Sr. HR Manager

This role provides HR functional leadership and advice, to leaders and employees on the application of end to end employee lifecycle HR, policies, procedures and initiatives. You will be responsible for managing all facets including HR, payroll, recruitment, on and off boarding, remuneration, training and development, performance management, reporting and implementing up to date and best practice policies and procedures and workplace legislation. This role reports to the Regional SVP, Legal, Compliance & HR. You will also work closely with APMEA regional HR team on different initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provide advice and support to leaders and employees on the application of end to end employee lifecycle, HR policies, procedures, processes and initiatives
• Manage and resolve employee matters and minimise organisational risks
• Manage the recruitment process end to end
• Positively influence others whilst maintaining quality relationships, even where there is conflict between goals and desired outcome
• Manage performance, disciplinary issues, disputes and grievances
• Provide coaching and support on a range of employee relations matters
• Ensure the highest standards of payroll administration, in partnership with Finance colleagues
• Process payroll, including new starters, leavers, timesheets, variances and approvals with the assistance of payroll vendor
• Provide HR related reporting both scheduled and on request
• Utilise HR systems and tools to manage, record and report employee data and work activities
• Prepare and deliver corporate communications and correspondence
• Build a culture of continuous improvement, all aligned to our mission, vision and values
• Work with the leadership to continuously optimise the work force and achieve better organisational efficiency
• Assist Managers with design and delivery of learning & development activities
• Develop a solid talent pipeline for future growth
• Actively participate in or lead special projects, initiatives or programs as required in accordance with company strategies

EDUCATION

A Bachelor’s degree or above in relevant disciplines

MANAGEMENT

One direct report (HR Advisor) based in the same office who comes in four days a week

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 10 years’ experience in an HR generalist role.
• Preferred experience:
  • across the whole HR lifecycle
  • with payroll management
  • using HRIS’s, in particular Workday and ADP (for payroll)
  • US public company experience a plus
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and as part of the global and regional Human Resources team
• Well-developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills for liaising with staff at all levels, external providers and external bodies
• Good time management and can handle pressure in a positive way