Group HR Director - Strategy, Leadership & Talent

Nexfeld Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexfeld Group is seeking a Group HR Director to lead talent strategies across ANZ in a multi-location environment, aligning HR with business goals and risk management. You will shape leadership development, onboarding, engagement, retention, and workforce planning to support growth and integration during acquisitions.

The role requires strategic consulting with BU leaders, coaching HR Business Partners, and driving an employer brand that attracts top talent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, with professional certification (e.g., AHRI).
• Extensive HR experience, including in both operational and strategic HR.
• Knowledge and understanding of employment regulations and HR practices.
• Outstanding people skills and highly developed coaching, communication, and influencing skills, and resilience to challenges.
• Expertise in creating and implementing learning and development frameworks.
• Ability to build comprehensive succession planning that identifies, develops, and retains high-potential talent.
• Strong strategic thinking, organisational skills, and business and financial acumen to align HR strategies with business goals.
• Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to engage in tough conversations and provide actionable feedback.
• Proven track record of building strong working relationships with business and human resource partners while fostering a cooperative work environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including influencing and change management skills.
• Courage, grit, and resilience to navigate complex challenges.
• Advanced problem-solving skills, with a track record of delivering measurable results.
• Proficiency in HRIS software (ideally Workday) and advanced Excel capabilities for data analysis.
• Outstanding project management and organisational skills to coordinate multiple concurrent, complex, and high-priority initiatives.
• Experience of managing HR processes during mergers or acquisitions is preferred.
• Certification in Hogan Assessments is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group HR strategies and policies in alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Oversee the learning and development strategy for the Group, including strategic leadership programs, to enhance leadership capabilities and build bench strength.
• Lead succession planning efforts to ensure a robust leadership pipeline.
• Drive an informed & consistent approach to compensation and benefits across the Group.
• Oversee key HR functions e.g. performance & talent management for the Group.
• Lead and develop best-practice talent management processes, including talent development, and retention programs.
• With a focus on the employee experience, measure employee engagement, satisfaction, wellness, and retention, and work with Group and BU leaders to improve.
• Facilitate collaboration and sharing of best practices within the wider HR teams and across the Group.
• Support M&A activities, including HR due diligence and people integration.
• Oversee Group-wide HR compliance and reporting.
• Oversee HR Information Systems (HRIS) and processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Provide strategic consultation on workforce planning and organisational design.
• Support Talent Acquisition and attract the best recruits by overseeing recruitment processes, with direct involvement in leadership hiring.
• Contribute to creating an employer brand that stands out from the competition.
• Help create a seamless and engaging onboarding program that can scale and quickly facilitate high productivity of new employees.
• Promote accountability and alignment with the organisation’s values and competencies.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

HR leadership

Coaching

Communication

Influencing

Change management

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR

AHRI certification

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Nexfeld Group is seeking a Group HR Director to lead talent strategies across ANZ in a multi-location environment, aligning HR with business goals and risk management. You will shape leadership development, onboarding, engagement, retention, and workforce planning to support growth and integration during acquisitions.

The role requires strategic consulting with BU leaders, coaching HR Business Partners, and driving an employer brand that attracts top talent.