HR Business Partner Oceania

About Arxada

Arxada stands as a global innovator in safeguarding the planet through advanced technologies and deep regulatory expertise. Our offerings serve diverse markets including Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings, and Wood Protection. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, with more than 3,200 employees across 24 factories and 14 R&D centers, Arxada achieved CHF 2 billion in sales in 2024, serving customers in over 100 countries.

Role Overview

The HR Business Partner for Oceania will be instrumental in steering and executing comprehensive HR functions across the region. This dynamic role entails hands-on involvement in compensation and benefits, recruitment, performance management, payroll, and employee relations. As a trusted consultant, you will work closely with regional management and the broader APAC HR team to influence people strategies, improve employee experience, and support business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Oceania business leaders delivering strategic and operational HR counsel and support across organizational levels.
• Drive core HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle, encompassing recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, and managing employee relations.
• Administer compensation and benefits activities including salary adjustments, bonus distribution, and ensuring internal pay equity.
• Coordinate payroll processes alongside local and APAC teams, ensuring full compliance with legal regulations.
• Develop and uphold HR policies that reflect company values and meet local legislative requirements.
• Advocate for employees by promoting engagement, fostering positive relationships, and nurturing a culture focused on high performance.
• Support initiatives in organizational development, such as learning programs and change management efforts.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources or related discipline.
• 5 to 10 years of substantial experience in HR, preferably as a generalist or business partner.
• Experience within manufacturing or industrial sectors is favored.
• Proficient in collaboration and communication, skilled in establishing trusted relationships organization-wide.
• Demonstrates high integrity, accountability, and discretion handling confidential information.
• Organized, detail-focused, adept at prioritizing tasks to achieve results in changing landscapes.

Additional Company Information

Arxada offers premier products in two major segments: Microbial Control Solutions, addressing microbial threats across various business lines; and Nutrition, Care & Environmental, supplying materials for composites, nutritional ingredients, and specialty chemicals for multiple industries.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We embrace equal employment opportunities, assessing all candidates without regard to race, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristics.