Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Benefits & Highlights:

• Work Style: Hybrid
• Location: Sydney - Frenchs Forest
• Great employee benefit
• Weekly office lunches
• Reporting Line: HR Director APAC
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Main Objective:

The Manager, HR Operations will play a pivotal role in overseeing and enhancing HR operations across the APAC region. Reporting to the HR Director, APAC, this position will be responsible for driving HRIS implementation and administration, payroll management, and draft employee handbooks and policies across all APAC locations.  The role will also be responsible for creating standard procedures for the HR department as well as running the annual HR calendar. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate effectively across various functions and geographies.

   Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. HRIS Implementation and Administration:
   • Lead the implementation of the HRIS systems across APAC, ensuring alignment with global standards and regional requirements.
   • Collaborate with IT and HR teams to configure, customize, and optimize HRIS platforms to streamline processes and enhance user experience.
   • Provide training and support to HR teams and end-users on HRIS functionalities, ensuring smooth adoption and utilization.
2. Payroll Management:
   • Oversee payroll operations for all APAC locations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local regulations and company policies.
   • Coordinate with finance, HR, and external vendors to process payroll, resolve discrepancies, and implement improvements to payroll processes.
   • Stay updated on relevant payroll laws and regulations across APAC countries, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
3. Employee Handbook and Policy Administration:
   • Manage the development, review, and dissemination of employee handbooks, policies, and procedures for APAC, ensuring alignment with local laws and company values.
   • Work closely with legal and compliance teams to ensure policies are up-to-date and compliant with regulatory requirements.
   • Provide guidance and support to HR teams and employees on policy interpretation and implementation.
4. Compliance and Risk Management:
   • Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends related to HRIS, payroll, and employment laws across APAC countries, proactively addressing compliance risks.
   • Conduct audits and assessments to ensure data accuracy, security, and confidentiality in HR systems and processes.
   • Implement controls and measures to mitigate risks related to data privacy, security breaches, and regulatory non-compliance.
5. Stakeholder Management and Collaboration:
   • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including HR business partners, finance, IT, legal, global HR and external vendors.
   • Collaborate with global HR teams to share best practices, leverage synergies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
   • Serve as a trusted advisor to regional and local leadership on HR operations matters, providing insights and recommendations to support business objectives.

Incidental Duties:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in HR operations, with a focus on HRIS implementation, payroll management, and policy administration in the APAC region.
• Strong understanding of HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM) and payroll systems, with experience in system implementation and configuration.
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and practices across APAC countries, with the ability to interpret and apply them in a multinational context.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage stakeholders, and deliver results within deadlines and budget constraints.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and reporting, enabling informed decision-making and continuous process improvement.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven leadership and team management experience, with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop HR operations teams across multiple locations.

Knowledge and Skill requirements/Specialised Courses and/or Training:

1. HRIS Implementation and Administration:
   • Proficiency in HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) with system implementation experience.
   • Training in HRIS configuration, customization, and user training.
2. Payroll Management:
   • Expertise in payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance across APAC countries.
   • Training in payroll software/systems and international payroll practices.
3. Employment Laws and Compliance:
   • In-depth understanding of APAC labor laws, compliance requirements, and updates.
   • Training in global HR compliance, data privacy, and regulatory affairs.
4. Project Management and Process Improvement:
   • Certification in project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile).
   • Training in process improvement (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) and change management.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements. 

Language and Communication Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above.  Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management.  Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.