HR & WHS Manager -APAC

Who are we?

ELLEX MEDICAL, a part of the global LUMIBIRD Group, is a high-tech global Ophthalmic medical device company with more than 30 years success, based in Adelaide, Australia. We design, manufacture and market a premium line of equipment that diagnose and treat a range of eye diseases. We are consistently recognised as a global leader in ophthalmic laser & ultrasound technology and our devices are in use by leading eye surgeons around the world.

What will you do?

• Support Group Business strategy at local level 
• Organize, lead and develop HR support for operational and functional managers on all HR aspects including but not limiting: recruitment, training, compensation & benefits, performance management, individual relations, talent management
• Exercising an advisory and support role for managers & business leaders (Human Resource Business Partner)
• Participate in any cross-functional project
• Comply with legislation & the delivery of effective Human Resource and Workplace Health, Safety & Wellbeing outcomes

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Advise and support managers in all aspects of managing their teams
• Be a member of the global HR International Management Committee
• Be a member of the Austalian Leadership Team
• Coach and manage HR&WHS team (1 employee)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide sound and consistent advice on the strategic development of the workforce, particularly the development of people capabilities; supports the leadership team to identify the optimum organisational structure; 
• Develops strategies and processes to define and deliver a successful, high performance organisational culture;
• Manage recruitment, issue employment contracts, complete onboarding and exit processes in all locations;
• Partner with hiring managers in compliant and legal recruitment activities and processes; carry out interviews as required;
• Works with the leadership team to devise, deliver and/or advise on programs to support succession planning and leadership development at all levels in the business;
• Manage all performance & talent related processes; provide advice to senior and line managers on fit for purpose performance related issues, initiatives and outcomes;
• Ensure full compliance with relevant employment law and legislation (Australia, Japan, China); provide advice in the administration of industrial relations matters;
• Coach, mentor and develop managers and leaders in implementation of employee relations/human resource related policy, procedures, processes and best practices and legal topics 
• Investigate complaints related to workplace issues and grievances; make recommendations as appropriate;
• Cultivates professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies;
• Advise and support payroll staff as needed on the TMS desktop system for Ellex; 
• Liaise with providers on workplace related visas and migration issues;
• Ensure compliance with labor regulations. Adapt employment contracts and practices according to changes
• Optimize sourcing strategies, implement the recruitment plan with local teams. 
• Strengthen employer branding and onboarding processes
• Develop and implement skills and career development programs. 
• Define innovative training courses in line with the group's strategy
• Advise and support managers and HR in the weighing of positions to attract, retain and motivate talent
• Participate in the development of competitive benefits systems. 

Workplace Health, Safety and Wellbeing

• Coordinate the development and implementation of a WHS strategic plan that reduces and where possible eliminates risk; review and improve as required;
• Support the legal function in provision of high level advice to responsible officers in the execution of their legislative responsibilities;
• Partner and consult with WHS Coordinator, managers and other staff to review the Ellex WHS Risk Register to facilitate continual improvement and risk reduction;
• Provide leadership and specialist advice to management and the WHS Coordinator on WHS Performance Standards and relevant WHS legislation; ensure Ellex compliance as a minimum;
• Provide advice in WHS matters including risk assessments, JSA’s, policy, procedure and work instructions;
• Promote workplace safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, psychology, physiology, and industrial health and safety laws;
• Participate in the investigation of all incidents and near misses; provide input to CAPA and root cause analysis;
• Participate in WHS related inspections and audits as required;
• Provide advice on return to work and rehabilitation processes, including injury management;
• Coach, evaluate and develop the HR & WHS  team

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Formal tertiary qualifications in Human Resources and WHS.
• Cert 4 in Training & Assessment.
• Member of the Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI).
• 5+ years’ experience in Human Resources.

Preferred qualifications:

• Analytical and synthesis skills
• Change management and project management, 
• Ability to convince and engage
• Ability to optimize processes and drive innovation
• Listening, ability to take a step back
• Team spirit, ability to bring people together
• Availability and sense of service
• Foster Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
• International background and exposure              

Location (Mawson Lake, AUS). Scope: 170 employees (3 sites & 3 countries: Australia, Japan & China). Reports to – HR Officer. Dotted line with General Manager Australia and business leaders Japan & China.

Why Ellex?

Ellex Medical has an inclusive and diverse workforce who champions the development of products that helps treat a range of eye diseases. Through their efforts, we have become a leader in the development of this technology. A true South Australian success story, now part of the Lumibird Group, a French laser Group publicly traded on Euronext and founded in 1970.

We are located in Technology Park Adelaide, surrounded by a number of high technology companies and industry leaders. We have free on-site parking and a number of great local cafes and eateries.

For additional information about Ellex and its products, please visit www.ellex.com 

Please ONLY apply via this website.

For a confidential discussion please email Margaret Doddridge: **@ellex.com

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