HR Advisor - ANZ & SEA
Description
What We’re Looking For:
We are in search of a talented and strategic Human Resources (HR) Advisor to join our esteemed global People Business Partner organization, with a primary focus on the Australia and SEA (Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines) regions. This pivotal role presents a remarkable opportunity to drive substantial impact within our organization. The ideal HR Advisor will excel both at hands-on execution and strategic planning, striving to cultivate an exceptional experience for all Meltwater employees and leaders.
The primary objective will be to craft a People Strategy that prioritizes scalability, proactive advisory services, and seamless alignment with the business objectives specific to the ANZ & South East Asia region. The successful candidate should embody exceptional HR Business Partnering skills, characterized by strong interpersonal abilities, sharp business acumen, and an extensive understanding of diverse HR functions. These encompass employee relations, employment law, organizational development, change management, training, talent management, manager coaching and performance evaluation. Previous exposure to areas such as benefits, compensation, staffing, and recruitment will be advantageous.
Success in this role hinges on quickly establishing credibility as a trusted business partner capable of delivering exceptional HR services and forging strong alliances with the Management Team and employees. You will champion our company culture, embodying our values of moro, enere, respect, and mer.
Partner with us, and you'll integrate into a diverse community that values your distinctive contributions and empowers you to excel.
What You’ll Do:
- Collaborate with business leaders across ANZ & SEA to drive an effective people strategy and ensure the implementation of innovative HR solutions.
- Drive regional talent processes and frameworks on a local level, coach managers to improve their understanding and adoption of the talent frameworks, proactively identify improvement areas, and consult management on this front.
- Implement regional strategies and drive a range of people-related local initiatives such as Wellness, DEI, CSR, Engagement, Hybrid Work, etc.
- Consult closely with Legal, Accounting, and other internal teams to uphold high standards of professional and ethical conduct throughout the company.
- Work as an active colleague and partner ensuring smooth handling of employee matters and projects as well as the rollout of new employee programs.
- Support employee relations matters by collaborating with managers to handle employee disputes, performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
- Facilitate effective communication on all HR matters and coordinate the flow of information and feedback as appropriate.
- Represent Meltwater with professionalism and integrity, both internally and externally.
What You’ll Bring:
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the field of HR.
- 3-7 years of HR experience, preferably within high-tech sectors, with a focus on ANZ and South East Asia region.
- Hands-on experience with HRIS, preferably Workday.
- Genuine interest in Meltwater's business and the ability to effectively communicate its value proposition to various stakeholders.
- Passion for collaborating with sales organizations, and understanding sales language, compensation plans, techniques, and methodologies.
- Ability to navigate effectively in a global company, demonstrating agility in a fast-moving environment, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and thrive in a dynamic environment.
- Enthusiasm for being part of a dynamic global company and contributing to its success.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; knowledge of Chinese and/or Japanese is highly desirable; additional languages are a plus.
- Willingness to embrace the best of both worlds with our hybrid work schedule. This role requires you to be in the office 2 days a week.
- The ability to legally work in the country of hire is required for this position.
What We Offer:
- Enjoy flexible paid time off options for enhanced work-life balance.
- Employee assistance programs cover mental health, legal, financial, wellness, and behaviour areas to ensure your overall well-being.
- Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones, because mental wellness matters.
- Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance you need.
- Benefit from our family leave program, which grows with your tenure at Meltwater.
- Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career.
- Compensation of $130,000-$160,000 AUD per year plus superannuation.
Where You'll Work: Level 9/50 Carrington St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Our Story
The sky is the limit at Meltwater.
At Meltwater, we believe that when you have the right people in the right working environment, great things happen. Our best-in-class technology empowers our 27,000 customers around the world to analyze over a billion pieces of data each day and make better business decisions.
Our award-winning culture is our north star and drives everything we do – from striving to create an environment where all employees do their best work, to delivering customer value by continuously innovating our products — and making sure to celebrate our successes and have fun along the way.
We’re proud of our diverse team of 2,300+ employees in 50 locations across 25 countries around the world. No matter where you are, you’ll work with people who care about your success and get the support you need to reach your goals.
So, in a nutshell, that's Meltwater. We love working here, and we think you will too.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Meltwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: At Meltwater, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and strive to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
All employment decisions at Meltwater are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the applicable laws and regulations.
Meltwater does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, and we actively promote a culture of respect, fairness, and inclusivity. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply and join us in our mission to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the world.