Head of Human Resources, ANZ

The Head of HR serves as the strategic and operational leader of the HR function across Australia and New Zealand. This role is responsible for delivering integrated HR solutions that align with Valvoline Global Operations' goals, with direct influence over people strategies including employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, and organisational development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Business Partnering and Compliance: Partner with senior leaders to translate business strategy into aligned HR initiatives. Provide expert advice on employment law, HR policy, and organisational design.
• Employee and Industrial Relations: Serve as the primary contact for guidance on enterprise bargaining agreements, Awards, and legislative obligations. Support and coach managers in performance management and workplace relations.
• Talent Acquisition and Onboarding: Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to define recruitment strategies and manage the full recruitment lifecycle. Ensure effective workforce planning and external benchmarking for critical roles.
• Remuneration and Benefits: Partner with global Compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity. Support annual compensation processes including salary and bonus program administration.
• Talent Development and Succession Planning: Work with Talent Development to design and implement learning strategies and leadership development programs. Identify high-potential talent and support creation of individual development plans.
• Organisational Culture and Employee Engagement: Champion a positive and inclusive organisational culture aligned with VGO values and leadership behaviours. Act as a culture transformation leader and change agent across the ANZ business.
• Leadership of HR Function: Directly lead HR team members including HR Plant Specialist, HR Advisor and HR Specialist, Payroll. Provide coaching, career development, and performance management to HR staff.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, including HR leadership roles.
• Experience working in both sales/marketing and manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of Australian and New Zealand labour laws, EBAs, and industrial frameworks.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and HR analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, coaching, and collaboration.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with a strong attention to detail.
• Embodies VGO's core values and the virtues of being hungry, humble, and smart.

Benefits:

• Competitive Remuneration Package: Generous base salary + 12% super + bonus incentive program & 20% annual leave loading
• Wellbeing: 2 paid wellness days per year & access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Recognition Programs: Annual ANZ Award Ceremony & Hands on Expertise Awards quarterly
• Endless Opportunities: Global career opportunities, ongoing training & development & access to LinkedIn Learning