Director HR Operations APAC (leave cover)

Paramount Skydance Corporation is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV, Network 10 (Australia) and Channel 5 (UK). 

In Australia, we deliver premium content on any screen, anytime, anywhere, via an enhanced viewing ecosystem.   We pride ourselves on creating content that gets people talking. What’s more, you can watch and stream for free on 10, 10 Drama, 10 Comedy and Nickelodeon, plus a vast array of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST channels) as well as our subscription video on demand service Paramount+.   

We are looking for an experienced HR Operations professional to lead our APAC team on a leave cover contract, based on-site in Sydney (Pyrmont). 
 
Enough about us! What you’ll do as Director HR Operations:
 
Reporting into the VP, International HR Operations, this role is accountable for leading the APAC HR Operations function and HR service to 1K+ managers and employees across 8 countries. This is a key HR leadership role in the global HR Operations function and will be responsible for leading a team of up to 4 HR professionals. This role is a leave cover replacement for 12 months.

Success will require a credible and inspiring leader who has experience in HR system implementations across multiple locations and a strong ability to collaborate with others to deliver a truly global best-in-class HR service, capitalising on operational effectiveness, efficiency, and excellence, particularly with the aim to enhance the employee experience and improve data quality.

Functions will include:
  

• Manage the complete scope of HR services and systems as defined by the Global HR Service Catalogue to the APAC region, including overall performance, continuous improvement, and operational/cost efficiencies,
• Responsible for Oracle implementation in the APAC region, oversee process design, testing and data quality for the integrated ADP payroll solution
• Responsible for regional HR request via centralised AskHR tool, oversee SLA’s, align with HR stakeholders, ensure excellent business experience
• Ensure processes and practices comply with relevant regional employment legislation and regulatory expectations
• Alignment and management of all resources and activities; including recruitment & development of strong talent across APAC teams, to ensure HR support services are administer by best-in-class HR talent experts
• Oversee compliance and controls and support internal and external audit activities,
• Interact with HRBPs for prioritising and handing service delivery issues
• Interact with COEs for providing inputs, programme roll-out, providing feedback and request changes to programs, processes, and initiatives respectively
• Represent APAC HR Operations in key leadership meetings, forums cross functional strategic programs
• Provide high levels of operational excellence, efficiencies, risk management through the review of performance metrics
• Oversee PMO and change management initiatives to the APAC HR Operations function such as but not limited to changes to OD, scope of service and technology releases/enhancements
• Oversee resolution of complex HR Service Delivery problems and management of potential risks and issues leveraging the Global Service Management Framework and processes
• Advocate a global way of working and creating a truly global mindset and set of behaviours and across the function.

What are the knowledge, skills, and experience we’re looking for?

• HR Operations: Experience developing, implementing, and running HR operations across multiple countries with HR SaaS Technology,
• HR Compliance Expertise: Strong understanding of HR Laws, regulations, and best practice to ensure compliance within APAC regions,
• System implementation: Experience in launching Oracle across the APAC region, writing journeys, test scripts, oversee testing and secure data transfer into a payroll module,
• Data Management: Proficient in managing and analysing HR data with the ability to draw insights and make informed decisions,
• Team leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage a HR team, fostering teamwork, motivation, and development,
• Operational Excellence: Adept at optimizing HR processes and procedures to enhanced efficiency, accuracy, and overall effectiveness,
• Change management: Skills in guiding and managing teams through organisational changes such HR transformation and optimisation projects,
• Communication skills: Effective communication, both written and verbal to liaise with team members, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies,

Paramount embraces differences and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of factors such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property or birth. These grounds also include age, nationality, marital status, disability, place of residence and sexual orientation. 

We’re honoured to have been named on Diversity Council Australia’s annual list of Inclusive Employers in 2023-24 and 2024-25. This acknowledgement highlights our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported.

Paramount acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's original storytellers and the first peoples of the lands where we create, broadcast and connect. We pay our respects to their timeless stories that continue to shape Country and culture.

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