Human Resources Manager Australia

1 week ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Sharp & Carter Full time
Lead & Manage the Australian Human Resources Function

  • Multi-Site, Geographically Dispersed Workforce
  • Sit on Executive Leadership Team & Manage Strategic & Commercia HR Objectives

About Manulife Investment Management
Manulife Investment Management is a leading global asset manager with a rich history spanning over 130 years. They are committed to helping their clients achieve financial goals by delivering innovative investment solutions and personalised services. With a presence in major financial centres worldwide, they manage a diverse portfolio of assets across various asset classes.

Their Australian assets sit primarily within the agriculture sector, with various farmland operations across a variety of commodities such as timber, macadamia, and pine, throughout the country.


Role Overview


As the Human Resources Manager for Australia, you will report directly into the Global HR Leader within Manulife Shared Services, situated in the US office (Boston), with a dotted line into the MD & Head of Australasian Agricultural Investments.

You will play a crucial role in their Australian operational management team, responsible for leading and overseeing human resources, organisational development, and capability related solutions across the country.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders, providing people & culture insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making and shape the company's growth trajectory.


Key Responsibilities:

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Operational Human Resources:Provide advice, coaching and support to leaders and people managers throughout the employee lifecycle, with an emphasis on building management capability, driving high performance, attracting and maintaining talent, conflict resolution, succession planning, investigations, grievances, disciplinary processes, absence management, training and facilitation and employee relations.
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Talent Acquisition & Recruitment:Partner with functional leaders and hiring managers to effectively manage end-to-end recruitment activities, manage worker sponsorship, existing programs, and build Employer Value Proposition.
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Talent Management & Capability Development:Adapt, deploy, and ensure effective delivery of talent management and development processes including supporting talent development reviews, succession planning, individual development plans and annual performance planning & review cycles.
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Culture & Engagement Capability:Leverage, adapt and deploy global development programs and solutions to build individual and organisational capability.
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Delivery of Communication, People & HR Related Processes:Preparation and administration of employment agreements and associated documentation and lead Australian Organisational Communications & Employee Announcement processes.
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Industrial Relations:Remain abreast of Australian Industrial and Workplace Relations Laws, regulations and practices, ensuring compliance with Federal, State & Territory laws. Ensure legal compliance of labour hire resources management.

Skills and Experience

  • Previous experience in a Human Resources Manager role, preferably within an agricultural business or similar environment with a geographically dispersed workforce;
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management, Management, Employment Relations or related business discipline;
  • Proven capacity to operate both strategically and operationally with expertise in strategic development and execution across a broad range of HR and organisational initiatives;
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to use HR trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs and frameworks;
  • Display a high level of maturity, selfconfidence with an ability to partner with and consult to senior management to align people initiatives to business needs;
  • Ability to thrive in a multitasking, multiproject environment and be able to adjust priorities displaying strong time management skills;
  • A mature and professional approach to work with an ability to instil a high level of confidence with others.
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