Regional HR Leader - Australia & APAC Growth

Cargo Montreal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking an Regional Human Resources Manager to lead HR across Australia, partnering with leaders to drive people strategies while ensuring legislative compliance. This role sits within a global HR network and requires collaboration with APAC and Corporate HR.

The role covers talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, compensation, learning and development, HR operations, and analytics, with limited travel (5–10%).

Qualifications

• Eight or more years’ experience in HR, including HR Business Partnering.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business or related field.
• 3Postgraduate qualifications in HR are preferred
• Advanced knowledge of country employment laws and safety protocols.
• Strong oral & written communication skills with leadership-level collaboration.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and drive HR solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to drive HR processes and manage multiple initiatives.
• Eye for spotting talent and workforce trends.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (formulas, pivot tables) and PowerPoint.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems, LMS and HR platforms.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR business partnership across Australia to drive people strategies.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities across Australia.
• Manage onboarding processes to ensure a positive employee experience.
• Drive employee engagement, retention and performance management.
• Partner with global HR to administer compensation and benefits programmes.
• Coordinate learning and development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Australian employment laws and HR policies.
• Prepare HR metrics and reports for management.

Skills

HRBP experience

Employee relations

Talent acquisition

Performance management

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Postgraduate HR qualifications

Job description

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking an Regional Human Resources Manager to lead HR across Australia, partnering with leaders to drive people strategies while ensuring legislative compliance. This role sits within a global HR network and requires collaboration with APAC and Corporate HR.

The role covers talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, compensation, learning and development, HR operations, and analytics, with limited travel (5–10%).