Hr Business Partner Lead, Anz

**HR BUSINESS PARTNER LEAD, ANZ**

At FMC, our employees are guided by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture, Solutions for the Planet. We provide farmers innovative solutions that increase the productivity and resilience of their land. From our industry-leading pipeline to novel biologicals and precision technologies, we are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture's biggest challenges.

For more than a century, FMC has successfully delivered some of the of the industry's most advanced, innovative solutions that protect farmers' crops from destructive pests and disease, while also protecting the environment. We are committed to fulfilling our mission of discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet.

**Position Summary**

The HRBP Lead for ANZ acts as the trusted advisor and HR business partner to the Sub-region and Functional Leadership to define and deliver on the people agenda, which includes talent acquisition, development, organizational design & employee engagement initiatives, working closely with the global HR functional teams, to ensure the achievement of global and regional business objectives. The role also ensures efficient & professional delivery of HR services through partnering with regional/country management & functional leaders to develop, communicate and coordinate the successful implementation of prioritized company and/or global HR initiatives that support the business strategies of FMC in these markets.

**Workforce size**: Approximately 100 including the manufacturing site Wyong

**Working Model: Hybrid**

**Location: North Ryde, NSW, Australia**

**The Role**
- Develop trusted relationships with business and functional leadership teams to proactively support business needs and drive a people agenda that enables successful achievement of business results.
- Partner with the relevant global HRBPs and AskHR / HR Operations team in APAC region to proactively & successfully deliver strategic and operational HR solutions and services for the respective client groups.
- Lead and drive HR processes/programs and action plans related to the implementation of global HR initiatives, and potential and new business or growth initiatives.
- Lead the design and implementation of changes for ANZ, including but not limited to workforce planning, organizational design & development, re-organization etc.
- Effectively deliver and manage HR processes related to talent management, performance management and leadership development based on global frameworks.
- Analyze trends across each market to define action plans related to attraction, retention and development of key talents in line with the global talent management framework.
- Research, develop, and implement new or updated HR offerings, policies and procedures by working closely with Head of HR APAC and global HR COEs, business and functional leaders and teams across ANZ.
- Lead and manage employee relations related matters to ensure compliance with local labour regulations.
- Lead or participate in global or regional projects as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experiences in environments that value excellence and drive high standards, with some experience in managing teams in a matrix structure
- Robust working knowledge of applicable employment laws, regulations and business practices in ANZ.
- Strengths in compensation and benefits, talent management, business partnering and performance management. Some experience in organization design and change management would be advantageous.
- Entrepreneurial mindset; energized by change agenda.
- Execution oriented with strong project management, problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.
- Critical thinking skills balanced with strong emotional intelligence to align and integrate disparate programs, embracing a global approach while taking a practical yet creative approach towards country deliverables.
- Demonstrates confidence and courage to appropriately challenge assumptions, and ability to successfully manage competing priorities.
- Maintains a high level of professionalism to push through solutions while maintaining relationships at all organizational levels.
- Strong learning orientation and work ethic - curious and continuous learner with a good say/do ratio and high integrity.
- Versatile and aspire towards broader and higher impact roles.
- Infrequent travel in ANZ and the APAC region may be required.

**Please note: Only applicants with full and unrestricted working rights in Australia or New Zealand will be considered. This includes Australian citizens, permanent residents, and individuals with valid work visas.