About The Role
Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract.
We're looking for an experienced People leader who thrives being hands-on, for a 12-month period to support the People team and provide parental leave coverage. You will join a supportive, highly engaged People Team in progressing a growing business in its people strategy.
In this role, you'll lead PolyNovo's People, Talent, Performance & Capability portfolios and oversee payroll, for APAC and the EU.
Working closely with our Chief People Officer, you'll keep our annual People cycles, strategic initiatives and governance commitments moving.
Key Responsibilites:
Lead and develop a team delivering business partnering and talent acquisition across APAC and the EU.
Lead the annual performance and remuneration review cycles. This includes leader guidance, calibration support and reporting.
Run remuneration and incentive governance, including market benchmarking and materials for the Executive Leadership Team, Remuneration Committee and Board.
Progress our capability, career development, talent and succession frameworks.
Lead job architecture, organisational design and workforce planning.
Lead employee engagement, onboarding and employee experience initiatives.
Oversee global HR systems including APAC and EU payroll delivery.
Provide trusted advice on employment law, policy and employee relations across jurisdictions.
Escalate material matters to the CPO and maintain clear handover records.
Experience, Skills & Competencies:
A tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management, or equivalent senior-level experience.




A robust track record of business partnering across Australia and international markets, and of leading high-performing teams.
Experience leading performance and remuneration cycles, remuneration benchmarking, and preparing executive or Board materials.
Experience with talent acquisition, global HR systems and payroll, capability, succession or workforce planning initiatives.
Strong knowledge of employment law in Australia and internationally.
Strong analytical skills, sound commercial judgement, and discretion with confidential information.
Able to think strategically and also work hands-on, and to manage a broad portfolio with overlapping deadlines.
Experience in a listed, regulated or governance-focused environment is desirable.
Why PolyNovo?
Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. At PolyNovo, we offer a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to contribute to ground-breaking projects that shape the future of our company and the industry.
Multinational, ASX 200 listed and values-led business dedicated to redefining healing for the benefit of our patients
Unique platform technology, an exciting pipeline of highly innovative products
Diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace culture
Career development opportunities and unlimited access to online learning
Rewards platform with access to discounts at over 450+ Australian retailers
Paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers, Nurture Days, and more
Salary packaging including novated car leasing.
Please note only applicants with full working rights in Australia will be considered.
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