People and Talent Manager

Location: Sydney (preferred) / Remote work within Australia

Service areas(s): Asia Pacific

Fixed term: Two year contract with possibility of extension

About ASI

Adam Smith International is a global advisory company that helps people prosper by making economies stronger, societies safer, and governments more effective. Our clients are governments, international organisations, companies, and foundations. They come to us to develop strategies and to design, deliver and evaluate programmes that, in turn, stimulate growth, stability and good governance.

Our core team of managers and technical experts, in offices around the world, ensures the quality of delivery and high ethical standards that we and our clients require. We bring together a global network of specialist experts, who contribute their experience and know-how, where and when it is needed.

Our employees are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in complex, challenging situations. We are committed to corporate integrity and a triple bottom line of social, environmental and financial performance. We are a Certified B Corp and a signatory to the UN Global Compact.

Adam Smith International (Australia) Pty Ltd (ASI Australia) was established in 2012 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Adam Smith International (UK). It is the company’s Asia Pacific (APAC) regional headquarters, responsible for leading business development and program delivery in the region. The company has operations and personnel located in several countries across APAC, providing technical advisory and program management services. We are also a registered RAP organisation endorsed by Reconciliation Australia.

About the role

ASI Australia is currently seeking a confident HR professional looking to advance their career and take on broader responsibilities. This role is responsible for managing recruitment, employee relations and advice, payroll and benefits supervision, and supporting the employee life cycle. It requires a strategic mindset as well as comfort working at the operational level. You will have line management of an HR Assistant based in Sydney, and support of People & Talent team members around the globe.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Manage the recruitment of APAC workers - both contractors and employees - with a particular focus on corporate roles, but lending additional support to high profile program roles and talent pools.
• Maintain accurate records for APAC, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, ASI processes and reporting, and assist with migration to a new HRIS - including ensuring APAC requirements are represented in the selection and testing of the new system.
• Manage the administration of salary and benefits for ASI Australia employees, including supervision of the payroll consultant.
• Support APAC corporate employees with HR issue resolution in the form of direct approach as well as HR ticketing platform (Zoho).
• Provide advice and support to the APAC Senior Management Team on matters related to personnel, resourcing, culture and more.
• Line management and development of the Assistant People & Talent Manager.

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant HR qualification or equivalent experience
• 5-10 years’ experience in HR, preferably as an HR professional in Australia
• Strong knowledge of recruitment methodologies and approaches – within the development industry preferred.
• Current knowledge of Work Health & Safety practices and requirements
• High level of technology skills, especially Microsoft Office Suite

Skills

• Meticulous organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to listen with supreme discretion balanced with assertiveness and integrity.
• Highly developed communication skills (both verbal and written), with a consultative approach to addressing issues.
• Ability to effectively and accurately prioritise tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders effectively, influence decisions and negotiate.
• Proactive mindset and initiative to take innovative and flexible approaches to tasks and troubleshooting.
• Adept at learning new things and asking for help or clarification when needed.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for administration done well.

What We Offer You

We offer you a dynamic and friendly team environment and the opportunity to support a highly successful portfolio of development programs. We have a hybrid approach to work, with 2 days per week in the office required. We offer a unique benefits package which Group Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, Travel Insurance, and reimbursement for Private Medical Insurance, subsidised gym membership, and more!

We have a strong commitment to our people and strive to live by our values:

• Partnership: Bringing together people from diverse backgrounds, we adopt an inclusive approach to work, communicating effectively, sharing information, and building relationships.
• Impact: Creating lasting impact in complex, challenging situations and using resources responsibly, being accountable to and making decisions in line with our triple bottom line of people, planet and profit.
• Creativity: Finding new ways to create value through innovative thinking, technology and better ways of working, we challenge the status quo, make it personal, and learn from others.

We’ve built a culture to reflect our values, full of like-minded professionals who are smart, passionate and great at what they do.

ASI is committed to continually improve the diversity of our workforce through the attraction, retention and development of a diverse range of talented people. We want people to be comfortable bringing their whole self to work and recognise that inclusion brings further opportunities for innovation and creativity.

# Happy to talk flexible working

Heard Enough? Ready to Apply?

We would love to hear from you. * Please submit a CV (no more than 2 pages) and separate cover letter which addresses the “Job Requirements” selection criteria above no later than Thursday, 23th November 2023*

A full position description will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

*You must have the permanent right to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

Adam Smith International values a diverse workforce and encourages applications from candidates of all background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.