Job description
TerraCycle Overview
Our mission is to “Eliminate the Idea of Waste”. Operating in 22 countries, TerraCycle is a global innovator in the circular economy, specialising in recycling hard-to-recycle materials. Our programs collect and recycle almost any waste stream, including beauty packaging, disposable face masks, babies’ nappies, cigarette butts and chewing gum, which we then turn into new products – like the world’s first shampoo bottle made from beach plastic, for example.
As a social enterprise, we drive positive change by partnering with some of the world’s largest corporations such as L’Oréal, P&G and Colgate to transform the collected packaging into new products like outdoor furniture, playgrounds and park benches.
Job Overview
We are looking for an engaging, passionate Human Resources professional who is eager to contribute positively by assisting our expanding team in achieving their highest potential a standalone role reporting to the ANZ General Manager with a dotted line report to the US-based VP of Global People Operations.
Primary Responsibilities
- Drive recruitment process, developing and managing job ads, posting, screening, interviews, and hiring.
- Coordinate successful completion of the Bi-annual Performance Reviews, Compensation Reviews, and Talent Calibration including preparatory communications, training, and ongoing support for all staff in liaison with our global People Ops team.
- Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to leadership (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
- Own the onboarding process, and help Heads Of Departments with data management and processes to ensure efficient on-boarding, training and collaboration.
- Drive Global training initiatives in the ANZ region in collaboration with the L&D Manager
- Oversee the fortnightly payroll process including preparation of employee reports, communication with the accounting department, and review of payments to ensure alignment with business practices, policies, and applicable legislative requirements.
- Own contract templates, creating and tracking employment letters sent and returned, ensuring all are aligned to approved role changes or new hire offers.
- Support the GM to communicate and cascade important information across the business.
- Oversee our People Operations budget and social programs such as Happiness Manager, Quarterly events, employee gifts, and Christmas Party
- Regularly review engagement activities to ensure they are aligned with the wider People Operations strategy and are engaging staff with our mission and values in a meaningful way.
- Engage with staff to obtain regular feedback on the office environment and activities and enact changes to improve the business.
- Plan and execute Internship program
- Work on HR Projects as assigned
Requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business, or equivalent work experience is desired
- 2-3 years experience in a generalist HR role
- Understanding of Australian and New Zealand employment standards and legislation, including basic payroll standards.
- Ability to connect with global teams out of office hours as needed.
- Utmost sensitivity to confidential information
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Expert in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps etc.
Compensation
- Entrepreneurial start-up environment with global growth opportunities
- Annual bonus gift
- Flexible work hours
- Flex Fridays, compressed working week with half-day off on Fridays
- 2 paid volunteer days off per year
- 2 working from home days per week
- Generous parental leave package
- Vegan lunch provided at the office
- Happiness manager-led regular social activities
- Dog friendly office
- Casual dress code
- Mental health sick days
- 1 week work from anywhere policy
- Endless recycling options!
TerraCycle requires all employees to provide proof that they have been fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, or have a valid religious or medical reason for being exempt.
TerraCycle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.
Note: International candidates must be eligible to work in their country of employment. At this time TerraCycle does not provide for visa sponsorships.
Job description is not all inclusive. TerraCycle reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.