HR Director / Chief People Officer (Aust)
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About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced HR Director to join our C-Suite team to lead the people function company wide.

What you will do:

Shape and lead the Human Resources strategy development at the executive level and partner with the Executive Team to deliver the overall business vision
Lead, create and implement HR strategies including organisational culture, resourcing, learning and development, performance management, remuneration, benefits and rewards, employment / industrial relations, HR technology, talent management and succession and health, safety & wellbeing.
Lead and manage a team of HR professionals
Develop, implement and maintain best management people practices including HR Programs / initiatives and localised policies and policies
Oversee the management of employee relations / industrial relations including employment agreements, and where relevant performance management, investigations, and disciplinary actions
Develop and implement strategies to improve audit compliance and performance

What you’ll need to succeed:

Over 10 years proven experience in a similar role
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources / Business Management / Law
Previous experience leading and developing a team of HR professionals
Strong knowledge of current employment legislation and practices with particular experience providing professional advice and resolving complex issues relating to performance management, employee relations, industrial relations and health and safety
Exposure to and knowledge of a diverse range of specialties including learning & development, remuneration, employee and industrial relations, recruitment, succession planning, resource planning and change management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to confidently and articulately present at both a Board, Executive and staff level
Proven experience working with and managing a diverse range of stakeholders, and the ability to develop strong partnerships
Demonstrated experience successfully managing and resolving complex industrial relations/employment relations matters