HR Lead ANZ

About this role

Why SoftwareOne?

SoftwareOne is a global software and cloud solutions provider and distributor, powered by around 12,000 people across more than 70 countries. But what really makes us SoftwareOne is our people: curious minds, different perspectives, and talented teams working together to solve real challenges and create meaningful impact. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, explore new possibilities, and build a career that’s uniquely yours, while helping shape what’s next in technology.

The role

• Experienced in leading complex Industrial and Employee Relations matters across Australia? 

• A trusted HR adviser who enjoys coaching leaders and building stronger leadership capability? 

• Comfortable being hands-on while navigating change, integration and a fast-moving business environment? 

Practical Information:   Location: Melbourne or Sydney preferred | Reports to: Head of People & Culture, APAC | Work Arrangement: Hybrid | Language Requirements: Professional level English written and verbal | Visa: Valid Australian working rights | Learn more: softwareone.com/en-au 

SoftwareOne is looking for an experienced HR Lead to partner with our Australia and New Zealand business through an important period of transformation and integration. Supporting circa 350+ employees across ANZ, this role combines strong Industrial and Employee Relations expertise with strategic business partnering, leadership coaching and hands-on HR delivery. You’ll work closely with leaders to strengthen capability, support employee growth, navigate complex people matters and help our teams through continued organisational change. A significant share of your time will be spent on complex employee relations matters, so you’ll need to be confident managing these from start to finish. You’ll also manage one direct report, an HR Business Partner. 

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Lead HR business partnering across Australia and New Zealand, building trusted relationships with leaders and developing a strong understanding of their business and people priorities. 

• Provide expert guidance on Industrial and Employee Relations, including performance management, disciplinary matters, grievances, investigations, restructures and organisational change. 

• Coach and enable leaders to manage people matters with confidence, strengthen leadership capability and make effective people decisions. 

• Support organisational change, M&A integration, harmonisation and change adoption across the ANZ business. 

• Partner with leaders on talent, employee development, succession and capability planning, identifying growth opportunities and strengthening capability across the business. 

• Work with leaders and Finance on workforce planning and remuneration, using people data and employee insights to support informed business decisions. 

What we need to see from you

Your Competencies   

• Business partnering and coaching: you build trusted relationships, communicate clearly, influence and constructively challenge leaders. 

• Commercial acumen: you understand business priorities and turn them into practical people solutions. 

• Change and adoption: you support leaders and employees through transformation. 

• Judgement and adaptability: you pay attention to detail, solve problems with a practical mindset and move forward at pace when priorities change. 

About You   

• You bring significant HR Business Partnering or HR leadership experience within a complex, fast-moving organisation. Technology industry experience is advantageous. 

• You have strong Australian Industrial Relations and Employee Relations experience and are confident managing complex matters end-to-end. 

• You have a track record of coaching leaders, developing leadership capability and building trusted relationships across the business. 

• You have supported organisational transformation, integration, M&A or other significant business change. 

• You are comfortable balancing strategic HR partnership with hands-on delivery and enjoy getting close to the business to understand how teams operate. 

• You are confident using HR systems and people data to support decision-making. Workday and CliftonStrengths experience are advantageous, while knowledge of New Zealand employment law is highly regarded. 

Job Function

People & Culture Accommodations

SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, email us at [email protected].    Please include the role for which you are applying and your country location. Someone from our organization that is not part of the decision-making process will be in touch to discuss your specific needs and we will make every effort to accommodate you. Any information shared will be stored securely and treated in the strictest of confidence in line with GDPR.  

At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.