Director, Human Resources Operation - Australia And New Zealand

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient.
We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact.
That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders.
In 2023, Sealed Air generated $5.5 billion in revenue in 2023 and had approximately 17,000 employees operating out of 46 countries/territories and distributing products in 115 countries/territories around the world.
To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com .
Role Summary An exciting job opportunity as The Director, Human Resources Operation for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) is now available in SEE ANZ region.
The role is based out of SEE Hamilton site in Waikato New Zealand and reports directly to VP Global People Experiences, Services, and Support based out of HQ Charlotte North Carolina US.
The successful candidate will lead and oversee the HR operations across the region.
As a key member of SEE's Regional HR team, this role is pivotal in driving HR strategy, managing day-to-day HR activities, and ensuring alignment with the company's overall business objectives.
The Director will partner closely with the leadership team and be instrumental in fostering a high-performance culture within the organization.
As a senior leader, the Director's behavior should be exemplary ensuring that behaviors are consistently aligned with Sealed Air's values and core competencies – always following policies and procedures and acting in an ethical manner.
What does the Director, Human Resources Operations, ANZ do?
Safety: Actively demonstrating safe behaviors, following all safety policies, procedures, and standards.
Supporting implementation of safety policies and procedures.
Active safety mindset includes identifying/reporting safety hazards, supporting injury reduction and injury management, and safety training.
Strategic HR Leadership: Partner with plant and regional operations leadership teams to drive business initiatives that enhance or support HR strategies.
Develop and implement local and regional HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall organizational goals and objectives.
Operational Excellence: Oversee HR operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery across ANZ.
Oversight includes day to day HR tactical support as well as project coordination around policies, processes and change management, in partnership with legal, HR operations team members and COE's.
Culture and Engagement: Champion organizational culture initiatives to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.
Responsible for tracking employee perception survey(s) and initiating actions to support enhanced culture and increased engagement.
Employee Relations: Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, addressing employee grievances and disputes promptly and effectively.
Includes maintaining or enhancing positive employee and labor relations specifically targeting union/management relationships and collective bargaining.
Talent Acquisition and Retention: Lead recruitment efforts to attract top talent and implement retention strategies to maintain a skilled workforce.
Performance and Talent Management: Targeted efforts to develop employees, lead and administer annual core HR processes like succession planning, talent reviews, and annual performance review processes including goal setting and compensation planning, and overseeing terminations in partnership with local practices and applicable business processes.
Learning and Development: Promote continuous learning and professional development opportunities for employees.
Actively participates in HR, safety, and compliance training.
Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations and manage risk effectively.
Align global programs, policies and procedures to people strategy.
HR Partnerships: Ensures collaborative partnerships within HR COEs and partner departments such as Total Rewards, Payroll, Learning and Development, Organizational Change & Development, Talent Acquisition, EH&S, Risk, Compliance, and Legal.
Reporting and Analytics: Analyze HR data and analytics to inform and drive decision-making and measure the impact of HR initiatives.
What are we looking for in you?
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 8-10 years of HR experience with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
Proven experience in HR operations within the ANZ region.
Strong knowledge of local labor laws and regulations in Australia and New Zealand.
Excellent leadership and people management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
What are our core values?
Integrity   Determined   Innovative  Collaborative    If you are looking for a new challenge in a company deemed as essential service, then we want to hear from you!
Closing Date: November 30th, 2024 Please Note: - You must have New Zealand work-rights to be considered for this job.
*No contacts from recruitment agencies please.
Sealed Air does not accept unsolicited resumes from vendors (including without limitation search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies) and will not pay any associated fees for unsolicited resumes presented to any employee of our company.
Any resume submitted in the absence of a recruitment agreement with an approved vendor signed by an authorized representative of Sealed Air shall be deemed the sole property of Sealed Air.
Requisition id: 49047  Relocation: No   Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve.
We take pride in our selection process to identify,  infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms.
Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression.
The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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