HR Advisor-Chinese Speaking

We seek an experienced and dynamic Employee Relations Advisor to join our team in Sydney. This pivotal role requires a seasoned employee relations professional a strategic mindset, and a proven ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders across different regions. Experience in working within a multinational or cross-regional environment is highly preferred. The successful candidate will play a critical role in aligning business objectives with people strategies, ensuring workforce growth and development while fostering a positive, high-performance culture in a global context.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support business leaders across regions in implementing people strategies that align with both global and local business objectives.
• Act as an HR advisor, providing guidance on Employee Relations (ER), performance management, and workplace policies, with a strong understanding of APAC labour laws and HR practices.
• Assist in driving organizational change initiatives that enhance employee engagement and business performance.
• Proactively assess and address day-to-day ER issues, ensuring compliance with APAC and international employment regulations.
• Provide coaching and support to managers and employees on ER matters, including conflict resolution, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
• Help oversee performance management processes, ensuring managers have the right tools and guidance to support employee development.
• Handle sensitive ER cases, such as workplace investigations and policy violations, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Work closely with managers to implement performance improvement plans in alignment with company policies and regional employment laws.
• Analyze ER trends and data to identify potential risks and recommend solutions to improve workplace culture and compliance.
• Ensure HR policies and practices are aligned with local and international labour laws, providing recommendations for updates when necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in HR, with a strong focus on Employee Relations business partnering, employee relations, and talent management, preferably within a multinational or cross-regional environment.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing and driving business outcomes across regions.
• Excellent knowledge of Australian/China/Malaysia labour laws, with an understanding of international Employee Relations best practices.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across cultures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities across regions.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights for a global workforce.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Mandarin communication skill would be highly preferred.

Preferred:

Experience working in a multinational company or managing Employee Relations in a cross-region context is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities for career growth and development within a global company.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment with exposure to cross-region operations.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.