Senior HR Partner – Oceania Maternity Cover (Hybrid)

Bic Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bic Group in Melbourne is seeking an HR Manager to cover maternity leave across Australia and New Zealand. You will lead the full HR agenda for Oceania with autonomy and exposure to senior leaders.

The role focuses on HR partnering, payroll oversight, talent management, and key people processes, with responsibility for shaping organizational changes aligned to the operating plan. This assignment offers broad leadership within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR Business Partner or HR Manager responsibilities.
• Experience leading annual HR cycles, compensation reviews, talent processes, and employee relations.
• Experience supporting senior leaders in standalone or broad HR generalist environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the trusted HR advisor to the Oceania business leaders.
• Support organizational effectiveness, talent acquisition, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Coach managers on performance management, leadership effectiveness, and employee relations matters.
• Lead and support organizational changes in line with company strategy.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processes, liaising with external payroll provider to ensure compliant payroll administration.
• Support annual compensation activities including merit increases, bonuses, and share/ equity programs.
• Lead annual performance management cycles: goal setting, mid-year reviews, and year-end reviews.
• Facilitate talent review and succession planning; support talent development initiatives.
• Coordinate and drive employee engagement survey activities and action planning.
• Provide guidance on employment legislation, workplace relations, and HR policies.

Skills

HRBP

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Talent management

Payroll oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Bic Group in Melbourne is seeking an HR Manager to cover maternity leave across Australia and New Zealand. You will lead the full HR agenda for Oceania with autonomy and exposure to senior leaders.

The role focuses on HR partnering, payroll oversight, talent management, and key people processes, with responsibility for shaping organizational changes aligned to the operating plan. This assignment offers broad leadership within a global organization.