Job Description
Paramount is a global media and entertainment organisation with some of the best known and loved brands in the world. Employing over 1,700 people locally, and a further 25,000+ globally, we deliver premium content through multiple platforms for the young (and the young at heart of course!).
We pride ourselves on creating content that gets people talking. What's more, you'll find all these great shows (and more) on our free-to-air channels (10, 10 Bold, 10 Peach, Nickelodeon), our digital platform 10 Play that also includes a vast array of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV known as FAST channels (including numerous MTV and Nickelodeon channels), and our subscription video on demand service Paramount+.
This is a leave cover role, ideally based in SYDNEY.
Reporting into the VP International HR Operations based in Europe, this role is accountable for transforming and centralising the APAC HR Operations function as well as leading the APAC HR Operations servicing approximately 1000 managers and employees across 8 countries. This key leadership role will be responsible for leading a team of up to 5 HR professionals.
Functions will include:
• Lead the complete scope of HR services and systems as defined by the Global HR Service Catalogue to the APAC region, including overall performance, continuous improvement, and operational/cost efficiencies.
• Ensure processes and practices follow relevant regional employment legislation and regulatory expectations.
• Oversee compliance and controls and support internal and external audit activities.
• Interact with HRBPs for prioritising and handling service delivery issues.
• Interact with COEs for providing input, programme roll-out, feedback and change requests.
• Represent APAC HR Operations in key leadership meetings and cross-functional strategic programs.
• Provide high levels of operational excellence, efficiencies, risk management through the review of performance metrics.
• Oversee PMO and change management initiatives to the APAC HR Operations function which may include changes to OD, scope of service and technology releases/enhancements.
• Advocate a global way of working and creating a truly global mentality and set of behaviours and across the function.
What are we looking for in a Director HR Operations? What's important?
• HR Operations experience including developing, implementing, and running HR operations across multiple countries with HR SaaS Technology
• HR Compliance Expertise with strong understanding of HR Laws, regulations, and best practice to ensure compliance within APAC regions
• Proficient in running and analysing HR data with the ability to draw insights and make informed decisions
• Confident leadership skills, fostering teamwork, motivation, and development
• Adept at optimizing HR processes and procedures
• Understanding of cultural nuances and differences with APAC regions to facilitate effective HR strategies
• Demonstrated skills in guiding and leading teams through organisational changes
• Great communication skills both written and verbal to liaise with team, partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Critical thinking with the ability to align HR operations with the broader business strategy.
• A continuous improvement mentality.
• Adaptable to evolving HR trends, regulatory changes, and organisational needs.
Paramount embraces differences and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of factors such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property or birth. These grounds also include age, nationality, marital status, disability, place of residence and sexual orientation.
We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's First Peoples, and the Traditional Custodians of the land where we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging, and we are proud to live in a country which is home to the world's oldest living cultures.
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Reasonable adjustments
Paramount recognises that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and be considered for this position. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to help set you up for success please contact us at careers@networkten.com.au. Adjustments include but are not limited to; alternative application methods, interview setups, physical requirements, guidance for trans or gender diverse applicants, specific interview availability times and more.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gk0484-3-145-80-38-42 in your application.