Role overview

Prospa is building a platform that helps small businesses make payments, manage cashflow and reduce administrative burden. As Senior People and Culture Business Partner, you will support leaders across your portfolio to develop high-performing teams, strengthen capability and drive organisational performance. This role combines strategic people partnership with practical delivery across a broad remit.

Key responsibilities

Build strong, trusted relationships with leaders across your portfolio to understand their priorities, challenges and growth opportunities.
Develop practical people plans that translate portfolio goals into actionable strategies supporting performance, capability and team development.
Analyse workforce, engagement and performance data to provide insights, challenge current thinking and drive better business outcomes.
Lead organisational design, workforce planning and team effectiveness initiatives that support company growth and scaling.
Partner with leaders to design structures, roles and ways of working that enable growth, including supporting adaptation as AI and automation reshape how work is performed.
Manage employee relations matters across your portfolio with sound judgment and practical guidance.
Own people governance and risk by ensuring policies, frameworks and practices remain compliant, practical and aligned with business needs.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to build credibility quickly, establish trusted relationships with leaders and provide confident coaching on complex people matters and difficult conversations.
Broad experience across organisational design, workforce planning, performance management, engagement, talent development and change management.
Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, contemporary people practices, employee relations, employment governance, policy and workplace compliance.
Data-informed approach to decision-making and problem-solving, with the ability to translate insights into practical business solutions.
Confidence using AI to enhance your own work and supporting leaders to adopt AI, automation and new ways of working.
Experience in technology, fintech or high-growth environments would be highly valued.

What makes this role worth considering

Prospa is a certified Great Place to Work, recognised as a Best Workplace for Women, Best Workplace in Technology and Best Workplace in Australia. The company offers comprehensive support including learning days, leadership programs, flexible working options, up to 18 weeks paid parental leave, wellness initiatives and volunteer opportunities. You’ll work within a collaborative, inclusive environment that values diversity and celebrates authenticity.