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Form of workSimon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital, and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. With headquarters in the United States, and offices in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, Simon & Schuster brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/
Reporting to both the HR Director, Simon & Schuster UK, with a dotted line into the Managing Director in Australia, Sydney, you will proactively partner with a diverse client group to optimize business performance and employee experience.
You will be responsible for:
- You’ll work closely with the Simon & Schuster HR team in the UK & US and collaborate on HR and L&D projects as required
- Partnering with the Simon & Schuster business on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and performance & development
- Localising and implementing a variety of people programs and projects including culture, benefits, engagement, reward, wellbeing
- You’ll work with the Simon & Schuster International team to roll out corporate HR initiatives
- The role will be a combination of strategic & operational HR and as such you’ll be responsible for preparing a range of documents, including employment contracts, reports and resource materials
- Payroll
- Recruitment
- As required, you will provide HR advice and expertise to manage any employee performance-related issues, including educating line managers in best practice
Person specification requirement
S&S Australia is looking for:
- An energetic HR generalist with strong analytical and research skills, willing to work for a fast paced growing business
- A contemporary thinker, with a proven track record across all generalist disciplines
- A professional with tertiary HR qualifications and demonstrated success in a Business Partnering role in a small to mid-sized dynamic organisation
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills and an outgoing and confident style that can engage people across all levels
- Good at managing your time to ensure that priorities and deadlines are met
- A flexible attitude and the ability to pragmatically adapt plans and implementation where needed
- Confidence to speak up and advocate where needed, being able to diplomatically walk the line between management’s and staff’s interests
- Strong emotional and social intelligence
Experience with Ceridian Dayforce systems strongly preferred.
Desired but not essential:
- Analytical & research skills
- Previous experience in acquisitions
- Previous experience with NZ workplace legislation
- Previous experience in leading cultural change
Location: Sydney
