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Form of workThis well-established privately owned business, headquartered in New Zealand, is growing its Australian presence at a fast rate. Priding themselves on providing the agricultural industry with a range of innovative, world-class quality products and consultative solutions, they are known for their customer centricity.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a business with a focus on growth in both its key areas as well as exploration into new and emerging markets. Due to the geographically dispersed locations of their facilities, offices, and teams, this role can be based anywhere near a major airport, however ideally Brisbane, Auckland or Toowoomba.
The ANZ HR Manager is a key senior role that leads, develops and implements HR strategies, plans and systems that align with the organisation's culture and objectives, that fosters a positive and highly engaged work force, identifies and develops top talent, brings a disciplined focus on succession, and fosters employee safety and wellbeing. This position requires strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of HR best practices, and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
As an autonomous role reporting into the CFO, you will be building the frameworks, systems and processes from the ground up. You will thrive in the opportunity to research, listen, analyse and design the requirements for this diverse business in the primary industry sector.
You will bring strong communication and change management skills and be considered a trusted advisor. As a critical thinker, you remain calm under pressure and can provide solutions to complex problems.
Key elements of the role include:
- Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and execute HR strategies that support the organisation's overall goals and objectives and provide direction on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Organisational Development and Culture: Drive initiatives to shape and reinforce the organisation's culture and values as well as leading change management efforts to support organisational growth, transformation, resilience, and agility.
- Performance Management and Professional Development: Lead the development of performance management systems to assist functional leaders to have meaningful and appropriate conversations regarding goal setting, performance evaluation and professional development needs.
- HR Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations (across Australia and New Zealand) and mitigate HR related risks through proactive measures and policy enforcement.
- Health, Safety and Wellness: Champion initiatives and implement programs to enhance the employee experience; promote a positive work environment and safety culture and support overall employee well-being, work-life balance and mental health.
Background, skills and experience required:
- Your career history should demonstrates progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role and a strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices along with demonstrated expertise in organisational development, culture change, and employee engagement.
- Your communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills should be exceptional, with proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation.
- Your leadership capability should be highly developed with demonstrated success in developing, motivating and leading a high-performing team along with a strategic mindset and evidence of solution focused approaches in problem solving.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
To be considered, please submit your resume and cover letter (Word format) by selecting the “apply now” function. Confidential enquiries can be made to Peter Starling, Senior Client Partner on 07 3305 5*** or Donna Bliss 07 3305 5*** Head of Professional & Specialist.
