Human Resources Director

About the role

The Human Resources Director will lead Hermès Australia’s HR function, shaping workforce strategy, compensation, talent development and employee experience across all locations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute recruitment and strategic workforce planning to meet regional and group targets.
• Oversee compensation and benefits programs, ensuring compliance, equity and competitiveness.
• Manage payroll administration, salary reviews, annual bonus processes and benefits delivery.
• Identify training needs, plan and budget annual learning initiatives, and deliver management development programs.
• Foster effective employee relations, communicate with unions, government bodies and professional groups, and resolve employee issues.
• Lead employee engagement, diversity & inclusion, and wellbeing initiatives, acting as ambassador for related actions.
• Create, update and enforce HR policies and procedures, ensuring audit compliance.
• Drive talent and performance management, including annual performance appraisal cycles.
• Maintain and leverage HRIS for accurate record‑keeping and reporting.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in senior HR leadership, covering recruitment, compensation, learning, employee relations and HRIS management.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, enterprise agreements and industrial relations.
• Proven ability to develop and implement HR policies, procedures and audit controls.
• Demonstrated track record of driving employee engagement, D&I and wellbeing programs.

Required skills

• HRIS management

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape HR strategy for a prestigious global brand.
• Collaborative environment with senior leadership.
• Competitive remuneration aligned with market standards.