HR & Organizational Effectiveness Leader

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Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. 

About Us
Mercury Marine® has been manufacturing world-class marine propulsion systems for more than 80 years and distributes market-leading brands including Mercury Outboards, MerCruiser, Quicksilver Parts and Mercury Inflatables. Mercury Marine is part of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), the global leader in marine recreation, delivering innovation that transforms experiences on the water and beyond.

About the Opportunity
Mercury Marine is seeking an experienced Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness Leader to provide strategic people leadership across Australia, New Zealand and the broader Asia Pacific business.

Reporting to the General Manager ANZP & Asia, this senior leadership role serves as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, driving people, culture and organizational effectiveness initiatives that support business performance, workforce capability and sustainable growth.

You will lead the development and execution of workforce strategies across talent management, organizational design, employee and industrial relations, leadership development, succession planning and organizational change. Working closely with business leaders, you will help shape a high-performing culture while ensuring compliance, governance and effective HR service delivery across the region.

This role is based in Dandenong, Victoria and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on organizational performance while leading a dedicated Human Resources function.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Human Resources Leadership

• Partner with the General Manager and Leadership Team to develop and implement people strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Provide strategic advice on workforce planning, leadership development, talent management and organizational effectiveness.
• Contribute to key business decisions by delivering expert people and culture insights.
• Drive initiatives that support workforce capability, employee engagement and sustainable business growth.

Organizational Effectiveness & Workforce Planning

• Lead workforce planning initiatives to ensure organizational capability meets current and future business needs.
• Drive organizational design, restructuring and change management programs.
• Standardize people management practices across the ANZP and broader business operations.
• Utilize workforce data and insights to support effective business decision-making.
• Strengthen leadership accountability and organizational performance.

Employee & Industrial Relations

• Provide expert guidance on employment legislation, industrial instruments and workplace relations matters.
• Lead the management of complex employee and industrial relations issues.
• Support leaders in performance management, investigations and workforce change initiatives.
• Maintain positive relationships with unions and employee representatives.
• Ensure compliance with Australian and New Zealand employment legislation and minimize employment risk.

Leadership Development & Talent Management

• Develop and implement leadership development and succession planning strategies.
• Identify and support high-potential employees through targeted development initiatives.
• Build organizational capability through talent management programs.
• Strengthen leadership effectiveness across all levels of the business.
• Drive employee retention and career development opportunities.

Performance Management & Workforce Capability

• Lead the organization's performance management framework.
• Support leaders to establish clear expectations and accountability measures.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning and professional development.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and workforce development programs.
• Ensure the business attracts, develops and retains high-quality talent.

Employee Engagement, Compliance & HR Operations

• Lead employee engagement and internal communication initiatives.
• Oversee HR operations, governance, payroll oversight and reporting processes.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Ensure effective HR administration, compliance and record management.
• Partner with leaders to support workplace health, safety and wellbeing initiatives.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success in a senior Human Resources Business Partner, HR Manager or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong Employee Relations and Industrial Relations experience.
• Experience working with Enterprise Agreements, workplace bargaining and employment legislation across Australia and New Zealand.
• Proven experience leading organizational redesign, workforce planning, restructuring and change initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to align people strategies with business outcomes.
• Demonstrated success in talent management, succession planning, leadership development and organizational capability building.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, influencing and coaching skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity and discretion.

Desirable

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business, Employment Relations, Psychology, Law or a related discipline.
• AHRI Membership and/or professional certification.
• Experience within manufacturing, distribution, logistics, industrial or multi-site environments.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed workforces.
• Exposure to regional or international business operations.

If this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, please apply now via LinkedIn or by emailing your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected].

Next is Now!  

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.  If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] for support. 

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