Role Overview & Context

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank) is currently seeking applications for the role of Executive Manager HR Business Partner. As Australia’s leading provider of integrated financial services, CommBank serves more than 17 million customers across retail, business, institutional, and international markets.

Core Responsibilities & Role Scope

In this role at CommBank, key deliverables and operational objectives include:

• Partner with leaders to develop and execute the HR plan.
• Provide high calibre advice and coaching to leaders, as well as using data and insights to drive continuous improvement and inform strategic decisions.
• Focus areas include talent management & succession planning, driving high performing teams, strategic workforce planning, organisational design and change, leadership coaching, organisational effectiveness, and championing diversity, equity and a positive employee experience.
• The role is also required to effectively partner with senior business leaders and key teams within HR including Group People Services, Centres of Expertise and Crew Leads to design and implement people strategies, plans and processes that respond to evolving business contexts.
• Drive measurable people, customer and business outcomes.
• Increase employee and business performance.
• Engage and develop a diverse workforce.
• Substantial, relevant experience within Human Resources or a related field.

Selection Criteria & Candidate Profile

CommBank evaluates candidates against demonstrated capabilities aligned with the requisition scope:

• Strong commercial acumen and business knowledge.
• Proven ability to lead initiatives and comfortably navigate change, ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills that lead to commercial solutions.
• Track record of effectively advising and coaching leaders on key business and strategic HR drivers.
• Successful design and implementation of strategic and transformational people initiatives.
• Thorough understanding of current best practice people, culture and engagement methodologies.
• Growth mindset and curiosity.
• 10+ years of experience in Human Resources, with 5+ years as an HR Business Partner.

Key Competencies & Technical Proficiencies

Remuneration, Benefits & Flexibility

• Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid (CommBank guideline: at least 50% in-office connection each month).
• Remuneration Benchmark: AU$190,000 – AU$250,000 package + 11.5% Superannuation. (CommBank senior executive benchmark.)
• Employee Privileges: Access to employee banking discounts, competitive superannuation, and comprehensive health and wellbeing initiatives.

Important Applicant Information & Support

• Internal Group Candidates: If you are currently employed within the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), please apply through Sidekick to submit a valid internal application.
• Accessibility & Adjustments: CommBank provides support for applicants requiring adjustments. Please contact HR Direct on 1800 989 696 if you require assistance.
• Advertising End Date: October 07, 2026 (07/10/2026).

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