At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR strategy across ANZ, driving workforce effectiveness and transformation initiatives.
- Company: Join Olympus, a global MedTech leader focused on improving lives through innovative technologies.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, learning opportunities, and health initiatives.
- Other info: Be part of a purpose-driven team that values innovation and empathy.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare while advancing your HR leadership career.
- Qualifications: Experienced HR leader with strong business acumen and strategic influence.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Olympus is seeking an experienced Country Head of HR ANZ & Regional HR Business Partner APAC to provide strategic HR leadership across Australia and New Zealand and partner closely with regional stakeholders to drive enterprise-wide people initiatives. Reporting to the Regional Head of HR, APAC, this role serves as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, the ANZ Executive Committee and the APAC HR Leadership Team. The position plays a critical role in shaping workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, leadership capability and transformation initiatives that support sustainable business growth.
As a member of the ANZ Executive Committee, you will contribute to key business decisions by bringing a people, culture and organizational perspective to strategic discussions. You will lead the ANZ HR function, guide a team of HR professionals, and collaborate with global and regional stakeholders to deliver business-aligned HR strategies and enterprise-wide change initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the ANZ HR function and oversee delivery of the people strategy across Australia and New Zealand.
- Partner with senior leaders to drive organizational effectiveness, workforce capability and business performance.
- Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with local, regional and global priorities.
- Lead organizational redesign, workforce transformation and change initiatives to support evolving business needs.
- Drive workforce planning, succession planning and talent strategies to build future capability.
- Oversee employee relations, performance management, reward, payroll, governance and HR operations.
- Foster an engaging, inclusive and high-performing culture across ANZ.
- Coach and develop leaders and HR team members to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Manage complex employee relations, organizational risk and workforce matters.
- Partner with regional and global stakeholders to successfully implement strategic HR and business initiatives.
About Olympus
At Olympus, our purpose is to make people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global MedTech leader, we develop innovative medical technologies that help healthcare professionals deliver earlier diagnoses, less invasive treatments and better outcomes for patients worldwide. Through our expertise in medical technology, therapeutic intervention and precision manufacturing, we support healthcare systems in improving clinical outcomes, enhancing patient safety and creating meaningful societal impact. Innovation, quality and our commitment to improving human health are at the core of everything we do.
Why Join Olympus?
Joining Olympus means becoming part of an organization that combines purpose-driven work with meaningful career opportunities. Our values of Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy guide how we work and how we support one another. In addition to a rewarding and challenging leadership career, we offer:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Car allowance and incentive opportunities
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Additional leave purchase options
- Learning and development opportunities
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Home office allowance for eligible roles
- Recognition through our "Shining Stars" program
- Dress for Your Day flexibility
- Team, social and recognition events throughout the year
What We're Looking For
You are a commercially minded HR leader with executive presence, strong business acumen and the ability to influence at the most senior levels of the organization. You thrive in complex, matrixed environments and have successfully led strategic workforce and transformation initiatives across large organizations. In addition, you bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology or a related field required.
- Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Business or a related discipline preferred.
- Relevant professional HR accreditation or membership, such as AHRI, CIPD, SHRM or equivalent, desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to influence executive decision-making through the use of workforce analytics, organizational insights and evidence-based recommendations.
Successful applicants will be contacted during the week commencing 9 November 2026.
Director, Country Head of HR ANZ & Regional HRBP APAC in Melbourne employer: Olympus
Olympus offers a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth and collaboration across teams. Employees benefit from engaging in meaningful work that contributes to making people's lives healthier and safer through innovative medical technologies. The company encourages continuous improvement and provides pathways for career advancement within various functions.
