Head of People

National role in a rapidly growing organisation with Global foot print
- Hybrid working - work in the office/work from home
- Attractive Remuneration Package + car allowance
- Beijer Ref is one of the Worlds largest refrigerators wholesalers. As Beijer Ref embark upon a journey of growth, with over 90 Branches with 500 employees within Australia nationally, they are seeking an experienced
- **Head of People and Culture** to lead the transformation of their People & Culture function.**Sydney or Brisbane location**

**The role**
Reporting directly to the Managing Director (Australia) and the VP HR & Communications (Sweden), this pivotal position will be responsible for the strategic creation and
- ** delivery of the People and Culture function nationally. **The successful person will be required to provide HR and operational support, whilst building and promoting a positive work culture in line with the company’s brand and values.
- This role is both hands on and strategic, which means no two days are the same, with
- ** responsibilities **such as:
- Build and deliver a reputation of an organisation that is people-centred and career enhancing, where leading-edge management practice is the norm
- Provide support and coaching nationally, with a key focus on Branch Managers to create champion of change
- Drive the development and new ways of work to help improve, digitalize, and modernise our ways of working from the top down
- Collaborating across different groups within the larger business to drive opportunities around harmonisation, simplification, shared services where appropriate within HR, and in support of other functions
- Actively lead, develop and implement various HR processes in collaboration with other departments and colleagues around the World
- Working with a wide scope of tasks in HR-related areas with a big focus on leadership training, talent management, coaching and feedback
- Travel to other locations/sites to connect with business leaders to develop a deep understanding and connection with teams on the ground

**About you**:

- Degree qualified within Human Resources with **demonstrated experience in delivering a people & culture transformation**, preferably, within the manufacturing industry or similar
- Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary HR practices with an ability to** recognise different levels of cultural maturity whilst uplifting and aligning** all areas of a fragmented organisation
- Design and develop and implement of **culture engagement strategies** and projects
- Deep understanding of the complexity that M&As bring to the People & Culture function of a business
- Demonstrate an ability to work with the leaders to help guide and mitigate the nuances of cultural differences whilst** positively influencing change **where necessary
- Demonstrated commercial awareness and a desire to influence strategic decision making
- Demonstrated ability to translate people's agenda into business activities to drive performance
- Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills, embracing technology to deliver practical solutions
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- **Highly desirable behaviours -** trustworthy, Resilience, Self motivated, Collaborative, Problem Solver, Authentic; team player, Caring and quality driven.

**The package**
In combination with an
- ** attractive salary and flexible working conditions,** this position will also receive a
- **car allowance. **Beijer Ref supports and encourages a flexible working environment to support your working style whilst connecting you to the people at the heart of the business nationally.**Why work for Beijer Ref?**
Beijer Ref offers a great work environment where they believe their people are their biggest asset. You will join a dynamic leadership team where you will be supported and have the opportunity to influence Executive leaders, peer managers and colleagues to create culturally driven sustainable change. You will have an unparalleled opportunity to join an organisation at a very exciting time in their transformation and growth as you develop your skills.**What is next?