Temporary People and Culture Business Partner

Schréder is the leading independent smart outdoor lighting solution provider worldwide. The company, founded in 1907, is present in over 70 countries on 5 continents. Our tradition of engineering means we have been at the forefront of innovation throughout our history. The latest wave of urbanism means that city centres are becoming more vital than ever: connectivity is crucial. Experts in Lightability, we propose lighting infrastructure that will play a pivotal role in building Smart Cities and future communication networks. Our purpose is to deliver an outstanding experience by accompanying our customers along every step of their journey, from design to after-sales service, including light, control systems, CCTV, WiFi, EV chargers and many more smart features. Environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable lighting has always been part of Schréder's DNA. We have already helped many cities, industries and sports venues worldwide to reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint by switching to LED technology. By integrating our control systems, they achieve further energy-savings and deliver a better people-centred experience. Our century-long experience has given us the clarity and insights to help cities transform their street lighting upgrades into the foundation for their smart city eco-systems. Our systems are open and interoperable to seamlessly interact with sensors and actuators deployed throughout public spaces and to solve existing and future needs. We are constantly pushing the limits of our technology to enable communities such as Valencia in Spain, Bad Hersfeld in Germany and Queensland in Australia to better manage their assets, reduce their expenditure and preserve their identity and their environment.

The ANZ People and Culture Business Partner is a strategic HR role responsible for partnering with business leaders to drive people initiatives, enhance employee engagement, and support organisational growth. This role will focus on both salaried and hourly paid employees, ensuring a positive employee experience and alignment with company values.

Responsibilities

Business Partnership:

• Collaborate with ANZ business leaders to understand their needs, challenges, and goals.
• Provide strategic HR advice and solutions to drive business performance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on all people-related matters.

Employee Relations:

• Manage serious employee relations issues, including investigations, performance management, and conflict resolution. Delegate lower-level ER to HR Advisor
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Own the annual driver survey process and use the results to promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture

Talent Acquisition and Retention:

• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Partner to attract and retain top talent.
• Develop workforce planning strategies to address skill gaps and succession planning.
• Support recruitment efforts for critical roles.

Performance Management:

• Coach managers on performance management processes.
• Drive performance improvement initiatives.
• Conduct performance reviews and goal-setting discussions.

Learning and Development:

• Identify training needs and collaborate with L&D team to design relevant programs.
• Support career development and growth opportunities for employees.
• Coach, mentor and guide HR Advisor and Talent Acquisition Partner to deliver excellent service

Compensation and Benefits:

• Work closely with Finance and Compensation teams to ensure competitive compensation and benefits programs.
• Provide guidance on salary reviews and bonus structures.
• Oversee the weekly payroll by assisting HR advisor with any anomalies or queries

Health and Safety:

• Collaborate with the WHS Manager to promote a safe work environment.
• Ensure compliance with WHS regulations and policies.

Due Diligence:

• Ensure Annual Modern Slavery statement is updated and continuous improvement initiatives are captured
• Work with HR Advisor to ensure annual WGEA data is provided accurately and on time
• Capture any employment law updates and advise management accordingly
• Assist WHS Manager and Quality Manager in collection and presentation of people data in relation to annual ISO audit

Educational Background & Professional Experience

Required

• Australian recognised Qualification in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR business partnering roles.

Desirable

• Experience working for a Global company with a dotted line to Global Chief HR Officer

Skills & Knowledge

Required

• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

Note: This job description is a general outline of the typical duties and responsibilities of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Job responsibilities may be subject to change based on organisational needs.