About
The HR Department is responsible for managing human resources services across the University.
We operate on a shared services model, providing the University of Sydney with a range of strategic human resource services and advice while undertaking a variety of operational activities.
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.
The shared services model delivers a number of benefits to the University as a whole and to individual faculties/units, for instance:
- Making available a level of skills and expertise that would be unaffordable in a decentralised model
- Providing information and services more efficiently
- Delivering greater responsiveness to customers
- Allowing greater focus on customer service, rather than simple service delivery
- Reducing administrative costs
- Standardising HR processes and practices across the University.
Most importantly, the shared services model allows you to focus on your core business of teaching and learning.
The SydneyPeople model has four elements which allow us to work closely with faculties/units.
1. HR Relationship Management Group
The HR Relationship Management Group focuses on building effective working partnerships with their client groups. Read more.
2. Specialists teams
Our specialist teams are centralised. They provide advice and support to faculties/units both directly and through the HR Relationship Management Group. They include: SydneyRecruitment; Learning Solutions; Case Management; Equal Opportunity and OHS.
3. Self serve via myHROnline or by contacting the HR Service Centre
myHRonline is the University's online HR management system. Read more.
The HR Service Centre processes all your HR related transactions. It is your first point of contact for day-to-day HR needs. Read more.
4. Faculty/unit contacts
Faculty/unit staff are responsible for various HR activities, working in collaboration with the SydneyPeople team.