Senior People

About Us:

We currently have an opportunity for a seasoned
Senior People & Culture Business Partner
to join our team to support our diverse client group spanning a workforce located across Australian & New Zealand production operations, sales branches and support staff.

Reporting to the People & Culture Director ANZ, this role will provide operational and strategic generalist human resources support. This position will suit a high performing individual whom is seeking the opportunity to be involved in challenging and rewarding work with accountability for end to end aspects of the employee lifecycle. Your strong attention to detail and accuracy with proven ability in delivery, will be highly valued in partnering with key stakeholders and influencing all levels of the business in the implementation of our core people functions, policies, procedures and programs.

About the role

• Build strong relationships with management and employees to deliver end to end HR functions, including a strong focus on recruitment, performance management, onboarding and remuneration & benefits management, and talent development,
• Drive recruitment and employee onboarding efforts including effective and compliant candidate selection and interviewing,
• In capacity of Senior Business Partner, provide accurate HR/ER advice, coaching and guidance to line management, ,
• Facilitate organisation and leadership development efforts, working with employees and managers to identify and resolve employee relations matters,
• Provide structured approach to building capability and employee development in alignment with organizational objectives,
• Development and delivery of key business improvement projects, SMC employee health and wellbeing programs and other initiatives as required; and
• Preparation of employment contracts, HR policy & procedure review and development, as well as HR reporting as required.

About you

• Possess relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources,
• Prior HR business partnering experience supporting Australia and New Zealand workforces in manufacturing environments (min 10+ years previous experience in a HR generalist role),
• Experienced in talent acquisition and end to end recruitment activities across operations, support functions and sales.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as an integral member of our People & Culture team,
• Self-motivated with a "can do" flexible approach to problem solving,
• Analytical approach to projects and problem-solving; strong project management skills,
• Ability to manage multiple priorities; complete deadlines in a fast-paced environment,
• Experienced in grievance management, workplace investigations and performance management techniques,
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders and build strong relationships,
• Workers Compensation & Rehabilitation management experience advantageous,
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel & PowerPoint);
• HRIS system administration experience essential, ConnX experience highly regarded.

Our benefits
:

• Join a globally respected brand and market leader with highly skilled technical and people managers across 10 locations in both Australia & New Zealand
• Inclusive and supportive team environment
• Competitive remuneration and employer paid insurance benefits within the company superannuation plan
• On site parking
• Focus on employee Wellbeing & Employee Assistance Programs

SMC Corporation is a manufacturer of electro - pneumatic and industrial automation components, successful in providing innovative products and solutions to customers across a wide array of industries. Our success has been achieved through our commitment to providing customers with Japanese quality, customer centric design, local manufacturing, and unmatched commercial support.

To help us find out more about you, please ensure you submit a Cover Letter outlining why you feel this contract role may be right for you and how you believe your experience will be a good match for us.