Executive Partner, Chief Human Resources Officer - Advisory and Counsel

Job Description

The Executive Partner, Chief Human Resources Officer – Advisory and Counsel provides trusted, senior-level advice to CHROs and HR executives. Requirements typically include extensive experience in strategic human resources leadership, executive advisory, organizational design, talent strategy, workforce planning, and communicating with senior stakeholders. Strong candidates will have held senior HR or consulting positions, understand contemporary workforce challenges, and be able to translate research into practical recommendations. The role expects excellent written and verbal communication, commercial awareness, sound judgment, independence, and the ability to build long-term relationships with C-suite clients. Experience working across industries and presenting to executive audiences is highly valuable. The position may also involve thought leadership, client retention, research contribution, and occasional domestic or international travel.

Company Info

Gartner is a global research and advisory company that helps business and technology leaders make informed decisions. It is best known for independent research, strategic insight, market analysis, executive advisory services, consulting, conferences, and benchmarking tools. Gartner serves organizations across technology, finance, human resources, supply chain, marketing, sales, and other corporate functions. Its Executive Partner practice provides confidential, practical guidance to senior leaders, including chief human resources officers, helping them address issues such as workforce strategy, leadership, organizational effectiveness, talent, and transformation. Gartner operates internationally and combines analyst research with direct client engagement. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate intellectual curiosity, commercial focus, strong communication skills, and the ability to create trusted relationships with senior executives. The company has offices and clients across Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

Destination Guide

Australia offers strong opportunities in human resources, executive advisory, consulting, technology, healthcare, education, finance, engineering, and skilled trades, especially in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. Workplace culture is generally direct, collaborative, relatively informal, and focused on practical results, inclusion, and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to relaxed coastal or regional communities, with excellent beaches, outdoor activities, and diverse food and cultural scenes. Living costs are high in Sydney and Melbourne, particularly for housing. Common visa pathways include employer-sponsored skilled visas, the Temporary Skill Shortage visa, Skilled Independent or State Nominated visas, and regional programs; eligibility depends on occupation, experience, English ability, age, and sponsorship. Prospective migrants should check current requirements through the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Relocation planning should include health insurance, tax, accommodation, banking, and professional recognition.