HR Director

Title: HR Director, ANZ

Requisition ID  

24068

Country  

Australia

Location type  

Hybrid

State / Province  

New South Wales

City  

Sydney

About Us  

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business - synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us - for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 9,000 colleagues globally serve clients in more than 50 countries.  We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle:

• Organizational Strategy
• Assessment and Succession
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership Development
• Rewards and Benefits

Job description  

OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE YOUR CAREER - It’s about exceeding your potential.

As the HR Director, ANZ, you will set the strategic direction for HR, lead a team of four, and partner closely with senior leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives. You will thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, navigating complex challenges with confidence and clarity. Your expertise in employment legislation across Australia and New Zealand will ensure our operations remain compliant and best-in-class.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic HR Leadership – set and execute the HR strategy for Australia and New Zealand, based on global direction. Partner closely with senior leaders to anticipate and address evolving people needs in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Business Partnering – serve as a trusted advisor to country business leaders, coach and support managers on complex employee relations and performance management.
• HR Operations & Compliance – ensure all HR operations are efficient, compliant, and deliver exceptional service to internal clients. Maintain and update employee handbooks, policies, and HR systems. Provide expert advice on employment relations requirements across Australia and New Zealand.
• Team Leadership – lead, mentor, and develop a team of four HR professionals, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive culture.
• Champion Resilience and Agility – model resilience and adaptability, thriving in ambiguity and guiding others through periods of change and uncertainty, and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years’ senior HR leadership experience, ideally within a global or multinational environment; HR consulting experience is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of employment relations requirements in Australia and New Zealand.
• Demonstrated resilience and ability to thrive in ambiguity, with a proven track record of navigating complex, evolving challenges.
• Experience working in partnership environments and collaborating with senior management across diverse cultures.
• Strategic, hands-on, proactive, and results-oriented leader with a passion for excellence.

Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry

If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.

Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The successful candidate will need to complete background checks as part of our recruitment process, this may include criminal, education credentials, employment history, and other background information relevant to your employment qualifications