Director HR Operations ANZ (Fixed Term Contract)

Paramount is a global media and entertainment organisation with some of the best-known and loved brands in the world. 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’ll find all these great shows (and more) on our free-to-air channels (10, 10 BOLD Drama, 10 Peach Comedy, Nickelodeon), our free streaming platform 10 Play, that also includes a vast array of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV, known as FAST channels, and our subscription video on demand service, Paramount+.   

We are looking for an experienced and strategic HR leader to join our team heading up our local HR Operations function for a 6-month leave cover. Based in Sydney, this interim role plays a critical part in ensuring the continuity and excellence of HR service delivery across Network 10 and the wider Paramount business across ANZ.

The ideal candidate will bring deep HR operational expertise, a collaborative leadership style, and a passion for enhancing the employee experience through efficient, compliant, and people-centric practices. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic media business and work within a global HR operations framework during a key period of transition.

 
Purpose of the role:

Reporting into the global HR Operations function, this role will support the VP HR Network 10 in managing the daily HR operations for Network 10 and the Australia/New Zealand organization during a 6-month maternity cover. The position is based in the Sydney Network 10 office in Pyrmont.

One of the key responsibilities is to overseeing a collaborative team culture which strives to deliver best-in-class HR customer service in accordance with agreed scope of service, governance, policies, local legislation, and regulations, and agreed service levels.
Success will require a credible leader who has experience in managing HR functions and a strong ability to collaborate with others, capitalising on operational effectiveness, efficiency, and excellence, particularly with the aim to enhance the employee experience and improve data quality.

This role closely partners with colleagues at all levels across both the HR function and the wider business. As such, the role requires a strong and confident communicator and who can set clear expectations of both team members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities will also include: 
 

• Lead delivery of the full scope of HR services and systems, as defined in the Global HR Service Catalogue, including performance, continuous improvement, and cost efficiency
• Ensure all processes comply with local employment laws, regulations, and internal governance requirements
• Partner with HR Business Partners to support HR projects, prioritize initiatives, and resolve service delivery issues
• Alignment and management of all resources and activities; including recruitment & development of talent, to ensure HR support services are administer by best-in-class HR talent experts
• Ensure operational compliance and support both internal and external audits
• Collaborate with Centres of Excellence to roll out programs, provide feedback, and recommend enhancements to processes and initiatives
• Represent Network 10 HR Operations in senior leadership forums and cross-functional strategy discussions
• Drive operational excellence, risk management, and service efficiency using defined KPIs and performance metrics
• Manage Oracle system requirements and associated HR project responsibilities for Network 10
• Oversee resolution of complex service delivery challenges and proactively manage risks using the Global Service Management Framework

What are we looking for in a Director, HR Operations? What’s important?  
 

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including leading teams and overseeing the development, implementation, and management of HR operations
• Proven expertise with SuccessFactors and the ability to leverage HR data for insights and decision-making
• Strong knowledge of HR legislation and best practices within Australia and New Zealand
• Demonstrated ability to lead, and develop HR teams, fostering collaboration and high performance
• Skilled in optimizing HR processes for increased efficiency and accuracy
• Skills in guiding and managing teams through organisational changes such HR transformation and optimisation projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels, including 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.

We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First Peoples, and the Traditional Custodians of the land where we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present, and we are proud to live in a country which is home to the world’s oldest living cultures. 

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Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) 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 and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

 Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.