Senior HR Leader - Australia | Growth, Change & Engagement

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 180,000 - 230,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager to support Australian operations.

Based in one of our offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide, you will report to the HR Director for the EMEA region and act as the senior Australia-based HR partner. You will drive regional HR priorities, advise leaders on employee relations and development, and coordinate acquisitions integration while working within the broader EMEA HR structure.

Qualifications

15+ years of human resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience (required).
Extensive experience in professional services e.g. engineering, environmental services, architecture & design, finance, legal, management consulting, etc. (required).
Demonstrated success partnering with senior business and HR leaders on strategic workforce and organisational initiatives.
Experience leading employee relations, workforce planning, succession planning, organisational development, and performance management programs.
Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, industrial relations principles, and HR best practices.
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, integration activities, change management, or large-scale organisational change initiatives (strongly preferred).
Proven experience delivering HR services within a matrixed, multi-office, or multinational environment, including the ability to operate as a senior country-based HR partner within a broader regional HR structure.
Experince of working in an international context/environment (required)
Strong business acumen with the ability to balance employee needs with organisational objectives.
Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
Experience utilising HRIS platforms, workforce analytics, reporting tools, and HR technologies.
Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, coaching, and influencing skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with employees, managers, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, influence change, and drive practical business-focused solutions while working collaboratively within regional and global HR governance frameworks.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required for business purposes.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and people-focused culture.

Responsibilities

Support execution of regional HR priorities for Australian operations, aligned with business objectives.
Partner with regional HR leadership and business leaders on workforce planning and development initiatives.
Coordinate HR integration activities for acquisitions, including policies and communications.
Serve as the senior Australia-based HR partner within the EMEA HR structure.
Advise managers on employee relations, performance management, and leadership development.
Manage complex employee relations matters and investigations with stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with Australian employment laws and company policies.
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, L&D, HR Ops, HRIS to deliver HR programs.
Support policy/process/tool improvements across HR services.
Analyse workforce metrics to inform planning and leadership decisions.
Participate in regional HR discussions with Australia input.
Lead HR projects on engagement, change management, and integrations with HR leadership.
Provide day-to-day guidance and coaching to HR staff; support performance reviews.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing culture.
Travel to offices/project sites as required.