AddressAbout us
Besides being an international vegetable-breeding company, Enza Zaden is also an independent family business. For three generations, an entrepreneurial spirit, long-term vision and focus on innovation have characterised our company’s distinctive features and healthy growth. https://www.enzazaden.com/
Enza Zaden has a worldwide presence. Our head office is located in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands. We have research stations, commercial subsidiaries and seed operation subsidiaries and joint ventures all over the globe. This makes Enza Zaden an international company, or rather, as we like to put it ourselves, a multi-local company. We work with more than 2900 local people who know all the ins and outs of our sector and their local market.
The Opportunity
As the HR Business Partner for Oceania, you will oversee all HR-related functions, from recruitment and onboarding to learning & development, employee relations, and policy implementation. Based in either the Melbourne (VIC) area or Dubbo/Narromine (NSW), you will serve as the primary HR contact for the locations in Oceania. Collaborating closely with local management and the global HR team, your role involves managing HR processes, providing guidance, and coaching managers to optimize staffing.
Your responsibilities encompass a wide range of HR operations, including learning & development, employee relations including mediation and disciplinary actions, compensation & benefits, and recruitment. You'll drive harmonization and standardization to ensure reliability, quality, and consistency while ensuring compliance with employment laws, conditions, and local regulations.
In short, you are an all-round HR professional who can handle tactical challenges but also resolve operational issues. In addition, there will be the opportunity to manage projects in your portfolio and work cross-departmentally.
The number of employees is 65 (50 in Australia, 15 in New Zealand), working in either Research & Development or Marketing & Sales teams. You are in charge of the internal communication and organisation of all internal events to develop individuals and teams and contribute to our employer brand. Therefore, you also liaise with external organisations such as medical services, training providers, and temporary employment agencies to name a few.
About you
You are an entrepreneurial professional who blends insights with a pragmatic approach. Equally comfortable with either senior or operational management, you have excellent communication skills and can easily collaborate and build trust with your colleagues. You can work independently and are open to learning from others. As a true partner in business, you provide both solicited and unsolicited advice and support on HR topics to the team.
In short, you:
- Have a completed higher vocational education preferably in HRM, possibly with relevant further education
- Have a minimum of 3 years' experience as an HR manager, HR business partner, or senior HR officer in a dynamic, results-oriented environment, ideally within an international company with remote teams.
- Have experience with local employment legislation in both Australia and New Zealand
- Are able and willing to travel regularly to the stations/locations in the region (Australia: Narromine, Melbourne; New Zealand: Pukekohe).
Location and Renumeration
The role may be based in Narromine/Dubbo (NSW) or Melbourne (VIC). A highly attractive remuneration package will be negotiated to attract the right person for this crucial role.
Why Enza Zaden
Enza Zaden offers a satisfying and rewarding career with a global leader. There is great value placed on employee growth and development to assist you in meeting your career goals. We can offer you career progression opportunities with options for both internal and external training courses as well as many other great staff benefits. Work for a company where strong family values are at the core of our business.
To Apply
Please apply for this role online.
For a confidential discussion or to find out more about the role please contact Lisa Cooper-Rhind, HR Business Partner, on **************@enzazaden.co.nz or +6421 08157178.
