HR Generalist, ANZ

Reporting to the HR Director, ANZ, we have a vacancy for an HR Generalist to join the NBCU HR team based in Sydney. The role is responsible for providing comprehensive HR support across our ANZ businesses including local implementation of our people strategy and coordination of our HR administration needs.  You will have exposure to all aspects of the employee lifecycle including employee relations, HR systems (including payroll), reward, training and development, change management and employee engagement.  You will have a strong background in HR administration and systems and want to build on your existing HR knowledge. If you are looking for a role that provides challenge with a mix of business support and project ownership in a global media company, then this is the role for youKEY RESPONSIBILITIESThe HR Generalist, ANZ provides in country expertise, is forward thinking as well as operational for the full scope of HR functions including employee relations/legislation, talent acquisition/talent branding, compensation/reward philosophy and employee engagement.Employee Relations and PoliciesKeep policies and programs updated against the changing employment relations landscape in consultation with Employment LawTrain and coach managers and employees on HR best practice in line with NBCU valuesBe an effective HR advisor using sound judgement while considering the impact of that advice i.e. consistency and precedent setting, employment law considerations or global NBCU impact.Advise managers on performance management and grievance processes including informal performance meetings, Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and providing guidance on conducting meetings ensuring they are handled sensitively and that accurate records are kept.Implement local office/workplace needs in line with global standards, ensuring a safe and healthy workplace for employees, adhering to legislation and remaining compliantSupport a culture of trust and open and honest communication.HR Transactional ActivitiesWith excellent attention to detail, ensure the flawless execution of payroll instructions in conjunction with the APAC Payroll team and the company’s HRIS (SAP)Produce accurate paperwork as required and maintain employee files and HR systemsRespond to employee & manager requests promptly including leave, payroll, reference requests, visa queries in accordance with legislation and company policiesMaintain the company org structure, updating job changes and job descriptionsHR ProgramsResponsible for delivery of HR projects, programs and initiatives across all ANZ businesses and coordination of local Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s)Take an active role in employee survey processes and outcomes whether they be internal (NBCU staff surveys and pulse surveys, round tables) or external (Great Place to Work etc.)Talent Management and onboardingBe an ambassador to the NBCUniversal brand and proactively create brand awareness and attend networking and career eventsSupport the delivery of the localized Internship program in partnership with the Talent Acquisition Lead and aligned to international guidelinesDeliver onboarding to new hires aligned to our ‘Here You Can’ employee value propositionCompensation and Benefits Inform and maintain employee benefits programs.  Work with the HR Director in assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending new benefit programs etc.Implement new Compensation and Benefits initiativesSupport the annual compensation review processesLearning & Development Analyse training needs and take a proactive role in defining and ensuring the delivery of training initiativesActive support of talent development and employee engagement projects and the implementation of the Annual Performance review and Talent review processesProactively support NBCU’s compliance training requirements, whether that’s through organizing training or meeting training deadlines