HR Operations Manager / HR Business Partner

Societe Generale; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale Australia is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead HR Operations and advisory activities across payroll, onboarding, recruitment and mobility programs. You will support managers in staff development and oversee local training and appraisal processes.

The role requires 3+ years in HR Operations/advisory, strong knowledge of Australian employment laws, and excellent IT, analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in HR, psychology, business or related discipline.
• 3-8 years HR work experience, minimum 3 years in HR Operations and/or Advisory.
• Solid knowledge of Australian and/or APAC employment law is advantageous.
• Strong IT skills including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Meticulous with attention to detail.
• Reliable and able to work independently under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Mature with confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Creative team player.

Responsibilities

• HR Operations: payroll, onboarding/offboarding, benefits communications and administration, HR documentation, invoicing, data for dashboards and reporting.
• Career Management: manage mobility cases and staff development support for managers.
• Performance/Remuneration: coordinate local training, annual appraisal, year-end compensation support, and C&B initiatives.
• Recruitment: review job descriptions, advertising, referrals, interview admin and follow-up.
• Project Management: vendor management, offshoring expansion, and transformation projects (12-month fixed-term).

Skills

Analytical skills

Organization

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Confidentiality

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/psychology or related

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities The successful candidate will be able to confidently engage with internal clients, as well as internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to the effective management of the following activities:

• HR Operations: execution and overseeing oversight of HR operations which include payroll, onboarding / offboarding, communication and administration with respect to leave and other benefits communication and administration, HR documentation, invoicing, provision of data for internal dashboards and reporting; responsible for permanent supervision and other internal controls and contributions to internal committees, maintaining proper control of the process in compliance with regulatory requirements and employment laws while continuously improving operational efficiency;
• Career Management: management of specific cases such as international mobilities and high potential employees in addition to the support provided to managers in the development of all staff;
• Performance Management, Promotion & Remuneration: establishment of local training offer, identification and registration of staff for regional training programmes, rollout of annual appraisal campaign, local support to year-end compensation review process and ongoing C&B initiatives
• Recruitment: review of job descriptions, internal and external advertising, referrals, interview administration and follow up
• Project Management: vendor management, expansion of HR offshoring, and other transformation projects. This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity.

Reference 26000JZT

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be able to confidently engage with internal clients, as well as internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to the effective management of the following activities:

• HR Operations: execution and overseeing oversight of HR operations which include payroll, onboarding / offboarding, communication and administration with respect to leave and other benefits communication and administration, HR documentation, invoicing, provision of data for internal dashboards and reporting; responsible for permanent supervision and other internal controls and contributions to internal committees, maintaining proper control of the process in compliance with regulatory requirements and employment laws while continuously improving operational efficiency;
• Career Management: management of specific cases such as international mobilities and high potential employees in addition to the support provided to managers in the development of all staff;
• Performance Management, Promotion & Remuneration: establishment of local training offer, identification and registration of staff for regional training programmes, rollout of annual appraisal campaign, local support to year-end compensation review process and ongoing C&B initiatives
• Recruitment: review of job descriptions, internal and external advertising, referrals, interview administration and follow up
• Project Management: vendor management, expansion of HR offshoring, and other transformation projects. This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Tertiary qualification with specialisation in HR, psychology, business or related discipline
• Between 3 and 8 years of work experience in HR, ideally in the financial services sector, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in HR Operations and/or Advisory
• A solid knowledge of Australian and/or APAC employment law would be an asset
• Highly proficient in IT, including PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
• Meticulous with a strong attention to detail
• Reliable with an ability to work independently and under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Mature with a strong sense of confidentiality in the handling of sensitive information
• Creative team player

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS

• Responsibility - Performance: I strive for high performance
• Client - Understanding and Respect: I listen to clients and colleagues in order to understand and anticipate their needs
• Innovation - Thinking out of the box/Creativity: I propose new ideas and solutions
• Team Spirit - Synergies: I make cooperation with colleagues in and outside my team a priority
• Team Spirit - Collective mindset: I favour the team’s interest over my own results
• Responsibility - Risk awareness: I am constantly on the lookout for risks

Why join us

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.

We are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any accommodations or adjustments as a result of a disability, impairment or health condition, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Business insight

OUR CULTURE

At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. Please visit our APAC career website: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/building-your-career-with/ for more information.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (DE&I)

Our mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

Our vision:

• Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
• Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents
• Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients

Check out our DE&I initiatives: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion-dei/

Department Description

The HR Division’s role is to define and implement collective and individual policies allowing Societe Generale to develop the skills and talents required for the success of its strategy.

The HR team in Australia is responsible for the full spectrum of HR activities onshore and for the deployment of all global, regional and local initiatives.