People Partner

Why work with Assurant?

Everyone at Assurant, no matter their role, their skills, or where they’re located around the world is united by our uncompromising values and culture. You’ll bring innovative thought, and a passion for exceptional customer & client partnering to everything you do. 

With more than 100 years industry expertise, we are trusted by over 300 million consumers worldwide and, Assurant supports global businesses that are advancing the connected world for their customers, making technology more accessible and eco-friendly.

Some of the benefits you'll get working at Assurant include:

• A cultural day off to celebrate what’s important to you

• International and Local mentoring programs

• Discounted Employee Share Purchase Program

• Diversity panels and employee resource groups

• 10 weeks company paid parental leave including superannuation contributions while on unpaid leave

• Development programs and support for higher education

• Novated vehicle leasing

• Volunteering leave to give back to the communities we serve

What's the role about?

The People Partner role is responsible for delivering generalist People & Culture initiatives and rhythms that align with our business strategy and talent goals. Working as part of the ANZ People team, you will deliver people, culture and talent solutions that contribute to the achievement of the Business Strategic Plans and initiatives.  You will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the People function, delivering on elements of the strategic plan, and supporting our leaders with people planning and actions that advance the team experience each day.

Deliver strategic and operational HR support across the following areas, each with a clear commercial impact:

Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition

• Partner with leaders to forecast workforce needs aligned to business growth & lead end-to-end recruitment processes to attract high-performing talent. Reduce time-to-hire and improve workforce agility.

Onboarding & Induction

• Design and deliver onboarding experiences that accelerate employee integration. Enhance early productivity and retention of key/ critical talent.

Performance & Capability Development

• Support performance review cycles, goal setting, and development planning, & facilitate leadership and capability programs for high potential talent. Drive individual and team performance aligned to business outcomes.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Lead engagement surveys, action planning, and culture-building initiatives, improving retention, team experience, and a flow onto the overall customer & client experience.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Support annual remuneration reviews and benchmarking. Provide guidance on benefits and recognition programs. Ensure competitive positioning and cost-effective reward strategies.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Advise on employee relations matters including grievances, investigations, and disciplinary actions.  Ensure compliance with various Awards and other relevant industrial instruments.  Mitigate legal risk and support a fair, compliant workplace.

People Org Operations & Payroll Coordination

• Oversee People Org data accuracy, payroll inputs, and reporting, ensuring smooth operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.

Change Management & Organizational Development

• Support restructures, change initiatives, and workforce transitions, enabling smooth transformation and business continuity as the business continues to grow, evolving our product offering, locations, and headcount

Does this sound like you?

• Minimum 5 years P&C/ HR experience in warehousing, logistics, supply chain or related areas..

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field.

• Strong working knowledge of Fair Work legislation, Modern Awards, and National Employment Standards 

• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence mid-level & senior stakeholders.

• Adaptive and resilient with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Commercially minded with a focus on delivering business value through people.

• Experience working with Unions/ in a Unionised environment is advantageous

• Strategic partnering and stakeholder management

• Communication and coaching skills

• Analytical thinking and HR reporting

• Initiative, adaptability, and business acumen

Interested? We've love to talk more...

Submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experiences and suitability for the role. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant background checks such as reference checks and a police check.

At Assurant, we celebrate the differences that make us who we are. By assembling extraordinary teams from a variety of races, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, experiences, and abilities, we’re able to better reflect the global communities where we live and work. By working to remove barriers, we ensure equity for everyone. The pursuit of inclusion rests with each of us. Because it’s only by listening to and representing the unique voices of every individual that we can innovate for all.

For further information about Assurant, please visit our website at https://www.assurant.com/