Principal, HR Business Partnering

Create impact as a Principal HR Business Partner.  

Join the largest general insurance group in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. We’re a top-tier ASX-listed company helping to make the world a safer place through creating a stronger and more resilient business and enabling our portfolio of iconic insurance brands. 

Your Role 

As a Principal HR Business Partner, you'll play a pivotal role in managing the creation and implementation of divisional people plans across our People, Performance and Reputation business unit, which includes HR, Corporate Affairs, and Sustainability. You’ll partner with Executive General Managers and their leadership teams to achieve a high-performance culture and deliver an exceptional people experience.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement divisional people plans in alignment with the IAG Group People Strategy. 
• Lead and embed group-wide People & Culture strategic projects and initiatives. 
• Provide strategic counsel and coaching to senior leaders on people and culture matters. 
• Act as a key subject matter expert for P&C programs, ensuring divisional needs are met. 
• Drive approved people initiatives to build a future-ready workforce. 
• Apply risk governance and mitigation strategies to support change and transformation. 
• Utilise strategic data and insights to influence business decisions. 
• Mentor and guide Consultant HR Business Partners on strategic initiatives. 

This is a permanent role, and we welcome applicants from Gadigal Country (Sydney). 

About You 

• Demonstrated experience in Human Resources or people leadership in complex environments. 
• Proven HR business partnering experience with senior leaders. 
• Ability to link strategic goals with operational decisions. 
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills. 
• Comfort with ambiguity and complexity, with effective communication skills. 
• Energetic, commercial, and pragmatic approach to business growth and sustainability. 
• Project management skills for process ownership and optimization. 
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills. 

Applications close on Tuesday, 29 April at 23:59 AEST. 

With IAG, you’ll have access to a raft of benefits from across the Group:  

• Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance  
• 5 myLeave days per year on top of annual leave 
• Work from home and many more flexibility options with myFlex   
• Industry-leading 20 weeks paid parental leave, available from the day you start, for both primary and secondary carers 
• Dedicated career growth programs, including the award-winning IAG Academy 
• Community volunteer days and team volunteer activities 

*employment type eligibility criteria apply 

ABOUT US​   

As part of IAG you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose-led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day and grow your career beyond the expected. That’s not just words. It’s our people promise. We're ready for you with unexpected opportunities for your career, your work-life and your ability to make a difference. We celebrate all viewpoints shaped by life experiences and culture, and are guided by the knowledge and voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses, and communities. We collaborate on Indigenous-led solutions that enable growth and create meaningful change for our customers and employees. 

We’re ready for you. Apply today.   

Learn more about who IAG is here.