HR Generalist

Contribute to our mission, Technology for Life.

Reporting into the Head of Human Resources - Pacific, the new HR Generalist will be based at our Notting Hill office in Victoria and enjoy flexibility, a healthy work-life balance, and have the option of hybrid working. You will play a key role in supporting employee relations, performance management, HR administration, policy interpretation and compliance, HRIS operations as a key user, payroll as backup support, and HR projects.

Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Handle queries from employees and managers, escalating as required;
• HRIS management, training, and development of workflows;
• Project delivery for HR initiatives and research for potential initiatives;
• Maintain annual performance appraisal deadlines and timely manager completion;
• Assist with ER cases, investigations, and disciplinary actions;
• Support leaders with performance management and appraisal processes;
• Keep abreast of changes in employment law and HR best practices;
• Generate HR reports, metrics, and dashboards in order to provide and support decisions;
• Play a lead role in role modelling WeLEAD competencies;
• Execute projects and support for leaders on engagement activities;
• Drive opportunities to improve culture, engagement, and employee experience;
• Organise and track completion of various training and development programs;
• Assist with Payroll, including acting as a backup for the function;
• Provide information to the Tenders team for business projects;
• Apply a compliance focused mindset across all operations, and;
• Always ensure a safety-first approach.

The ideal candidate will be equipped with the following attributes:

• Tertiary qualification in HR, a related field, and/or 1+ year in a similar role;
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion;
• Experience with payroll processing and related operations highly preferred;
• Ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organisation;
• Strong knowledge of employment law and regulations;
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and MS Office tools;
• Adaptability and readiness to handle multiple, changing priorities in a fast-paced environment;
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn;
• Exemplary understanding of compliance rules and ability to act as a role model in upholding and promoting compliance standards, and;
• Excellent attention to detail and relationship building, stakeholder management, conflict resolution, problem solving, interpersonal, communication, organisational, task management skills.

Make a difference – and be rewarded accordingly.

• 4 weeks’ Purchased Leave;
• Company paid Parental Leave, including Superannuation;
• Personal and tailored coaching for transitioning in and out of Parental Leave;
• Genuine and dedicated career and retirement planning and support;
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships;
• Birthday and Service Anniversary vouchers;
• Exclusive membership with our Health & Wellbeing partner, offering a wide array of discounts;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you, and your family;
• Flat structure and open doors, giving you access to everyone in the business, and;
• Structured leadership programs, mentoring initiatives, and global learning platforms.

We are passionate about everything we do. And we do it for Life.

Draeger is a globally trusted company with a well-established brand and reputation for our commitment to saving lives since 1889. We create technology and solutions to protect everyone’s great asset: their life. From hospitals to heavy industry, mining and fire rescue, people around the world rely on our products: state-of-the-art technology that combines real engineering with the digital future.

With their heart and soul, our employees are paramount to our success in protecting lives in the community. Our corporate culture is underpinned by authenticity and guided by the pillars of trust, respect, and social responsibility. The work we do provides all our employees with pride and a sense of deep purpose that is rare to find.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, cultural background, faith, marital, veteran, or social status. If you require any adjustments to be made during the application process to assist with access, please let us know.

Draeger is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a respect, fairness, and transparency. Everyone is unique and each Draeger employees contributes to our inclusive and diverse workplace.

Read more about having a career – not just a job – at Draeger by viewing our Careers page: https://www.draeger.com/en_aunz/Career

Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in Australia.

No agency assistance is required.