Atlassian Williams F1 Team
Senior People Business Partner
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Senior People Business Partner
At the Atlassian Williams F1 Team, the Senior People Business Partner aligns People & Culture (P&C) strategies with business goals, overseeing multiple business units or a larger segment of the organisation. Responsible for high-level strategic planning, organisational development, and change management activities, the role involves:
- Influencing senior leaders
- Building strong partnerships
- Shaping the overall P&C strategy in conjunction with the People Leadership Team (PLT)
- Providing leadership to People Business Partnering (PBP) and acting as a role model within the People & Culture team
Main Duties
Strategic Partnership & Advisor Role
- Act as a trusted advisor to coach senior leaders through one-on-one (1:1) sessions
- Build Effective partnerships to evaluate and develop people-centric solutions
- Work to develop senior leadership capability using the Williams Values & Behaviours framework
Change & Performance Leadership
- Advise and support leadership on change and transformation projects linked to future state organisational needs
- Develop and deliver a Workforce Plan addressing demand, capability gaps, and return on investment aligned with business strategy
Talent & Leadership Operationalisation
- Partner with Employee Relations (ER) and the business to manage leadership changes while maintaining positive employee relations
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition (TA) and leadership on senior appointments and talent mapping, ensuring a strong pipeline of industry-aligned talent
- Support senior leaders in setting Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), while overseeing key people processes—including End-of-Year Reviews and Compensation Reviews—to drive sustained high performance
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Strategic Workforce Development
- Oversee talent review aligned with business needs, anticipating future leadership and technical capability gaps, including succession planning and retention strategies
- Use predictive analytics and data to forecast trends, optimise employee end-to-end journeys, and ensure processes remain cost-effective and ROI-driven
Cross-Functional Innovation & Consulting
- Collaborate with Centres of Excellence (CoE) to drive innovation in P&C, ensuring a seamless and impactful employee experience across teams—including People Business Partnering, Employee Relations, Talent & Leadership, Reward, and the People Service Centre
- Cultivate a performance-driven culture by fostering collaboration and sustainable high performance
Company Description
For 50+ years, the Atlassian Williams F1 Team has remained a force atop the motorsport world, ranked among the three most successful teams in Formula 1 history. Founded in 1977 by Sir Frank Williams and Sir Patrick Head, the team boasts an unparalleled racing legacy:
- 16 FIA World Championship titles
- Nine Constructors’ Championships (Cosworth, Honda, Renault)
- Seven Drivers’ Championship wins featuring legendary figures including Alan Jones, Damon Hill, Alain Prost, and Jacques Villeneuve
With a commitment to pushing boundaries, the team continues its long-term mission of evolution, striving to once again dominate the Formula 1 grid.
Key Responsibilities Breakdown
- High-Impact Strategic Leadership – Lead P&C strategy in collaboration with senior stakeholders while driving organisational transformation.
- Relationship & Change Management – Build trust with leadership to execute change, foster engagement, and ensure alignment in and across the business.
- Data-Driven Decision Making – Leverage HR analytics to inform workforce planning, retention, and talent development.
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Requirements
Education & Certifications
- Extensive HR experience with a proven track record in strategic HR management and operational influence
- Experience in leading organisational transformations and HR transformations
- CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent professional certification)
Professional Competencies
- Business Acumen – Proactively interprets market trends and translates impact to organisational strategy
- Strategic Thinking – Analyses needs, identifies long-term opportunities, and creates HR-driven competitive advantages
- Relationship Management – Builds alignment among stakeholders, nurtures feedback loops, and ensures the employee voice is integrated
- Data Literacy & Analytics – Utilises HR data for predictive insights, performance forecasting, and ROI analysis
- Organisational Design & Workforce Planning – Develops future-ready workforce strategies to align with evolving business needs
- Change Management – Leads people-Centric organisational transformation, measuring outcomes against business objectives
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
Atlassian Williams F1 Team upholds equal opportunity principles. The organisation values diversity, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations for all candidates.
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