Overview
The HR Manager for Australia & New Zealand will act as a strategic business partner to senior leaders across Henkel's Functions, FMCG, and Adhesive channels. This role requires balancing blue-collar workforce engagement with white-collar talent development, while driving HR transformation initiatives including HRIS implementation, culture development, and organisational change management.
Responsibilities
* Partner with senior leaders to align HR strategy with business objectives across ANZ.
* Provide counsel on workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning.
* Build trusted relationships with executive stakeholders, plant managers, and functional leaders; Act as a bridge between global HR strategy and local execution.
* Design and deliver HR programs that address the needs of both blue-collar manufacturing teams and white-collar professionals; Champion employee relations, wellbeing, and compliance with local labour laws.
* Knowledgeable in HRIS implementation, able to lead the rollout and adoption of Henkel's HRIS platform in ANZ; Ensure seamless integration with global systems and drive user adoption through training and change management.
* Drive initiatives that strengthen Henkel's culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
* Lead organisational change programs to support business transformation and growth; Oversee HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning & development and payroll.
* Ensure adherence to Henkel's internal governance standards and full compliance with employment legislation across Australia and New Zealand.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
* Proven HR leadership experience in a global FMCG or industrial organisation.
* Demonstrated success in HRIS (Workday) implementation and digital HR transformation.
* Strong track record in culture development and organisational change management.
* Experience managing both blue-collar and white-collar workforces.
* Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior leadership level.
* Knowledge of Australian and New Zealand employment legislation.
Benefits
* Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model
* Diverse national and international growth opportunities
* Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
* Gender-neutral parental leave for up to 12 weeks
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