HR Operations Team Lead

5 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Optiver Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

An exciting opportunity now exists for a self-motivated, ambitious individual to join the APAC People Services Team as the HR Operations Team Leader, for a 13-month contract. This individual will play a key role as the organisation continues to grow and the team's involvement in all facets of the business expands.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

As part of our APAC People Team, you're here to make people's lives easier and create an impact. As our HR Operations Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of the APAC regional HR operations team.  You will be accountable for overseeing and enhancing HR processes, policies and projects to guarantee the effective delivery of our HR services to the business.  Reporting to the Head of People Services, APAC you will join a fun team consisting of Rewards, Data & Reporting and Global Mobility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing, regionally dispersed HR Operations team, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven culture.
  • Execute and oversee end-to-end HR operational processes, including onboarding, offboarding, lifecycle changes, payroll administration, data management, and employee queries.
  • Introduce automation, AI-powered workflows and process improvements to enhance employee experience, operational efficiency, and data accuracy.
  • Ensure compliance with local labour laws, data privacy regulations, and internal policies across all APAC locations, while proactively identifying and managing operational risks.
  • Partner with global Business Applications and HR teams to align system enhancements, testing, and integrations with regional priorities.
  • Contribute to cross-regional and global HR initiatives, including system rollouts, process harmonisation, and policy implementation.

 WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

  • Extensive senior HR operations experience, with proven experience in team leadership.
  • Proven experience leading a geographically distributed team across APAC or similar regions.
  • Practical knowledge of AI in HR platforms.
  • Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of Workday (or other major HRIS platforms) and HR operations best practices.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Detailed oriented but can also use a helicopter view to maintain and provide an overview of current HR processes and execution to delivery standards.
  • Project Management experience desirable.
  • Valid, long-term Australian working rights.

WHAT YOU WILL GET

You'll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you'll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, you'll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle some of the most complex problems in the financial markets.

In return for your expertise, you will have access to a range of Optiver perks, including:

  • A competitive renumeration salary package.
  • The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment.
  • Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities.
  • Daily breakfast, lunch and an in-house barista.
  • Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages.
  • Regular social events, including a company trip every two years.

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process.

Questions? Get in touch with the recruitment team

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