ANZ & APAC HR Leader - Strategic People Partner

Olympus; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 250,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Car allowance and incentive programs

Flexible and hybrid working

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Olympus is seeking an experienced Dir., Country Head of HR ANZ & Regional HRBP APAC to lead the HR function across Australia and New Zealand and drive enterprise-wide people initiatives.

You will report to the Regional Head of HR, APAC, act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and executive committees, shape workforce strategy, and partner with regional stakeholders to deliver transformation and performance outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or business administration required.
• Postgraduate qualification in HR/Organisational Development preferred.
• Professional HR accreditation (AHRI/CIPD/SHRM) desirable.
• Ability to influence executive decision-making using workforce analytics and insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ANZ HR function and oversee delivery of the people strategy across Australia and New Zealand.
• Partner with senior leaders to drive organizational effectiveness, workforce capability and business performance.
• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with local, regional and global priorities.
• Lead organizational redesign, workforce transformation and change initiatives to support evolving business needs.
• Drive workforce planning, succession planning and talent strategies to build future capability.
• Oversee employee relations, performance management, reward, payroll, governance and HR operations.
• Foster an engaging, inclusive and high-performing culture across ANZ.
• Coach and develop leaders and HR team members to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Manage complex employee relations, organizational risk and workforce matters.
• Partner with regional and global stakeholders to implement strategic HR initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

HR strategy

Stakeholder management

Analytics & insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA

Postgraduate qualification in HR/OD

AHRI/CIPD/SHRM accreditation desirable

Job description

Olympus is seeking an experienced Dir., Country Head of HR ANZ & Regional HRBP APAC to lead the HR function across Australia and New Zealand and drive enterprise-wide people initiatives.

You will report to the Regional Head of HR, APAC, act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and executive committees, shape workforce strategy, and partner with regional stakeholders to deliver transformation and performance outcomes.