Human Resources Business Partner, Simon & Schuster Australia

Reporting to both the HR Director, Simon & Schuster UK, with a dotted line into the Managing Director in Australia, Sydney, you will proactively partner with a diverse client group to optimise business performance and employee experience.

You will be responsible for:

• You’ll work closely with the Simon & Schuster HR team in the UK & US and collaborate on HR and L&D projects as required
• Partnering with the Simon & Schuster business on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and performance & development
• Localising and implementing a variety of people programs and projects including culture, benefits, engagement, reward, wellbeing
• You’ll work with the Simon & Schuster International team to roll out corporate HR initiatives
• The role will be a combination of strategic & operational HR and as such you’ll be responsible for preparing a range of documents, including employment contracts, reports and resource materials
• You will be fully responsible for managing all aspects of monthly Payroll.
• Recruitment
• As required, you will provide HR advice and expertise to manage any employee performance-related issues, including educating line managers in best practice

Person specification requirement

S&S Australia is looking for:

• An energetic HR generalist with strong analytical and research skills, willing to work for a fast paced growing business
• A contemporary thinker, with a proven track record across all generalist disciplines
• A professional with tertiary HR qualifications and demonstrated success in a business partnering role in a small to mid-sized dynamic organisation
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills and an outgoing and confident style that can engage people across all levels
• Good at managing your time to ensure that priorities and deadlines are met
• A flexible attitude and the ability to pragmatically adapt plans and implementation where needed
• Confidence to speak up and advocate where needed, being able to diplomatically walk the line between management’s and staff’s interests
• Strong emotional and social intelligence
• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce systems strongly preferred.

Desired but not essential:

• Analytical & research skills
• Previous experience in acquisitions
• Previous experience with NZ workplace legislation
• Previous experience in leading cultural change

So, if you’re looking for a role within a well-established business this is a rare and exciting opportunity that you should apply for. A competitive salary is available for the successful candidate.

Location: Sydney