Senior HR Manager

Marsh; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Marsh seeks a Senior HR Manager – Change Implementation to join the People Function in Melbourne or Sydney. This hybrid role requires in-office collaboration at least three days per week to drive legislative, policy and process changes across the Pacific region.

You will partner with Centres of Excellence and colleagues to plan, coordinate and deliver large-scale change, while communicating with stakeholders and delivering training and HR case work as needed.

Qualifications

• Qualified in HR, psychology, business or equivalent HR generalist experience.
• Experience across the breadth of HR activities with limited supervision.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and influence across teams.
• Strong project management and prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of legislative, policy and process changes across the Pacific region.
• Coordinate end-to-end delivery of significant regional changes with Centres of Excellence.
• Develop clear communications for People Function colleagues and managers.
• Design and deliver training on changes for Marsh audiences as needed.
• Manage employee relations matters and HR case work when required.
• Identify opportunities to improve People Services processes and implement practical enhancements.

Skills

HR generalist

Stakeholder management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

HR/psychology/business degree

Job description

Senior HR Manager – Change Implementation

We are seeking a talented individual to join our People Function team at Marsh. This role will be based in Melbourne or Sydney. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. This role is responsible for helping implement legislative, policy, and process changes across the Pacific region. You will work closely with colleagues across the People Function to plan, coordinate, and deliver changes effectively, while keeping stakeholders informed and engaged. It is a varied role that combines HR generalist expertise, project delivery, communication, and support for employee relations matters.

We will count on you to:

• Lead the implementation of legislative, policy, and process changes across the Pacific People Function, ensuring timeframes, obligations, and stakeholder requirements are met
• Coordinate end-to-end delivery of significant regional changes, partnering with relevant Centres of Excellence and other colleagues as needed
• Develop clear communications to support People Function colleagues, People Managers, and colleagues
• Design and deliver training on changes for Marsh audiences as needed
• Manage employee relations matters and HR case work where required
• Identify opportunities to improve People Services processes and help define and implement practical enhancements

What you need to have:

• Tertiary qualifications in HR, Psychology, Business, or equivalent experience as an HR generalist
• Demonstrated experience working across the breadth of HR activity with sound judgement and the ability to work with limited supervision
• Proven experience managing stakeholders, building effective working relationships, and influencing across teams
• Well-developed project management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines
• Knowledge of Australian employment legislation and regulation; knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation is highly regarded

What makes you stand out:

• Experience supporting regional change implementation in a complex environment
• Capability in designing communication or training materials for a range of audiences
• A genuine interest in staying current with HR practice and sharing knowledge with colleagues and the business

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best, most qualified people and value colleagues of all backgrounds, without regard to age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencing of employment.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.

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