**Head of Human Resources, Supply & Manufacturing**
AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious disease. In Australia, we have been working to deliver the best value to patients for more than 60 years, and we push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.
We are on the lookout for an exceptional HR Leader to join our dynamic North Ryde operations leadership team, to steer HR excellence in the Supply & Manufacturing sector of our Australian business. Dive into a world where innovation meets impact, and where your strategic foresight can drive meaningful change for both people and the business.
**Your Opportunity**
As the Head of Human Resources for Supply & Manufacturing, you'll be a vital part of the Site Leadership Team, crafting and executing the strategic HR plan for North Ryde.
You will lead the charge in fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace while driving strategic and operational efficiencies. This is your chance to champion innovation and shape the future of HR in a value-driven, purpose-led organisation.
**Core Responsibilities**
- ** Strategic HR Leadership**: Develop and deliver the site HR strategy, aligning it with regional and global objectives. Working within a matrix organisation and an integral part of the Asia Pacific regional team and overall, ANZ HR team.
- ** Technical Learning Centre Leadership**: Ensure the delivery of engaging training services and compliance across the Site.
- ** Communication & Engagement team leadership**: Drive initiatives that improve workplace environment and collaboration and ensure clear communication channels across all levels of the business.
- ** Stakeholder Engagement**: Forge strong relationships with stakeholders to enhance business performance through effective HR partnering and people management processes.
- ** Employee Relations**: Co-ordinate the development of effective employee relations strategies and policies and be responsible for the development and maintenance of a strong relationship with relevant external unions.
- ** Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives**: Advocate and implement inclusion & diversity strategies alongside the I&D committee.
- ** Talent Management**: Lead the succession and talent processes to secure a robust talent pipeline.
- ** Operational Excellence**: Identify and implement efficiencies within HR processes and systems.
- ** Lead**: Regional and Global HR initiatives / projects as required.
**About you**
To thrive in this role, you should be an experienced HR Leader with:
- Proven HR delivery and team leadership experience in complex, multinational organizations.
- Strong track record in delivering business improvements and managing complex HR projects.
- Ability to work as part of a Site Leadership Team, including building strong operational knowledge of the site.
- Technical HR knowledge/ skills associated with one or more of the following disciplines - Resourcing, Performance & Reward, ER, L&D and organisational change.
- Exceptional influencing, coaching, and communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree