Human Resources Manager
Huntingwood, Nsw, Australia
Wartsila Australia is a global leader specialising in supplying ship power and power supply solutions. I was employed as the Human Resources Manager responsible for Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. During my time in this role I was responsible for all facets of HR.Leadership Active member of local management team and working with managers up to the regional Board of Directors in the Middle East and Asia. Provide managers with training on policy changes and global HR initiatives. Undertaken leadership training to enhance my leadership skills and allow me to better increase awareness of HR practises with line managers.Job Evaluation Align position descriptions to meet organisational targets. Review position descriptions in consultation with managers and other key stakeholders. Ensure that positions descriptions are readily available upon request.Remuneration Lead annual performance and salary review process with line managers. Provide salary information to Mercer and Australian Industry Group. Assist managers in providing feedback to staff on salary evaluations.IR/ER Provide individual common law contracts to all new employees. Offer support to managers when handling performance and disciplinary issues. Ensure all updates to relevant awards are reflected in new contracts provided to employees.HR Systems Use SAP for recording all employee information. Utilise system reports to identify training gaps. Ensure payroll officer is advised of employee changes to provide coordination between payroll and HR records.Recruitment and Selection Work with line managers to fill new and vacant positions according to global guidelines.General HR Participate in regular online global HR meetings to discuss changes and current issues in global policy. Attend bi-annual area HR meetings to communicate local initiatives, share concerns implementing global policy and collaborate problem solving strategies.