Head of Human Resources

Oceans have been exclusively retained by Campbell Property Group to source their Head of Human Resources. This is an exciting opportunity to join a privately held family business with strong brand recognition across Australia. The focus of this position will be on the People and Culture (P&C) function, developing a centralised team structure to drive HR improved performance, and aligning the P&C strategy with the organisation's broader goals. The role will report directly to the CEO and work closely with the executive team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand organisational goals and develop HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead the development and execution of a people strategy refresh, emphasising organisational development, strategic HR, and workforce strategy.
• Drive organisational change initiatives by effectively communicating vision, managing resistance, and facilitating change processes.
• Build relationships with the leadership team, providing strategic guidance to inform decision-making on talent management, organisational design, and culture development to support the aspirational market position.
• Implement people metrics for regular reporting to monitor productivity, offering insights and recommendations to the Executive team.
• Develop and implement talent management strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent.
• Ensure compensation and benefits and performance management metrics are aligned to business objectives.
• Drive the use of technology to streamline people management, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness
• Oversee the People and Culture team, highlighting workforce planning, on boarding, and learning and development.
• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture within the team, that promotes employee engagement, satisfaction, and well-being, while also reflecting our company's mission, vision, and core values.
• Lead initiatives to reinforce desired behaviours, promote employee engagement, and recognise and reward performance excellence.
• Engage with all divisions and sites within Campbell Property Group, creating visibility of the value that the People and Culture function affords the business.
• Oversee, develop, and continually improve all HR functions, including HR strategy and policy, recruitment, performance and talent management, leadership development, compensation and benefits, employee relations and HRIS management.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, legislation and responsiveness to industry trends and technological developments.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of HR data and records, improve data analytics capabilities, and drive insights that inform strategic decision-making.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives and ensure continuous improvement.
• Encourage a collaborative and inclusive environment that identifies opportunities for improvement, embraces change, fosters a culture of agility and adaptability and values diverse perspectives.
• Lead internal business communications around company supported initiatives.
• Promote a connected organisation where communication flows transparently and employees feel heard.

Requirements

• 10 years of HR experience, with at least 5 years of experience leading a HR team.
• Experience as a member of a Senior Leadership team.
• Exposure to Executive Teams and/or Boards, with involvement in strategic initiatives. (desirable)
• A true HR generalist with a focus on strategic HRM and organisational development/change at a strategic level.
• Strong business acumen.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into HR strategies and initiatives.
• Leadership and delegation skills including team management, coaching, and mentorship, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Excellent Interpersonal and public relations skills, communication, and negotiation, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Change management skills to cultivate a functional workplace culture for high performance and continuous improvement.
• Strong decision-making, organisational, and time management abilities.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in HR metrics and data analysis.
• Knowledge of relevant employment laws and regulations, with a commitment to ethical and compliant HR practices.

If you feel that your experience is suited please apply.