HR Manager, ANZ (VIC)

## Position Summary

Are you a HR professional who thrives on partnering with business leaders to shape culture, build high-performing teams, and drive organizational success?

As the HR Manager, ANZ , you will be the trusted advisor to the Australia and New Zealand Leadership Team, leading the people agenda for a dynamic and growing healthcare business that supports approximately 180 employees across the region. This is a high-impact role where you will influence business strategy through exceptional people leadership, enabling the organization to attract, develop, engage, and retain top talent.

You will play a critical role in shaping workforce strategy, driving organizational effectiveness, strengthening leadership capability, leading change initiatives, and fostering a high-performance culture that reflects STERIS' values and commitment to helping create a healthier and safer world.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys operating at both strategic and operational levels, partnering with senior leaders, and making a tangible impact on business growth and employee experience across Australia and New Zealand.

## What You Will Do

- Work closely with key stakeholders to define and execute HR strategies that enable the accomplishment of business objectives.
- Partner with business leaders to improve organizational effectiveness by diagnosing issues in the workplace and identifying appropriate strategies to resolve problems, improve team performance and development of plans to support the business needs with value-added solutions
- Provide guidance and coaching around organization design/re-structure/development, workforce planning and local employment law.
- Lead change management using ADKAR principles to facilitate a smooth transition during periods of organizational growth, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
- Establish communication channels for ANZ associates, such as townhall and people manager session, for leadership to share business development for transparency
- Lead M&A HR stream in ANZ (if any), including but not limited to, due diligence, organizational redesign, post integration of people and culture, etc.
- Staying ahead of industry trends, best practices and legal developments, to ensure HR strategies and practices remain cutting-edge and complaint with relevant laws and regulations. Governance of local HR practices and policies for the responsible region/areas.
- Manage the entire lifecycle of associates within the responsible area, including but not limited to, talent acquisition, on-boarding, talent development, management, termination, etc.
- Work closely with COE function (Talent Acquisitions) for all hiring activities in Australia and New Zealand, attracting qualitied candidates into STERIS.
- Work closely with HR operations based in Singapore and ensure the smooth functioning of HR operations in ANZ.

## The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

- Bachelor or Master Degree in Human Resources Management, or equivalent discipline.
- 10-15 years of HR operation or business partnering experience from MNC environment. Out of which, at least 5-8 years preferably in the same industry or closely related business environment.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to comfortably and effectively communicate with people at all levels in the organization and excellent listening skills
- Able to work independently with limited support, using independent judgement & discretion.
- Flexible, self & result-driven and proactive in seeking for continuous improvement
- High achievement orientation and positive energy to overcome challenges.
- Effective team player with leadership ability to build and maintain relationship with all stakeholders to achieve results.
- Experience working in a matrix organization and familiarity with HR systems.
- Thorough knowledge of HR best practices, employment legislation, and industry developments is essential.
- Ability to manage projects through to completion and ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

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STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com .

STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.