Sugar Research Australia (SRA) is a leading research and development organisation driving innovation, productivity and sustainability across the Australian sugarcane industry. Partnering closely with growers, millers and industry stakeholders, SRA delivers high-impact research programs that shape the future of a critical national sector.

This Head of HR role leads the full people function, partnering with the CEO and Board to deliver strategic and operational HR services, shaping capability, performance and organisational effectiveness across SRA enterprise-wide impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full spectrum of HR services including Business Partnering, TA, ER / IR, OD, L&D, Performance and Remuneration;

• Develop and execute the HR Strategic Roadmap aligned to organisational strategy;

• Partner with the CEO, Executive Team and Board on people strategy and workforce planning;

• Lead organisational development, talent and capability frameworks;

• Manage complex industrial and employee relations matters in a Modern Award environment;

• Oversee remuneration, performance and annual people cycles;

• Lead HR reporting, compliance (including WGEA) and Board reporting papers;

• Drive HR systems, processes, administration and continuous improvement;

• Ensure effective risk management aligned to Board appetite and internal audit actions; and

• Lead, develop and uplift the HR team capability and service delivery.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a commercially astute, hands-on yet strategic HR leader who thrives in environments where you can move seamlessly between boardroom and frontline execution. You bring calm authority in complex employee relations settings, coupled with a genuine ability to influence senior stakeholders and build trust quickly.

Key Requirements

• Degree qualified in Human Resources or related discipline;

• 7-10+ years’ experience in senior HR leadership role;

• Proven experience across full-spectrum HR (TA, ER / IR, OD, performance, L&D);

• Strong experience operating within Modern Award environments;

• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing capability, including Board-level engagement; and

• Demonstrated ability to lead both operational HR delivery and strategic workforce initiatives.

How to Apply   
  
For more information or a confidential discussion please click to reveal the contact details for Kate Benson at u&u on 07 3232 9163 quoting reference number 44925**.**    
  
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