Lead People Partner

• Lead the Australia People Organisation team
• Strategic and influential role shaping and delivering the talent strategy
• Full-time opportunity with flexibility

Lead People Partner

As a key member of the Australia leadership team, the Lead People Partner will collaborate closely with Regional Centre of Excellence leaders to deliver the global people strategy, aligned to local business priorities and Aon United values.

Reporting to the Asia Pacific Deputy Chief People Officer, this role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution. You will guide the design and implementation of the people and talent strategy, strengthen talent capabilities, and foster a high-performing, inclusive culture that supports long-term business growth.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

As the Lead People Partner, you will plan, develop and measure the success of the people strategy for the Australia business while remaining actively involved in day-to-day delivery. Key responsibilities include:

• Building strong, influential relationships across a complex environment to deliver tailored people solutions that meet business needs.
• Leading annual Talent and Performance Management, Compensation, Succession Planning and Leadership Development processes.
• Contributing to global initiatives, representing local needs, and ensuring clear communication between regional and local teams.
• Acting as the primary partner to the Australian Leadership team for all colleague lifecycle matters, while managing a small team of Business Partners.
• Partnering with Talent Acquisition to drive a forward-looking resourcing strategy that supports growth and delivers on Inclusion commitments.
• Providing thought leadership and guidance to segment or enterprise-wide teams developing organisational change initiatives.
• Influencing and coaching Business Partners and leaders through expertise, judgment and data-driven insights to elevate employee experience and business performance.

How this opportunity is different

As an Aon colleague, you will never be limited by your job title. Instead, you will learn and grow alongside some of the most talented people in the business, who genuinely want you to be the best version of yourself.

We honestly believe that our culture is different, with authentic and inquisitive individuals who each bring something unique to our team.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

We're looking for a leader who consistently demonstrates our core values: committed to our purpose, united through trust, and passionate about enabling colleague and client success. You will also bring:

• Deep HR expertise and a strong appreciation of the business partner role, with a passion for talent management and change leadership.
• The ability to build trusted relationships at all organisational levels and partner effectively with senior leaders to deliver people strategies that drive performance.
• A resourceful, self-directed mindset, strong problem-solving capabilities, and cultural agility.
• Experience consulting on policy and process, with the ability to identify trends and shape proactive solutions.
• Project management and people leadership experience within a large, complex organisation.
• A proven ability to implement and embed people programs such as performance management, succession planning, inclusion, wellbeing and workforce planning.
• An empowering leadership style that encourages open dialogue, collaboration and shared ownership of outcomes.
• Exceptional communication skills and executive presence.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email [email protected]

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