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Valvoline Global Operations
Why Valvoline Global Operations?
At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry.
Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.
With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.
Our Corporate Values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, And Excellence—are At The Heart Of Everything We Do. These Values Define How We Operate, How We Treat One Another, And How We Engage With Our Partners, Customers, And The Communities We Serve. At Valvoline Global, We Are United In Our Commitment ToTreating everyone with care.
Acting with unwavering integrity.
Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
Delivering on our commitments with passion.
Collaborating as one unified team.
When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.
The Senior Human Resources Manager serves as the strategic and operational leader of the HR function across Australia and New Zealand. This role is responsible for delivering integrated HR solutions that align with Valvoline Global Operations’ goals, with direct influence over people strategies including employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, and organisational development.
With a deep understanding of local market practices, labour laws, and the operational context of both sales and manufacturing environments, the Senior HR Manager provides critical guidance to senior business leaders, fosters a high-performance culture, and drives continuous improvement in people practices. This role manages a local HR team and partners cross-functionally to enable business success through its people.
How You Make an Impact (Job Accountabilities)Strategic Business Partnering and CompliancePartner with senior leaders to translate business strategy into aligned HR initiatives.
Provide expert advice on employment law, HR policy, and organisational design.
Leverage data-driven insights to inform workforce planning and performance optimisation.
Ensure effective use of HRIS systems for accurate data management and reporting.
Lead compliance with all employment legislation and internal policy requirements.
Employee and Industrial RelationsServe as the primary contact for guidance on enterprise bargaining agreements, Awards, and legislative obligations.
Support and coach managers in performance management and workplace relations.
Lead investigations in coordination with Legal and manage resolution processes.
Oversee and manage return-to-work programs in collaboration with EHS.Negotiate and implement industrial instruments and lead ER strategies to mitigate risk.
Talent Acquisition and OnboardingCollaborate with Talent Acquisition to define recruitment strategies and manage the full recruitment lifecycle.
Ensure effective workforce planning and external benchmarking for critical roles.
Support onboarding processes and ensure alignment with culture and compliance requirements.
Remuneration and
Partner with global Compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.
Support annual compensation processes including salary and bonus program administration.
Monitor market trends and advise leadership on emerging practices.
Talent Development and Succession PlanningWork with Talent Development to design and implement learning strategies and leadership development programs.
Identify high-potential talent and support creation of individual development plans.
Support succession planning and talent pipeline development for key roles.
Organisational Culture and Employee EngagementChampion a positive and inclusive organisational culture aligned with VGO values and leadership behaviours.
Act as a culture transformation leader and change agent across the ANZ business.
Lead local deployment of engagement surveys and action planning.
Influence and drive initiatives that improve the employee experience and team cohesion.
Leadership of HR FunctionDirectly lead HR team members including HR Officer and HR Specialist, Payroll.
Provide coaching, career development, and performance management to HR staff.
Ensure delivery of a cohesive, customer-centric HR service across the region.
What You Bring to the Role (Job Qualifications / Education / Skills / Requirements / Capabilities)Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, including HR leadership roles.
Experience working in both sales/marketing and manufacturing environments.
Strong understanding of Australian and New Zealand labour laws, EBAs, and industrial frameworks.
Proficiency in HRIS systems and HR analytics.
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, coaching, and collaboration.
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
Embodies VGO’s core values and the virtues of being hungry, humble, and smart.
Competencies DesiredStrategic Thinking – Ability to align HR strategy with business goals and anticipate future workforce needs.
Influential Leadership – Builds strong relationships and effectively guides leaders through complex people decisions.
Change Agility – Drives and adapts to organisational change with resilience and a growth mindset.
Employee Advocacy – Champions a fair, respectful, and engaging work environment.
Analytical Insight – Leverages data to drive evidence-based HR decisions and continuous improvement.
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