National Human Resource Manager

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. At the heart of our machines, our talented and dedicated employees are committed to providing industry-leading after-sales service and reliable solutions. We are dedicated to supporting our people, rewarding successes and helping individuals grow. We offer a career path with the future in mind, providing training and development opportunities to help us achieve quality standards. We inspire a safe and healthy working environment through our safety and wellness campaigns so that we can all ‘See You Tomorrow’.

Come and discover the opportunity to join the team at Hitachi. We are here for the long haul.

Our Culture

A career at Hitachi provides the opportunity for you to make a difference. You will be a part of a global OEM renown for inspiring innovation, technology and a sustainable future.

Our vision, mission and values are to provide quality in everything we do, with the goal of total customer satisfaction. Guided by our leadership principles, we value our people through open communication and feedback so that you can contribute purposefully towards Hitachi’s continued success.

We proudly partner with key charities that make significant positive impacts in paediatric health, Indigenous education, mental health, and cancer research. Additionally, Hitachi commits to protecting our environment through local initiatives that contribute towards global sustainability goals, ensuring that we leave the world a better place.

The Opportunity

Based at our Parramatta corporate support office and reporting to the General Counsel you will work closely with the Regional HR Advisors and branch Management teams, collaborate with stakeholders and deliver both operational and strategic HR solutions. As the leader of the National HR team, you will have an opportunity to make a substantial impact through your involvement in the following areas of responsibility:

• Develop and deliver HR strategy across all national branches through collaboration with the Executive leadership team.
• Lead the implementation of all HR improvement projects.
• Partner with Management to review and implement strategies to continually improve employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Support all management levels and employees with adherence to employment legislation and relevant awards; advice on benefits and grievance resolution.
• Manage and lead the payroll team to ensure that all scheduled requirements are delivered.
• Collaborate with the national recruitment team to develop and implement strategies to attract, retain and develop high-calibre employees.
• Collaborate with the learning and development team to continue the development of the company’s training and career development framework.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the HR team.
• Manage annual salary reviews and company bonus payments to ensure smooth and timely delivery.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are appropriate and initiate change to reflect legislative and industry requirements as may be required.
• Collaborate with the workplace health and safety team to promote safety as a priority across the company and work on projects with common interest.
• Work closely with legal specialists to understand implication of new laws and ensure HR systems are compliant.
• Implement and continually refine the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion strategy to meet the company’s objectives.
• Work with head office in Japan to discuss global initiatives and provide reporting as may be required from time to time.

 About You

To be successful in this role you will have solid experience as an HR Manager in a medium to a large enterprise. You will possess strong business acumen and a dedicated ability to positively enable our people to be the best that they can be. You will need to have:

• An enthusiastic and nurturing team-based work ethic with an ability to lead the HR team across Australia.
• Strong partnership building capabilities with a broad range of business operators.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable IR laws and regulations impacting the same or similar industry.
• Appreciation of developments and trends in HR practices in the same or similar industry.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant formal qualifications in HR.
• Experience working in an industrial business is preferred.
• The ability to travel interstate.

Benefits

Work with a global leader and make a big difference in a company that stands in its own right. We are offering:

• A rewarding salary package + the opportunity to earn company biannual bonuses.
• Flexible working arrangement as per our policy.
• Permanent Full-Time Position in a leading OEM with long-term job security.
• Rewarding employee benefits on a range of goods and services with exclusive staff discounts.
• Supportive management who values your input in finding new and improved ways to achieve success.
• Be a part of a leading OEM that genuinely values its employees and ensures everyone is happy and safe at work.

At Hitachi, we value our people and work towards guiding you on your career path towards a rewarding and successful experience. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who recruits based on merit and capabilities. We encourage and support a diverse talent pool of skill, ethnicity and gender, to create a wide culture of shared values and enriched experiences in our business.