Ladbible Group Hiring for HR & Talent Manager Job at Sydney Full Time

The HR and Talent Manager will collaborate with the General Manager, HR Director and the management team to deliver first class HR and recruitment support.

They will immerse themselves within the business and develop a thorough understanding of the external and internal factors impacting on the teams. A true partner, they will ensure that HR and talent is proactive and provides fantastic candidate and employee experience by demonstrating our culture and values.

The HR team at LADbible Group is driven and has high standards, we take pride in the work we do and the value we add to the business and its ambitions. You will be someone who is equally driven and passionate about LADbible Group and their role in its journey.

What will you be doing?

HR Responsibilities

• Work with the UK HR team to ensure the delivery of an effective HR service and oversee the operational HR activities
• Immerse themselves within their business area, ensure a thorough understanding of internal and external challenges, targets and influences so they can provide appropriate HR support and advice
• Work in collaboration with the UK HR team to ensure processes are efficient and aligned between business areas and countries
• Collaborate and influence up to Board level
• Provide coaching and development for managers on leadership and employee development issues with creative and strategic HR value-added recommendations in support of the business goals
• Managing the APAC Operations team who have responsibilities that sit across Office, Finance and Culture
• Advise and coach managers on specific performance, conduct, absence or employee relations matters and ensure that all disciplinary and capability issues are dealt with in good time, sensitively, appropriately, and in accordance with employment law
• Guide leaders and managers on changes to structures, job roles and definitions, reporting lines, new ways of working, process improvements and role eliminations
• Support Managers in identifying and planning appropriate development interventions for their teams
• Manage key strategic projects and initiatives as directed to support the achievement of the HR and Business strategy, ensuring they are delivered to the highest standards
• Provide timely updates and reports to the HR Director and General Manager
• Support and advise on the Company’s Diversity strategy and related policies and procedures, particularly in relation to recruitment, promotion, career development, and creating an open, inclusive and appropriate culture within LADbible Group where differences are respected and valued

Talent Responsibilities

• Work alongside the UK based Talent team to oversee Recruitment team projects and ensure they are delivered on time and to a high standard
• Be the expert on market trends and competitive landscape
• Partner with the General Manager and managers for their business area. Ensure that they are aware of external and internal factors which may impact on their business areas and advise a recruitment approach to ensure the business is on the front foot
• Evaluate and identify areas to enhance the candidate experience
• Be hands on with end to end recruitment; partnering with hiring managers to support their recruitment needs
• Ensure our recruitment process embeds our company behaviours and values
• Manage the interview process and be the first port of call for candidates
• Support managers with drafting job descriptions, posting job adverts, scheduling interviews, obtaining sign off and conducting pre-employment checks
• Develop innovative ways to attract talent to LADbible Group
• Produce recruitment data to track performance to the HR Director and senior leadership team
• Maintaining a high level of confidentiality at all times in regards to candidate date

What do you need to have done before?

• Previous experience within a similar industry, ideally media, digital or a tech focused business
• Experience operating within a partnering model would be preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage a number of projects or initiatives at any one time
• A completer/finisher, able to get things done and be proactive and responsive
• A collaborator, we have a strong HR team that work together for the good of the department and business, we don’t want egos
• A real hands-on attitude – someone that can be proactive in identifying areas of improvement not only across the business but also in the HR team
• Ability to assimilate information quickly taking into consideration commercial needs versus balancing risk and exposure to the broader organisation
• Able to inspire confidence in senior managers and key stakeholders both within HR and outside of HR
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects
• Self-motivated and a love for working collaboratively
• Genuine passion about the LADbible brand

Must Haves

• Thorough understanding of Australian employment law
• Experience of managing a team
• The confidence and gravitas to influence up to Board level

At LADbible Group we’ve rolled out blended working which means the majority of departments across the business (including London, Manchester and International offices) work from home and the offices on a weekly basis.

LADbible Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are determined to create a diverse group at all levels of our company and we welcome all members of the community to apply for openings with us.

As the leading social youth publisher, we have a powerful global platform to better represent our audience and enable those that do not have equal opportunities, to have their voices heard. As a business, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, in an environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves. Read our full Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here. full Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here.