Location: Melbourne, Australia (Hybrid)
Business Unit: Pearson VUE, Pearson Clinical, Pearson Assessment Services
Job Type: Full-time

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a People Partner , you will provide both strategic and operational HR support to business leaders across Pearson VUE and its associated business units. In this role, you’ll partner with HR Centres of Excellence and HR Operations to deliver people initiatives, improve employee engagement, and drive compliance across the employment lifecycle. You’ll also serve as a trusted advisor to managers and leaders, delivering insights that shape workforce decisions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with the business to ensure line managers are provided with high quality HR support and advice that is compliant with legislation and meets company goals.
• Support end-to-end HR processes including onboarding, induction, performance and talent management, learning & development, employee relations, and exits.
• Resolve employment relations issues in collaboration with line managers and under the guidance of HR leadership.
• Liaise with HR Centres of Excellence such as Talent Acquisition, Reward, Payroll, and Learning & Development.
• Provide advice and updates on entitlements, award interpretation, legislative changes, and policy implementation.
• Ensure alignment with local employment laws, compliance standards, and organisational values.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in a generalist HR role within a complex or matrixed organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation and industrial relations frameworks.
• Hands-on experience interpreting modern awards and enterprise agreements—experience with the Clerks Award is highly desirable.
• A collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills