Human Resource Lead

Global 360; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Global 360 in Melbourne is seeking an experienced HR Lead to guide a high-performing HR team and shape people strategy across Australia and New Zealand. Reporting to the HR Director, you will coach, mentor, and partner with business leaders to drive performance and culture.

You will oversee employee relations, ER escalations, and compliance, while leading a modern HCM rollout and leveraging AI to enhance HR outcomes. This is a hands-on, empowering leadership role.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a generalist HR Business Partner role.
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred.
• Strong emotional intelligence and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coach & Mentor: daily mentorship for our internal HR team and stakeholders.
• Partner with Business Leaders: drive performance, accountability, and culture.
• Keep Us Compliant: oversee employee relations, ER escalations, and policy accuracy.
• Tech & Innovation: lead the change management for a new HCM platform rollout and apply AI to HR outcomes.
• Drive Culture: sustain a high-energy employer brand and people-focused culture.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Emotional intelligence

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

The Company:

This multiple award-winning company is a leader in insurance building, restoration, and strata management across Australia and New Zealand. Right now, their HR team is looking for an HR guru with a rock-solid foundation to step in and make a real impact. It is a rare chance to join a stable, passionate team and the perfect move to fast-track your career.

Why you'll love this role:

• Partner with diverse teams: You will collaborate with multiple stakeholders across a variety of subsidiary companies and brands in a complex but highly rewarding environment.
• Make a real-world impact: You will help everyday Australians rebuild their homes and lives through our insurance building and disaster recovery projects.

The Role:

We’re looking for a hands-on HR Lead to join our award-winning team as a key generalist leader. Reporting directly to the HR Director, you will lead, coach, and inspire a dedicated team of HR Advisors to build a high-performing, value-add function. This isn't a hands-off role—we’re a tight-knit team that rolls up our sleeves and supports one another to get the job done. If you have solid generalist foundations, a passion for mentoring others, and the drive to fast-track your career, this is the perfect next step.

What you’ll be doing

• Coach & Mentor: Act as the go‑to person and daily mentor for our internal HR team, lifting their capabilities and helping them manage their stakeholders.
• Partner with Business Leaders: Work closely with managers to drive performance, accountability, and a great culture.
• Keep Us Compliant: Oversee employee relations, manage complex ER escalations (including Fair Work and award enquiries), and ensure our policies hit the mark.
• Tech & Innovation: Lead the change management for a new HCM platform rollout and use your AI expertise to streamline our HR outcomes.
• Drive Culture: Help us maintain our reputation as an energising, motivating employer of choice.
• What you’ll bring
• Experience: 4+ years in a generalist HR Business Partner role, ready to step up.
• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• People Skills: Natural ability to build rapport with both local and remote teams, backed by strong emotional intelligence.
• Mindset: A calm, empathetic, and honest approach, balanced with a sharp eye for detail.
• Adaptability: Comfort working autonomously in a fast-paced environment with a true "can-do" attitude.

Why join us?

We are a company built on integrity and diversity that values its people above all else. As we enter an exciting phase of accelerated growth across Australia and New Zealand, you will have a direct impact on our success while expanding your own leadership skills.

If you are interested in furthering your career and developing your leadership skills further, I would love to hear from you

Please note:

The successful candidate must have the right to work in Australia and will be required to undergo a criminal background check as requested.

Additional information

• Daily collaboration with senior leaders and business partners
• Doncaster location, no City travel
• A career that makes an impact