Architect Business Services Manager Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Claims Specialist Market Researcher Internal Auditor Law Clerk Agile Business Analyst Fundraising Coordinator Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Cluster Manager Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Policy Specialist Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Gallery Manager Policy Researcher Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Community Relations Manager Technology Consultant Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Location Manager Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Freelance Editor Meteorologist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Executive Director Inventory Manager Supply Planner Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Capability Manager Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Tender Writer Supply and Distribution Manager HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Business Process Analyst Senior Business Analyst Risk Consultant Marketing Analyst Master Data Analyst Innovation Consultant Research and Development Manager Credit Risk Analyst Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Leadership Coach Advertising Account Manager Investment Banking Analyst Analytics Manager Chief Project Officer Promotions Manager Wealth Manager Retirement Planner People and Culture Manager International Banker + 216 more
BSB60120

Advanced Diploma of Business
Blended, Online
12 - 18 months
$2,199 - $4,595
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package
Additional requirements may apply.
General Manager Account Director Business Administrator
Creative Entrepreneur Digital Business Strategist Procurement Specialist Executive Director HR Business Partner Senior Business Analyst PMO Manager
+ 7 more
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package
Additional requirements may apply.
General Manager Account Director Business Administrator Creative Entrepreneur Digital Business Strategist Procurement Specialist Executive Director HR Business Partner Senior Business Analyst PMO Manager + 7 more

Master of Finance (Human Resource Management)
Blended, On Campus
24 months
$62,800 - $64,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compensation and Benefits Manager HR Business Partner Talent Acquisition Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compensation and Benefits Manager HR Business Partner Talent Acquisition Manager

Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management
On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $32,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HR Business Partner Human Resource Advisor Human Resources Manager
Talent Acquisition Manager Human Resources Director
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HR Business Partner Human Resource Advisor Human Resources Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Human Resources Director + 2 more
10835NAT

Diploma of Organisational Coaching
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Leadership Coach HR Business Partner
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Leadership Coach HR Business Partner
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