The Head of Human Resources - Australasia is responsible for creating the most hospitable workforce in the world by ensuring leaders drive high levels of team member engagement through implementing effective recruitment practices, rigorous succession planning, talent management plans, learning and development activities, performance management processes, an adequate compensation and benefits framework, and employee relations initiatives. You are responsible for delivering human resources services and leadership for the region. You will be the key business partner to the Vice President of Operations and the local senior leadership team.

You will have extensive involvement in employee relations and industrial relations activities and the opportunity to embed Global HR initiatives to support Hilton's values, vision, value proposition, and culture.

You will lead, manage, and develop the HR team and activities. You will advise the General Manager and leadership team on strategic issues related to Human Resources practices in each country, providing them with resources that facilitate professional Human Resources Management.

What will I be doing? 
As the Head of Human Resources - Australasia, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Overall management, direction, and delivery of Human Resources programs and services for Australasia.

Provide leadership and consultation to senior management to foster competitive, innovative, high-impact human resources processes.

Provided human resources support to corporate team members in the Australasia Regional Office, ensuring consistent application of human resources policies and procedures.

Lead Hilton’s talent strategy, resourcing plans, and associated Human Resources strategic objectives. Ensure that Human Resources strategies always have management and team members' “buy-in”.

Ensure that the Hilton brand message and value proposition are clear to all team members.

Manage Hilton’s legal and reputational risk associated with Human Resources matters (disciplinary, compliance with employment law, etc.).

Administer corporate-approved salary and incentive compensation programs within the region.

Implement corporate-approved policies and procedures for compensation, benefits, mobility, HRIS, recruitment, talent development, etc.

Ensure that the human resources function is an integral part of the business and is respected by the business.

Provide functional solid leadership to the hotel's human resources team, emphasizing coaching and development, and ensuring the team is equipped with all necessary functional and commercial skills.

Ensure hotel operations comply with human resource practices, policies, and local labor market conditions relative to team member relations, communication, performance management, training and development, benefits, compensation, organizational development, and team member safety, welfare, wellness, and health.

Prepare and propose strategies, organizational charts, and plans to support growth.
 

What are we looking for?
A Head of Human Resources - Australasia serving Hilton Brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent practical experience     

At least 15 years of relevant experience and at least 8 years in a leadership role

Experience working for a leading customer-focused organization and with diverse cultural groups

Strong interpersonal communication skills to positively influence Hilton’s partners and communicate effectively at all levels.

Demonstrated personal and professional integrity.
 

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton, the #1 World’s Best Workplace, is a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more-than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton!