Principal Consultant, HR Client Partnering

UQ SportFull-time, permanent positionBase salary will be in the range $106,709 - $116,198 + 17% super (HEW Level 7) Based at our St Lucia location  About This Opportunity  UQ Sport is seeking an experienced and proactive HR Principal Consultant to join a close-knit Human Resources team supporting one of the most active, visible and community-connected parts of the UQ experience. This broad generalist role will combine trusted HR advice, operational excellence and continuous improvement, with the opportunity to shape a purposeful, inclusive and high-performing employee experience across a dynamic organisation that enriches student life through sport, recreation, facilities and connection.Key responsibilities will include:Provide end-to-end HR advice and support across the employee lifecycle, including performance, conduct, employee relations, workforce data, contracts and employment correspondence.Partner with managers to interpret employment legislation, policies and enterprise agreements, while building confidence in the practical application of employment conditions.Support operational HR processes, including employee records, payroll data, compliance requirements, Blue Card requirements, mandatory learning and HumanForce time and attendance administration.Contribute to strategic and continuous improvement initiatives, including enterprise bargaining preparation, workforce planning for the new Fitness Centre, salary review processes and improvements to HR systems, processes and reporting.About UQ SportSport plays a defining role in campus life at The University of Queensland, shaping connection, wellbeing, belonging and memories that stay with students long after graduation. UQ Sport is the custodian of sporting experiences, facilities and communities across fitness, aquatics, tennis, athletics, fields, social sport, clubs, recreation programs and major facilities, creating places where students, staff, alumni and the broader community can move, achieve and belong.As a controlled entity of The University of Queensland, UQ Sport offers a distinctive professional environment. You will enjoy the benefits of being part of the UQ community while contributing to an agile, values-driven organisation with its own systems, governance and ways of working. With approximately 60 permanent employees and more than 260 casual employees across more than 600 appointments, this is a role where your ideas, judgement and HR expertise can make a visible difference.About You  Demonstrated experience in a broad generalist HR role, with the ability to balance operational delivery and strategic thinking.Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, industrial relations principles and enterprise agreements.Experience managing employee relations matters with professionalism, discretion and sound judgement.Ability to provide practical, solution-focused advice to managers and employees across a diverse work...