HR Business Partner Oceania

Job description

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success. As an HR Business Partner for Oceania , you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering the full spectrum of HR activities across the region. This is a broad and hands-on role covering compensation & benefits, talent acquisition, performance management, payroll, and employee relations. Acting as a trusted advisor to the business, you will collaborate closely with regional leaders and the wider APAC HR team to drive impactful people strategies, enhance employee experience, and enable business success across Oceania. Essential Job Functions: Partner with business leaders across Oceania to provide strategic and operational HR support, coaching and guidance at all levels of the organization Deliver core HR activities across the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations Manage and support compensation and benefits processes, including salary reviews, bonus cycles, and internal equity considerations Oversee and coordinate payroll administration in collaboration with local and APAC teams, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations Maintain and develop HR policies and procedures while ensuring alignment with company values and local requirements Act as an employee advocate, fostering engagement, strong relationships, and a high-performance culture Support organizational development initiatives, including learning & development programs and change management activities Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in Human Resources or a related field Minimum 5 - 10 years of relevant HR experience, ideally in a generalist or HR Business Partner role Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across the organization High level of integrity, accountability, and ability to handle confidential information with discretion Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize effectively to deliver results in a dynamic environment Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas: Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection. Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE) , meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications. Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. NZ01