Human Resources Business Partner

Who We Are

With over 40 venues, Laundy Hotels represents four generations of hospitality excellence. Since 1945, we've built a reputation for exceptional customer experiences and deep community connections across Sydney and regional New South Wales. Our innovative approach and commitment to our team members' growth are at the heart of everything we do.

The heart of the role

At Laundy Hotels, our people are our greatest legacy. Reporting to the Head of HR and Payroll, we’re looking for a seasoned, people-first HR Business Partner who thrives at the intersection of high-performance culture and genuine care. This is a role for someone who doesn’t just "do HR" from a desk but chooses to partner with, challenge, and champion our leaders across a dynamic, multi-site portfolio.

How You'll Show Up

The Partner

• Guide Leaders: Partner with venue managers on performance, conduct, and disciplinary matters
• Expert Advice: Act as the go-to for HIGA interpretation, Fair Work compliance, and employee relations
• Problem Solver: Navigate people matters and grievances

The Compliance Guardian

• Visa & Sponsorship: Lead end-to-end visa administration
• The Employee Lifecycle: Own the "joiner to leaver" journey, from drafting contracts and onboarding to offboarding
• Safety & Systems: Manage HRIS data, personnel records, and WHS/Workers Compensation tracking to keep our business compliant and our teams safe

The Builder

• Talent Support: Assist with recruitment, from crafting compelling job ads to ensuring a premium candidate experience
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to group-wide HR projects, policy updates, and communication initiatives that strengthen the Laundy culture

What you bring to the table

• 3+ years’ experience in an HR Business Partner or similar role
• Hospitality experience with HIGA knowledge (highly desirable)
• Strong working knowledge of Fair Work legislation
• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Psychology or a related discipline
• Experience managing employee relations cases and documentation
• Experience with visa and sponsorship compliance

As our HR Business Partner, you understand the realities of hospitality, lead with empathy, respect the rules, and aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves when it counts.

We’re All About People

At Laundy Hotel Group, we know great hospitality starts with diverse voices and experiences. We’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, cultures, and abilities, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, and those from the LGBTQIA+ community.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, our HR team would be happy to have a confidential chat to make sure you’re comfortable and supported every step of the way. You can connect with the team at ***email_hidden***.