People & Culture Operations Team Lead

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People & Culture Operations Team Lead

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world. 

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 30 countries.   

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects. 

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers. 

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers. 

From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR. 

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force. 

Learn more about us here.

The opportunity:

As the People and Culture Operations Team Lead for the fastest growing division of KBR globally you will be key to ensuring that our growth continues.

Reporting to the People and Culture Operations Manager, you will ensure the Operations Team consistently reaches high standards of service delivery for transactional HR services, drive continuous improvement, and effectively manage organisational changes as they arise. A background or strong interest in process and service improvement as well as data analysis and reporting is .

This position is a full time, permanent opportunity.

In this position you will:

• Run a small team delivering transactional and administrative HR services for KBR APAC:

  • management of staff queries,

  • processing of employment contracts,

  • termination documents,

  • changes in conditions, and

  • other relevant HR changes, as required.

• Have ownership of the relevant policies and processes to support the operational activities

• Incorporate project work and a strong drive on continuous improvement

• Embed the Workday system and support the implementation of system enhancements and improvements

As the ideal candidate, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in HR or related discipline.

• Extensive experience in a HR function, preferably with experience in shared services or operational support environment.

• Ability to manage a team across multiple remote locations to achieve organisational objectives.

• Ability to manage the needs of multiple diverse business units across a broad geographic area.

• Knowledge of HCM/HRIS system administration, and on-going process and systems improvement is highly desirable.

• Strong reporting, metrics and analytic experience.

• Strong experience in supporting and delivering projects impacting HR processes and systems.

• Demonstrated ability to advise on employment terms and conditions, ER and knowledge of relevant legislation.

• This role is not a business partnering role, and would best suit someone with experience and/or interest in back-office support of HR functions.

• Current or eligible for an AGSVA Security Clearance.

What we will offer you:

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work

• Flexible working conditions

• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)

• Paid parental leave

• Income protection

• Corporate rewards

• Salary packaging/Novated leasing

• Employee stock purchase plans

• Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance

• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

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