Manager - HR Governance & Improvement

At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It's an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative HR leader to join us as Manager – HR Global Process & Data Owner. Reporting to the VP – Global Process and Strategy Enablement, you will oversee the integrity and optimisation of our global HR processes, data, and systems. In this pivotal role, you'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure our HR operations are robust, standardised, and continuously improving.

Your leadership will be instrumental in driving operational excellence and enabling our HR function to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes across all our regions. You will contribute to the ongoing development and execution of our global HR strategy by ensuring our processes and data, supported by digital and AI-enabled solutions, advance Orica's business goals.

Applications will close at 5:00pm AEDT on Monday, 8 December.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for standardised HR processes and data, providing expertise and guidance to the HR community
• Maintain business rules and ensure ongoing governance of HR processes
• Evaluate and endorse change requests, participating in Change Request Board meetings and collaborating with other process owners
• Conduct regular audits to ensure HR data integrity and alignment with standard processes, and track closure of actions
• Lead a small team of HR Excellence Specialists, supporting their development and performance
• Generate and maintain HR reports and metrics to support business needs and compliance, leveraging digital tools and AI-driven insights where appropriate
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and embed best practices across HR operations, including the adoption of AI and automation to enhance efficiency and decision-making
• Collaborate with the HR Master Data Organisation to resolve business-impacting issues, using data analytics and emerging technologies to identify root causes and solutions
• Monitor compliance and review non-conformance trends, providing solutions to business challenges and championing the use of digital and AI-enabled approache

• Role ideally suited to individuals with a minimum of 8 years' experience in a similiar global HR process, data governance, or HR operations leadership role.
• Deep experience with SuccessFactors, or similar SAP platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, and the ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
• Strong influencing and collaboration skills to achieve desired outcomes.
• Agility to thrive in a changing and growing global business.
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and coaching skills, and the ability to lead and motivate a high-performing team.

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.