Hr Manager, Anz (Vic)

Steris; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

STERIS is seeking an HR Manager, ANZ to partner with the Australia and New Zealand Leadership Team and lead the people agenda for ~180 employees across the region. You will influence business strategy through exceptional people leadership, shaping workforce strategy, leadership capability, and a high-performance culture aligned with STERIS values.

You will oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, development, and lifecycle management, while partnering with COE and HR operations to ensure

Qualifications

• Required: Degree in Human Resources Management (Bachelor/Master).
• 10–15 years HR operation or business partnering experience in an MNC.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication; ability to engage at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute HR strategies with key stakeholders to meet business objectives.
• Diagnose workplace issues and implement strategies to improve effectiveness and performance.
• Provide guidance on organization design, restructuring, workforce planning and employment law.

Skills

HR strategy

Stakeholder management

Change management

Organisation design

Talent acquisition

People leadership

Communication

Project management

HR governance

Education

Bachelor or Master Degree in Human Resources Management

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Company description

STERIS is a leading provider of infection prevention and procedural products and services, focused primarily on the critical markets of healthcare, pharmaceutical and research and medical devices. Our mission is to help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. We have 12,000 employees worldwide, with over 3,000 in Customer-facing sales and service roles. Founded as Innovative Medical Technologies in Ohio in 1985, the company was renamed STERIS in 1987. Many of the businesses that have been acquired and integrated into STERIS have much longer operating histories, notably the American Sterilizer Company founded in 1894. The STERIS Vision is inspired by our Customers' efforts to create a healthier and safer world, and guided by our legacy of leadership and innovation; we strive to be a Great Company. To STERIS, this means we will make a difference by providing world-class product and service solutions for our Customers, safe and rewarding work for our People, and superior returns for our Shareholders.

Job description

Position Summary

Are you a HR professional who thrives on partnering with business leaders to shape culture, build high-performing teams, and drive organizational success? As the HR Manager, ANZ, you will be the trusted advisor to the Australia and New Zealand Leadership Team, leading the people agenda for a dynamic and growing healthcare business that supports approximately 180 employees across the region. This is a high-impact role where you will influence business strategy through exceptional people leadership, enabling the organization to attract, develop, engage, and retain top talent. You will play a critical role in shaping workforce strategy, driving organizational effectiveness, strengthening leadership capability, leading change initiatives, and fostering a high-performance culture that reflects STERIS' values and commitment to helping create a healthier and safer world. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys operating at both strategic and operational levels, partnering with senior leaders, and making a tangible impact on business growth and employee experience across Australia and New Zealand.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with key stakeholders to define and execute HR strategies that enable the accomplishment of business objectives.
• Partner with business leaders to improve organizational effectiveness by diagnosing issues in the workplace and identifying appropriate strategies to resolve problems, improve team performance and development of plans to support the business needs with value-added solutions
• Provide guidance and coaching around organization design/re-structure/development, workforce planning and local employment law.
• Lead change management using ADKAR principles to facilitate a smooth transition during periods of organizational growth, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
• Establish communication channels for ANZ associates, such as townhall and people manager session, for leadership to share business development for transparency
• Lead M&A HR stream in ANZ (if any), including but not limited to, due diligence, organizational redesign, post integration of people and culture, etc.
• Staying ahead of industry trends, best practices and legal developments, to ensure HR strategies and practices remain cutting-edge and complaint with relevant laws and regulations. Governance of local HR practices and policies for the responsible region/areas.
• Manage the entire lifecycle of associates within the responsible area, including but not limited to, talent acquisition, on-boarding, talent development, management, termination, etc.
• Work closely with COE function (Talent Acquisitions) for all hiring activities in Australia and New Zealand, attracting qualitied candidates into STERIS.
• Work closely with HR operations based in Singapore and ensure the smooth functioning of HR operations in ANZ.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Human Resources Management, or equivalent discipline.
• 10-15 years of HR operation or business partnering experience from MNC environment. Out of which, at least 5-8 years preferably in the same industry or closely related business environment.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to comfortably and effectively communicate with people at all levels in the organization and excellent listening skills
• Able to work independently with limited support, using independent judgement & discretion.
• Flexible, self & result-driven and proactive in seeking for continuous improvement
• High achievement orientation and positive energy to overcome challenges.
• Effective team player with leadership ability to build and maintain relationship with all stakeholders to achieve results.
• Experience working in a matrix organization and familiarity with HR systems.
• Thorough knowledge of HR best practices, employment legislation, and industry developments is essential.
• Ability to manage projects through to completion and ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

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Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Medical Devices

STERIS is a leading provider of infection prevention and other procedural products and services, focused primarily on healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device Customers.

MISSION

WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life science products and services around the globe.

STERIS is a leading provider of infection prevention and other procedural products and services, focused primarily on healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device Customers.

MISSION

WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life science products and services around the globe.

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