The Role Our client is seeking an experienced HR Specialist to play a key role in aligning HR initiatives with business objectives while supporting the organisation's continued international growth.
Working closely with leadership and employees, the successful candidate will contribute to building a high-performance culture focused on engagement, development, and operational excellence.
A key aspect of the role will involve managing the full lifecycle of agency contractors, including sourcing coordination, onboarding, performance monitoring, and offboarding.
This position suits a proactive HR professional who enjoys working in a dynamic, collaborative, and evolving business environment.
Key Responsibilities HR Business Partnership Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
Support managers with data-driven people decisions and HR best practice guidance.
Employee Engagement & Culture Support initiatives that enhance employee engagement and organisational culture.
Assist with programs promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Contribute to leadership development and recognition initiatives.
Performance Management & Development Guide managers on performance management, coaching, and employee development.
Support learning and development initiatives aligned with business priorities.
Provide HR guidance on employee relations matters, including performance discussions and disciplinary processes.
Assist with performance review cycles and goal alignment.
Agency Contractor Management Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of agency contractors, including approvals, onboarding, extensions, and offboarding.
Act as the key liaison with staffing agencies, ensuring service delivery and compliance.
Monitor contractor performance, tenure, and assignment status in line with internal policies.
Maintain accurate contractor records and ensure regulatory compliance.
Partner with internal stakeholders such as Legal on contract reviews and vendor performance.
HR Operations & Compliance Support compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
Assist with HR operational processes including compensation, benefits, and employee relations.
Contribute to HR systems improvements and process automation.
Support continuous improvement of HR policies and practices.
Learning & Development Conduct training needs analyses and identify learning priorities.
Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements.
Partner with HR and managers to align learning initiatives with business objectives.
Coordinate training activities across multiple locations where required.
Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
Professional HR qualification (CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent) desirable.
5+ years' HR experience, ideally including contractor or contingent workforce management.
Strong understanding of employment law and HR compliance.
Experience working with staffing agencies or external vendors.
Comfortable using HRIS systems, MS Office, and HR data reporting tools.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Key Competencies Strong business acumen and innovative thinking Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Analytical, data-driven approach to HR decision making Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills