Head of HR & People Strategy for Growth

Kia Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 180.000 - 300.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kia Australia is seeking a dynamic General Manager, Human Resources to lead our HR function, partner with executive leadership, and drive organisational performance. Reporting to the CFO, this role shapes and executes a people strategy that supports growth, strengthens capability, and fosters a high-performance, inclusive culture.

You will develop and implement an HR strategy aligned to business objectives, work with senior leaders on workforce planning and design, provide data-driven insights,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related discipline.
• 10+ years' HR experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practice.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute HR strategies that deliver results.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute a contemporary HR strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning, organisational design, and capability uplift.
• Provide data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making.
• Lead end-to-end talent strategy including acquisition, development, succession, and retention.
• Drive performance management frameworks and leadership development initiatives.
• Build a sustainable pipeline of future leaders.
• Champion an inclusive, high-performing culture aligned to Kia's values.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and track outcomes to drive improvement.
• Manage employee relations matters proactively and with minimal risk.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, WHS, and regulatory requirements.
• Mitigate organisational risk across employee relations, safety, and compliance.
• Oversee HR policies, processes, and systems to ensure effectiveness and consistency.
• Lead remuneration, benefits, and recognition frameworks aligned to market and business needs.
• Ensure the efficient delivery of HR operations, including payroll and HR systems.
• Use HR metrics to drive continuous improvement and performance outcomes.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and capability development.
• Evaluate and enhance the impact of development initiatives on organisational performance.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership

HR strategy

Workforce planning

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven insights

Change management

Risk management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Kia Australia is seeking a dynamic General Manager, Human Resources to lead our HR function, partner with executive leadership, and drive organisational performance. Reporting to the CFO, this role shapes and executes a people strategy that supports growth, strengthens capability, and fosters a high-performance, inclusive culture.

You will develop and implement an HR strategy aligned to business objectives, work with senior leaders on workforce planning and design, provide data-driven insights,