Strategic HR Manager, Defence Healthcare Program

International Sos; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-led organisation

Career growth

Ongoing training and development

Service awards

Extra annual leave

Volunteer days

Exclusive discounts on health

Job summary

International SOS in Australia is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead HR, recruitment, payroll and credentialing for a major Defence healthcare program. You will build the HR function, implement governance and workforce planning across the program.

You will guide industrial relations, oversee onboarding, payroll, mobility and change management, and shape organizational design, talent development and retention initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years senior HR experience, including 5+ years in management roles, with experience overseeing HR, recruitment and payroll functions
• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Strong expertise in strategic HR, workforce planning, employee relations and organisational change
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Proficiency in HRIS, payroll, recruitment and Microsoft Office systems
• Full working rights in Australia

Responsibilities

• Building the HR function and driving compliance, governance and continuous improvement
• Guiding the Program's people strategy and workforce planning
• Managing industrial and employee relations, including enterprise agreements and complex workforce matters
• Overseeing recruitment, credentialling, onboarding, payroll and HR administration
• Shaping organisational design, talent development, engagement and retention initiatives
• Managing workforce mobilisation, organisational change and contract transitions

Job description

International SOS in Australia is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead HR, recruitment, payroll and credentialing for a major Defence healthcare program. You will build the HR function, implement governance and workforce planning across the program.

You will guide industrial relations, oversee onboarding, payroll, mobility and change management, and shape organizational design, talent development and retention initiatives.