Regional Human Resources Manager

Ait-Worldwide-Logistics; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR across Australia, partnering with leaders to drive people strategies, compliance, and organizational effectiveness. You’ll own talent acquisition, performance management, and compensation programs while aligning with global HR standards.

You’ll collaborate with APAC HR and Corporate Global HR, manage HR operations, and drive workforce planning in a matrix environment, including travel 5-10% to regional units.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years’ experience in HR, including HR Business Partnering.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business or related field.
• Post graduate qualifications in HR preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of country employment laws and safety protocols.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills for leadership level.
• Analytical skills to develop holistic HR solutions.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR business partnership across Australian units and APAC HR network.
• Lead end-to-end Talent Acquisition and onboarding in Australia.
• Manage performance review and goal-setting processes.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs with global frameworks.
• Coordinate learning and development initiatives.
• Oversee HR operations, policies, compliance, and documentation.
• Prepare HR metrics, trends, and analytics for management.

Skills

HR Partnering

Talent Acquisition

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Compensation & Benefits

Learning & Development

HR Analytics

People Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Postgraduate HR qualifications preferred

Tools

HRIS

Payroll Systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Introduction

Join us at AIT, where we believe every day presents an opportunity to make a global impact! We’re problem solvers, driven by our curiosity and creativity, in endless pursuit of solutions for our customers. Together, we champion the strength of our global teams. And, as trusted advisors, we go above and beyond, working together in a supportive and collaborative environment to ensure customer satisfaction. Through the company's continued growth, we challenge ourselves to be better, continuously learning and growing in our dynamic environment. Helping others is at the core of our culture, join us in finding fulfillment by giving back to our local communities as the united team that is AIT. Find out what our people deliver.® means when you come move the world with us! Hear directly from our teammates at AIT Worldwide Logistics and make us the next stop on your career journey.

Overview

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading and managing the full spectrum of HR functions in Australia, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, learning and development, HR compliance, and organizational effectiveness. The role partners closely with business leaders to drive people strategies that support business growth while ensuring compliance with Australian employment legislation and company policies. The Regional HR Manager will serve as the senior HR partner for the country and an active member of AIT’s Asia-Pacific and global HR network. Working in a matrix, this leader partners closely with Australian business leaders, APAC HR and Corporate Global HR to deliver a consistent teammate experience.

Responsibilities

Strategic HR Business Partnership

• Be accountable for human capital results in your business units in the areas of employee relations, talent retention, engagement, performance management, workforce planning and career development.
• Counsel people leaders within assigned business units regarding company policy, procedures, and workplace issues.Provide coaching and resolution regarding all employee relations issues within your region.
• Support workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement and retention programs.
• Partner with business leaders to support company acquisitions, business integrations, and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Support workforce transition planning, employee communications, and stakeholder engagement during acquisition and integration projects.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities across Australia.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
• Work closely with regional leaders on effective workforce planning, recruitment & selection methods, pipeline development, interviewing methodologies and hiring process. Actively identify talent within your region to fill openings as a means for development.
• Manage onboarding processes to ensure a positive employee experience.
• Enhance employer branding initiatives and recruitment effectiveness.

Performance Management

• Manage annual performance review and goal-setting processes.
• Support managers in handling performance improvement plans and talent development.
• Identify and implement employee development opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Partner with Corporate Global Total Rewards and APAC HR to administer compensation and benefits programs consistently and competitively in Australia.
• Support annual compensation planning, salary reviews, incentive processes, market benchmarking, job evaluation and benefits governance in accordance with global frameworks and local requirements.

Learning & Development

• Identify organizational capability gaps and training needs.
• Coordinate leadership and professional development programs.
• Promote continuous learning and career development initiatives.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Administer employee transfer processes to AIT, including employment documentation, HRIS updates, benefits coordination, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure accurate employee record migration and regulatory compliance during acquisitions and integration activities.
• Ensure compliance with Australian employment laws, regulations, and workplace standards.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS accuracy.
• Manage HR policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Support internal and external audits as required.

HR Reporting & Analytics

• • Prepare HR metrics and reports for management.
  • Analyze workforce trends, turnover, recruitment effectiveness, and employee engagement data.
  • Recommend improvements based on HR analytics.

Qualifications

What We Look for in Teammates:

• A team player who works well with others – being respectful to our teammates is a Core Value!
• A strong work ethic with an appreciation for ownership, independence, accountability and autonomy in your role.
• Growth mindset – being passionate about your craft, always looking for ways to improve yourself and the company, being open to change and doing things differently.
• Customer service focus – we serve a wide variety of customers, both internal and external, and building relationships is a part of our culture!

Other Skills We Hope to See:

• Eight or more years’ experience in HR, including HR Business Partnering
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business or related field
• Post graduate qualifications in HR is preferred
• Advanced knowledge of country employment laws and safety protocols.
• Strong oral & written communication skills, including the confidence to present, influence and collaborate at the leadership level
• Strong analytical skills to think strategically, analyze business data that tells a story and develop holistic HR solutions to address talent gaps
• Demonstrated ability to drive HR processes and to deliver high quality projects in a growing environment
• Have an eye for spotting talent and understand trends within human capital/workplace design
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (formulas, pivot tables, vlookups) and PowerPoint
• Experience working with applicant tracking, LMS and HR systems preferable

This role will require limited travel 5-10% of your time to support your assigned business units that are regionally based

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630-766-8300 ext 5218.