Senior HR Advisor - APAC Experience

Experience in working within a multinational or cross-regional environment is highly preferred. The successful candidate will play a critical role in aligning business objectives with people strategies, ensuring workforce growth and development while fostering a positive, high-performance culture in a global context.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Strategy & Business Partnership:

• Collaborate with business leaders across regions to develop and implement people strategies that support global and local business objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing expert HR guidance on talent management, succession planning, and organizational development, with an emphasis on cross-cultural dynamics.
• Partner with senior leadership to influence and implement organizational change initiatives that enhance employee engagement and business performance across multiple regions.
• Proactively assess and address the HR needs of the business, ensuring alignment with broader organizational objectives on a global scale.

Employee Relations & Performance Management:

• Provide expert advice and coaching to managers and employees on employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with both local and international labour laws.
• Oversee and guide performance management processes, supporting managers across regions in delivering effective feedback and developing their teams.
• Lead and manage sensitive employee relations cases, such as grievances and disciplinary actions, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Collaborate with managers to implement performance improvement plans, ensuring alignment with global HR practices.

Change Management & Organizational Development:

• Lead and support organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and providing guidance on restructuring and workforce planning, particularly in multinational contexts.
• Develop and implement strategies to manage the impact of organizational changes on employees across different regions, including communication plans and support structures.
• Act as a change agent, driving initiatives to continuously improve HR processes, policies, and systems across borders.

HR Reporting & Compliance:

• Analyse HR data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership for strategic decision-making on a global scale.
• Ensure compliance with local and international employment laws and regulations, including guidance on employment contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor and report on key HR metrics, such as turnover, retention, and engagement across different regions, recommending actions where improvements are needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6-8 years of experience in HR, with a strong focus on HR business partnering, employee relations, and talent management, preferably within a multinational or cross-regional environment.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing and driving business outcomes across regions.
• Excellent knowledge of Australian labour laws, with an understanding of international HR best practices.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across cultures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities across regions.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights for a global workforce.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred:

Experience working in a multinational company or managing HR in a cross-region context is highly desirable.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities for career growth and development within a global company.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment with exposure to cross-region operations.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.