HR Manager

**Job Introduction**:
To manage all aspects of the HR function in Australia ODC by providing effective and efficient generalist HR expertise and operational delivery, including but not limited to direction on people policies, processes, best practice and legislation.

The HR Manager will report to the ODC BU HRD, and will work closely on daily basis with the Australia MD and local Leadership Team to execute against business plan and build a high performing culture.

**Main Responsibility**:

- Support the local leadership team to recruit the best possible talent with strong skills, experience and potential through rigorous standard processes, including competency-based interviewing, and to effectively onboard new employees.
- Ensure the effective design, implementation and understanding of all HR policies, principles and standardised processes, including tools and templates in accordance with William Grant Way, Central HR guidance and local legal requirements.
- Provide comprehensive administrative support for all HR activities including contract management, HRIS input, payroll.
- Lead / facilitate the annual cyclical activities locally (i.e. pay review, bonus, etc.) and implement any relevant global people initiatives (i.e. D&I) by working in collaboration with ODC BU and Central HR Teams.
- Establish the workforce plan for the respective business area in partnership with the HRD and MD to manage the structure, permanent objectives, role profiles and overheads.
- Drive proactive talent development discussions, ensuring global talent and succession processes are adopted and leaders are holding appropriate development and career discussions with their employees.
- Develop and execute a robust L&D plan to drive personal development and ensure the local business area has the right competencies and capabilities to deliver long term sustainable growth.
- Monitor remuneration, actively manage leaders’ understanding of remuneration principles and ensure salary approvals are rigorously reviewed.
- Coach and build capability of leaders to anticipate and pre-empt organisational issues and support leaders in building a high performing organisation with an open and collaborative culture.
- Build relationships and work closely with the respective leaders to manage key organisational, people and management issues, with particular focus on practical advice in all ER matters.

**What we can offer you**:

- We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
- Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement.
- Private Health insurance
- Attractive Superannuation Contributions
- Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
- Private Life Assurance and Total Permanent Disability cover
- Product allowance so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands with your family and friends.
- Every employee has the opportunity to claim funding each year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
- Learning resources to help you be your best self.

**About William Grant & Sons**:
A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS

William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.

We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.

At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.

OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY

Our agile working philosophy is to “Have your best work day everyday”.
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

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