HR Business Partner

Human Resources Sydney, Australia

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Description

Position at DNEG

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President HR, Sydney, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) will be responsible for the operational and day-to-day HR management of the Sydney studio, while assisting in the delivery of key HR projects and initiatives.
We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of Australian employment law, HR compliance, and workplace legislation, who can confidently support HR operations and employee-related matters within the studio.
You will work closely with managers, employees, and the wider global HR team to ensure smooth HR processes and a positive employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
  • Support daily HR operations for the Sydney studio
  • Manage employee records, HR documentation, contracts, onboarding, offboarding, and probation processes
  • Support payroll inputs, leave management, employee benefits, and HR systems administration
  • Act as the first point of contact for employee HR queries, policies, and workplace matters
  • Assist with employee relations, performance management, and engagement initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with Australian employment legislation, Fair Work requirements, and company HR policies
  • Coordinate training, inductions, internal communications, and HR reporting
  • Prepare HR reports, trackers, and basic analytics for management review
  • Support visa, work rights, and compliance documentation where required
  • Collaborate with recruitment, operations, and global HR teams to maintain smooth people processes
  • Identify opportunities to improve HR administration and operational workflows
Key Skills & Requirements
  • 2–3 years of experience in an HR Coordinator, HR Generalist, or HRBP role
  • Strong understanding of Australian employment law and HR compliance
  • Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • High attention to detail, confidentiality, and problem-solving ability
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems
  • Comfortable working independently while collaborating with global teams
  • Proactive, approachable, and solution-oriented mindset
  • Experience within media, technology, VFX, animation, or creative industries is a plus
Nice to Have
  • Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related field
  • Knowledge of visa/work rights processes in Australia
  • Experience working within a global organisation

 


About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).

At DNEG, we fundamentally believe that embracing our differences is a vital component of our collective success. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment for our global teams, where everyone feels they matter and belong. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of background, experience or disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments or support during the application process, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We look forward to meeting you!

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