Human Resources Manager - Melbourne

Menzies Aviation - Oceania; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in Melbourne seeks an experienced HR Manager to partner with regional leaders, shaping workforce strategy, culture and performance. You will lead HR initiatives across business units, focusing on organisational design, talent management and employee relations.

With a minimum of five years in HR leadership, you will translate complex business needs into people plans, coach leaders, and drive analytics-led decisions to improve engagement and business outcomes in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as HR Manager in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to align RH initiatives with operational objectives.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data to support operational decision making.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, capable of building credibility with senior leaders.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and representation in the Fair Work Commission (AUS) or Employment Relations Authority (NZ).

Responsibilities

• Partner with operations leadership to deliver the People Plan and strategic HR advisory.
• Translate business strategy into workforce plans and talent initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations and ensure legal compliance.
• Utilise HR analytics to drive evidence-based decision making.
• Lead and develop a team of HR Business Partners.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Employment law knowledge

Job description

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at 350 locations in more than 65 countries, across six continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

The HR Manger – strategic business partner will lead the HR function within a region/state with a focus on partnering closely with General Managers to drive business performance. The role provides technical support, influence workforce strategy, organisational design, talent management and culture.

What you will be doing

HR Business Partnering

• Key business partner to operations leadership team, leading the People Plan
• Strategic advisory on all HR matters, providing insight and guidance to achieve business objectives
• Lead initiatives to improve organisational effectiveness, employee engagement, and performance management
• Collaborate with operations to translate business and people strategy into actionable workforce plans

Talent Management & Workforce Planning

• Partner with leaders to identify critical talent needs and succession plans
• Work with HR Central Team Leader on recruitment strategies that align with operational priorities
• Develop initiatives and execute that improve retention, turnover, absenteeism

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with relevant employment legislation
• Represent in the Fair Work Commission (AUS) or Employment Relations Authority (NZ)
• Promote a positive culture that aligns with organisational values and goals
• Lead initiatives to enhance employee engagement and workplace satisfaction

HR Compliance & Analytics

• Use HR metrics and workforce analytics to provide insights and drive evidence-based decision making
• Support operational leaders in understanding people metrics, developing strategy in areas of focus

Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop team of HR Business Partners
• Act as a role model for HR best practice and lead by example
• Collaborate with other HR Managers for integrated HR solutions
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects and change management initiatives

Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the attached job description for further information

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security, wellbeing & compliance.

What we are looking for

• Minimum 5 years' experience as HR Manager in a fast-paced environment
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to align RH initiatives with operational objectives
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data to support operational decision making
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, capable of building credibility with senior leaders
• Strong knowledge of employment law and representation in the Fair Work Commission (AUS) or Employment Relations Authority (NZ)

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.