About HR
Human Resources operates on a shared services model and, working in partnership with staff in faculties/units, we aim to develop a work environment where current staff can succeed, develop and enhance their careers. An environment which helps the University attract and retain a high-functioning, diverse workforce.
HR provides a range of strategic and operational human resource services and advice. These services are provided by the following units:
- HR Management Relationship Group
- HR Service Centre
- HR Policy and Projects Unit
- Remuneration Strategy
- SydneyRecruitment
- Learning Solutions
- Case Management
- Equal Opportunity
- Work Health & Safety and Injury Management
HR Relationship Management Group
The HR Relationship Management Group works directly with faculties/units and calls upon the specialist services within the broader HR team to help you achieve both your individual goals and those of the University as a whole.
This group consists of 4 HR Relationship Managers each of whom has a team of HR Advisors. Each HR Advisor manages a portfolio of clients.
Contact your faculty/unit HR Relationship Manager or HR Advisor
HR Service Centre
Your first point of contact for day-to-day HR needs, the HR Service Centre processes all your HR related transactions. You can call them for queries on:
- Payroll and leave
- superannuation
- contracts and letters of offer
- immigration and relocation.
myHRonline is the University's online payroll management and HR administration system. Within myHRonline you can, for example, submit a request for annual leave, view your leave balance, view your payslip, submit and approve a timesheet; update your personal details. Read more
The HR Service Centre also produces management reports and data that can help you in your planning and decision-making. Other functions include the management of HR IT systems e.g. myHRonline, CareerPath and HR Organisational Charts. Find out more about our systems
For general enquiries, contact the HR Service Centre or get in touch with the HR Service Centre Officer who looks after your faculty/unit.
HR Policy and Projects Unit
The HR Policy and Projects unit is responsible for the management, development and review of HR policy and related projects. Refer to:
Remuneration Strategy
Remuneration Strategy works to deliver a remuneration strategy that is competitive and sufficiently flexible to attract and retain highcalibre staff, in line with the University’s pay-for-performance philosophy. It is responsible for issues such as superannuation and benefits such as salary packaging. The team also advises senior management on employment conditions and monitors external trends and practices. Enquiries: contact the Director of Remuneration and Shared Services
SydneyRecruitment
SydneyRecruitment manages the end-to-end recruitment of staff, including permanent, contract and senior executive staff. Services include:
- providing advice on sourcing strategies
- drafting and placement of recruitment ads
- selection process management
- candidate care and managing documentation.
SydneyRecruitment also plays a strategic role in ensuring the University’s overall workforce planning and talent management objectives are achieved. Internal and external candidates can search and apply for positions online via the University’s careers portal.
To search for jobs visit the SydneyRecruitment website; for information on hiring staff visit the Human Resources website or contact a SydneyRecruitment consultant
Learning Solutions
Learning Solutions develops and trains staff across the University, in support of our strategic objectives. Your Learning Advisor will work with you to design a customised learning solution to support you and your team. They also offer an open program for all staff covering topics such as:
- performance management
- orientation and leadership
- research development
- media.
- mediation and communication
Visit the Learning Solutions website
Case Management
The Case Management Group provides advice, assistance and education for managers to resolve staff-related issues in a fair and timely manner. Working with the HR Relationship Management Group, the team can offer you confidential help with:
- performance management issues
- conflicts in the workplace
- non-work-related injury management.
As part of its support, the University offers a confidential counselling service to staff experiencing issues affecting work performance.
Contact your faculty/unit Case Coordinator
Equal Opportunity
The Staff and Student Equal Opportunity Unit provides advice, information and training on:
- promoting equity and diversity
- equal opportunity principles, policy and practice
- unlawful harassment and discrimination concerns.
The Equal Opportunity Unit also facilitates a range of programs for staff, including the Sydney University Parent's Network, the suite of Women in Leadership Programs and the Indigenous Employment Program. The Unit also offers support to the Sydney University Network for Women (SUN) and also reports on the University’s compliance with equal opportunity targets.
Visit the Staff and Student Equal Opportunity website
Work Health & Safety and Injury Management
Work Health & Safety (WHS) and Injury Management provide advice, information and training on all work health and safety matters, including workers’ compensation. The team aims to:
- Ensure the University provides a safe place to work and study
Identify and provide feedback to managers about risks within the workplace - Minimise the need for University resources to deal with problems arising from identifiable risks
Visit the Work Health & Safety website or contact your faculty/unit WHS Advisor
