Senior HR Practitioner/People Project Lead

Join a major transformation program supporting acquisitions, integration planning $106-$143+super per hour

Your new company
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced HR / People professional to join a major transformation program supporting acquisitions, integration activity and strategic people initiatives within a large, complex organisation.
Your new role
Working closely with senior People leaders, you will play a key role in supporting acquisition due diligence, Day One readiness, integration planning and broader organisational transformation initiatives. This is a hands-on role requiring a blend of strategic thinking, project leadership and practical delivery. You will be responsible for:

• Supporting acquisitions and integration projects from a people perspective
• Coordinating due diligence, Day One readiness and integration activities
• Leading strategic people projects and programs from concept through to implementation
• Developing governance frameworks, project plans and implementation roadmaps
• Partnering with specialist stakeholders across Employee Relations, Workplace Relations, Safety and People teams
• Preparing communications, presentations and project documentation
• Analysing workforce data and providing practical recommendations
• Supporting organisational design, workforce planning and transformation initiatives
• Managing multiple work streams and competing priorities

What you'll need to succeed
M&A or integration experience is essential and if it's in Health/Aged Care, then even better! This position will suit a HR leader who has successfully delivered multi-site, large-scale transformation and change programs.

• Significant experience in a senior HR, People & Culture or Human Resources role
• Strong HR generalist knowledge across multiple people disciplines
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions or post-merger integration activities will be highly regarded
• Strong project and program management capability
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to work autonomously and confidently navigate ambiguity
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with a willingness to be hands-on

What you'll get in return
The opportunity to contribute to a significant transformation and acquisition program will ensure you are always kept busy!

• Exposure to senior executive stakeholders
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Melbourne CBD location
• Long-term contract through to June 2027
• $106-$143+super per hour
• Potential extension opportunities as acquisition activity continues

What you need to do nowIf you're an experienced People leader with a passion for transformation, integration and driving business outcomes through people, I'd love to hear from you.Apply now or contact Sharyn Cox at Hays Human Resources & Safety sharyn.cox@hays.com.au for a confidential discussion.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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