General Manager of Human Resources

KIA Motors; Sydney; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

KIA Motors is seeking a GM of Human Resources to lead the people strategy across the organisation and advise the CEO on all people matters. You will oversee workforce planning, talent management, payroll, compliance and HR operations, shaping culture and driving business outcomes.

With a strong commercial mindset, you will partner with senior leaders to deliver HR initiatives that attract, develop and retain top talent while ensuring best-practice standards and an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years HR experience with senior leadership exposure.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing people strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
• Partner with senior leaders on people, culture and workforce planning.
• Drive engagement, retention and performance initiatives.
• Lead talent acquisition, succession planning and leadership development programs.
• Oversee performance management frameworks and capability development.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS platforms

Payroll systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded GM of Human Resources to lead and drive our people strategy across the organisation.

This leadership role will be responsible for shaping and delivering HR initiatives that support business growth, strengthen organisational capability and foster a high-performing, engaged and inclusive workplace culture. Reporting to the CEO, you will act as a trusted advisor on all people-related matters, ensuring the organisation attracts, develops and retains exceptional talent while maintaining compliance and best-practice HR standards.

About the Role

As GM of Human Resources, you will provide strategic leadership across all aspects of the HR function, including workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement, organisational development, remuneration, compliance and HR operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing HR strategies aligned with organisational objectives

• Partnering with senior leaders to provide expert advice on people, culture and workforce planning

• Driving employee engagement, retention and organisational performance initiatives

• Leading talent acquisition, succession planning and leadership development programs

• Overseeing performance management frameworks and capability development initiatives

• Ensuring compliance with employment legislation, workplace regulations and HR best practice

• Managing employee relations matters and fostering a positive workplace culture

• Overseeing HR operations, payroll processes, employee records and HR systems

• Managing compensation, benefits and employee programs, including novated lease arrangements

• Developing and maintaining HR policies, procedures and governance frameworks

• Using HR analytics and metrics to support business decisions and continuous improvement

• Leading change management and organisational development initiatives

About You

You are a seasoned HR leader with a strong commercial mindset, exceptional stakeholder management skills and a genuine passion for creating high-performing workplaces.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related discipline

• Minimum 10 years' HR experience, including at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role

• Demonstrated success developing and implementing people strategies that support business outcomes

• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, compliance requirements and HR best practice

• Proven experience in talent acquisition, leadership development and succession planning

• Strong change management and organisational development capability

• Experience managing complex employee relations matters

• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills

• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities, with experience using HR metrics to drive improvement

• Experience with HRIS platforms and payroll systems

What You'll Bring

• Strategic thinking and business acumen

• Strong leadership and people management capability

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style

• High levels of integrity, professionalism and sound judgement

• Passion for fostering positive workplace culture and employee experience

• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation within the HR function

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished HR professional to make a significant impact within a growing organisation. You will have the opportunity to shape culture, influence strategic direction and build a people-first environment that supports long-term business success.

If you are an experienced senior HR leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.