People & Culture Business Partner APAC (m/f/d)

Take your next step as People & Culture Business Partner at CHG-MERIDIAN!

Location: Sydney
Department: People & Culture

Role purpose: 

The Local P&C Business Partner acts as the trusted first point of contact for local managers and employees in all People & Culture matters. The role combines hands-on operational HR support, reliable administrative execution, employee relations guidance, and local implementation of global P&C standards. It ensures compliant, consistent and service-oriented people processes while supporting leadership, engagement, workforce planning and continuous improvement at local level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the local P&C contact for managers in the region of ANZ + SEEA and employees, providing practical guidance on employment lifecycle topics, local policies, processes and day-to-day people matters.
• Support local workforce planning, recruitment coordination, onboarding, payroll, probation period follow-up, employee changes, exits and other employee lifecycle activities in close collaboration with relevant P&C functions.
• Execute and coordinate administrative P&C tasks such as preparing employee documents, maintaining personnel data, supporting contract changes, absence-related processes, HR system entries, reporting and audit-ready documentation.
• Advise and coach local managers on leadership, employee relations, performance, engagement, conflict resolution and implementation of local people measures.
• Ensure compliant and consistent application of local labor law, company policies, employee relations standards and global P&C frameworks, escalating complex matters when required.
• Prepare local HR reports, monitor relevant people data, support annual P&C cycles such as performance, salary review, talent processes and engagement actions, and contribute to process improvements.
• Foster a culture of health, safety, and wellbeing by partnering with local leaders on leadership advocacy, wellbeing awareness campaigns, and manager enablement programs.
• Champion collaboration across global strategies, translating global P&C initiatives into locally relevant, effective implementation plans.
• Advise stakeholders using local talent market intelligence, providing insight on competitive compensation benchmarks, talent availability, and workforce planning strategy.
• Drive DEI in all people practices, ensuring this approach across all organizational levels.

Skills required:

• 10+ as HR/People & Culture Business Partner or Generalist
• Extensive experience managing core HR operations, including Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Employee Relations, Talent Development, HR Analytics and Reporting, and HR Information Systems (preferably SAP-Success Factors).
• Regional HR business partnering, strong service orientation and ability to translate business needs into practical people solutions.
• Knowledge of local labor law,  policy application, compliance requirements and confidentiality standards.
• Manager advisory skills, communication, conflict handling, coaching ability and pragmatic problem solving in local business situations.
• Ability to support local workforce planning, onboarding, performance cycles, engagement measures and change initiatives.
• Data literacy, digital tool confidence, continuous improvement mindset and ability to use reports and HR data responsibly for local decision support.
• Team work and international collaboration
• Active learner and resilience

What we offer:

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid work model
• Grow through tailored training in social, methodological, technical, and leadership skills
• Stay connected with the latest-generation mobile devices
• Benefit from corporate health management, Global Health Week, and mental well-being initiatives
• Take part in sports challenges, wellness activities, and team events
• Work from inspiring locations with our workation opportunities
• Make an impact through social responsibility projects and our CARE initiatives

Let’s shape the future together. We look forward to receiving your application.

Your contact for this position is: Montserrat Cazorla

Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Commitment: CHG-MERIDIAN embraces individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives to create a welcoming and collaborative workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to foster a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All individuals are treated with fairness, respect, equality, and dignity. We provide and promote an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and all social and cultural backgrounds are embraced. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion guides every stage of our recruitment process.