HR & Communication Director in Melbourne

Reporting to the Managing Director Australia, the HR & Communication Director is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving the people and communication agenda in line with the global HR policies of Mérieux NutriSciences. This individual will closely work with the 2 HR Business partners to provide expert HR and communication counsel and ensure the alignment of HR and communication strategies and tools with business objectives. Your main responsibilities will be:

Leadership Team HR Business Partner

• Provide strategic HR guidance and support to the Managing Director
• Manage and lead merger and acquisition (M&A) activities with relation to human resources integration plans
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team on all HR and communication matters.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the company's overall business strategy.

Workforce Planning & Development

• Develop and implement comprehensive workforce planning strategies to ensure the organization has the necessary capabilities, resources, and skills to achieve its goals.
• Identify and address skill gaps and develop training and development programs to enhance employee performance.
• Oversee talent acquisition and retention strategies by developing and implementing effective sourcing strategies to attract top talent and ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Manage the recruitment and selection process for executives positions

Unions Negotiation, Work Council Relations and Legal Watch

• Lead negotiations with unions and manage relationships with work councils.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Australian employment laws and regulations.
• Provide advice and direction to ensure legislative and company policy compliance is achieved across the business

Compensation & Benefits Policies

• Develop and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs in line with the global C&B policies
• Ensure compliance with all relevant compensation and benefits regulations.

Performance & Talent Management / Succession Planning

• Leverage the global performance management campaign to build a development and reward strategy to our the employees
• Lead talent management and succession planning initiatives to ensure a strong leadership pipeline.
• Identify and develop high potential employees.

Internal Communication and Employer Branding

• Develop and execute internal communication strategies to enhance employee engagement and alignment.
• Build and maintain a strong employer brand to attract and retain top talent.
• Overall collaborate closely with the Operations, Commercial, QHSE, and Finance teams on additional HR and Communications initiatives aimed at optimizing organizational structure, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving employee engagement.

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 32 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!