Human Resources Business Partner

Overview

Class: Full-time AND Permanent

Legal Entity: StoneX Financial Pty Ltd

Company Profile:

StoneX (formerly known as INTL FCStone) is an institutional-grade financial services network that connects companies, organizations and investors to the global markets ecosystem through a unique blend of digital platforms, end-to-end clearing and execution services, high-touch service and deep expertise.

We provide access to 36 derivatives exchanges, 175 foreign exchange markets, nearly every global securities marketplace and a number of bi-lateral liquidity venues. We deliver this access with support throughout the entire lifecycle of a trade – from consulting and “boots-on-the-ground” intelligence to best execution, to post-trade clearing, custody and settlement. In these ways, StoneX enables clients to use the global markets ecosystem to achieve their business goals through one trusted partner.

StoneX currently serves more than 30,000 commercial, institutional and payments clients, and more than 295,000 retail clients across more than 140 countries. Our clients use our institutional-grade digital platforms, our high-touch service, and our market intelligence to pursue trading opportunities, make investments efficiently, manage their market risks, and improve their business performance. Our relentless focus on helping them accomplish these objectives has enabled us to build deeply valued, long-term relationships based on guidance, integrity, transparency, and trust.

Business Segment Overview:

Corporate: Engage in a deep variety of business-critical activities that keep our company running efficiently. From strategic marketing and financial management to human resources and operational oversight, you’ll have the opportunity to optimize processes and implement game-changing policies. 

Responsibilities

Role Overview:

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) for Australia reports directly to the Head of HR, APAC and acts as a strategic advisor to business leaders, ensuring alignment between local business priorities and the broader regional people strategy.

This role is responsible for driving impactful HR outcomes across talent, performance, employee relations, and organisational effectiveness, while ensuring compliance with Australian employment legislation and consistent application of APAC-wide frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Business Partnering

• • Serve as the primary HR advisor to the Australia leadership team, aligning local priorities with Global and APAC HR strategy
  • Partner closely with the Head of HR, APAC on workforce planning, organisational design, and business-critical initiatives
  • Provide insights on workforce trends, risks, and capability gaps to inform decision-making
  • Coach leaders on performance, capability building, and team effectiveness

Talent & Performance Management

• • Drive performance management and talent review processes in alignment with APAC frameworks
  • Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring strategies and critical roles
  • Ensure consistency and calibration across Australia and the broader APAC region

Employee Relations & Risk Management

• • Lead complex ER matters including disciplinaries, grievances, and terminations
  • Ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act and mitigate legal and reputational risk
  • Provide clear, pragmatic guidance to managers on case handling and documentation
  • Escalate sensitive or high-risk issues to the Head of HR, APAC as required

Change & Transformation

• • Support regional and local transformation initiatives, including restructures and change programmes
  • Partner with the Head of HR, APAC on design and execution of change strategies
  • Drive effective communication and adoption of new structures and ways of working

Compensation & Benefits

• • Work with APAC HR and CoEs on compensation reviews, benchmarking, and reward decisions
  • Provide guidance on offers, promotions, and salary positioning consistent with regional frameworks
  • Ensure internal equity and market competitiveness

HR Governance & Compliance

• • Ensure adherence to Australian employment laws and alignment with global HR policies
  • Support audits, governance processes, and policy implementation
  • Act as the local custodian of HR compliance while aligning with APAC standards

Engagement & Culture

• • Drive engagement initiatives in line with regional priorities
  • Partner with leaders on engagement survey action plans
  • Champion diversity, equity & inclusion across the Australia business

End-to-End Employee Lifecycle Management

• • Overseeing and managing the following HR Ops functions.
  • Onboarding and induction
  • Probation management
  • Employment changes (promotions, transfers, salary changes)
  • Leave administration
  • Offboarding and exit interviews
  • Employee records and documentation

Key Stakeholders:

• Australia Leadership Team
• Head of HR, APAC (direct reporting line)
• APAC HRBPs and Centres of Excellence (TA, C&B, L&D)
• Legal and Compliance

Qualifications

Skills & Experience:

Essential

• 6–10+ years HR experience in a HRBP or generalist role
• Strong experience advising senior stakeholders
• Deep knowledge of Australian employment law and ER practices
• Experience operating within a regional or global matrix structure
• Strong commercial acumen and risk-based decision making

Desirable

• Financial services or global organisation experience
• Exposure to APAC regional HR operating models

Key Competencies:

• Strategic partnering and influencing
• Strong judgment and risk management
• Stakeholder management at senior levels
• Ability to operate independently with regional oversight
• Data-driven and outcome-oriented

Success Measures:

• Strong alignment between Australia business priorities and APAC HR strategy
• Effective partnership with business leaders and APAC HR
• Reduction in ER risk and consistent case management standards
• Delivery of talent and organisational initiatives across Australia
• Positive engagement and retention outcomes