Senior Manager - Human Resources & Admin

LifeStyles has a history dating back to 1905 when Eric Ansell first started making condoms in Richmond Australia.

Today LifeStyles is a Global leader in the sexual wellness sector, comprising a broad range of condoms, personal lubricants, and other related products and other products in over 60 countries.

Responsibilities & Specific Accountabilities

• Define the department’s objectives to align with the company’s human resources goals.
• Manage compensation, benefits, performance management, safety, and recreation programs, ensuring effective execution of HR action plans.
• Recruit, interview, and select candidates to fill staff vacancies.
• Assign human resources appropriately to match individuals with suitable roles.
• Provide employees and applicants with information on company policies, job responsibilities, working conditions, compensation, promotion opportunities, and benefits.
• Foster a positive work environment by advising both management and employees, facilitating communication, and organizing recreational activities.
• Guide managers on HR policy issues such as equal employment opportunity and harassment, recommending necessary changes.
• Review and propose compensation and benefits to ensure competitiveness and legal compliance.
• Act as a mediator between management and staff, addressing questions and resolving workplace issues.
• Assess training needs and design employee development programs.
• Keep records and prepare reports on personnel data, including hiring, transfers, and performance reviews.
• Examine data to identify personnel challenges and recommend improvements for HR policies and practices.
• Supervise job evaluations, classifications, and position ratings.
• Lead or manage special initiatives like pay equity and employee recognition programs.
• Monitor departmental expenses to stay within budget.
• Collaborate with department managers to ensure smooth operations and achieve objectives.
• Support the implementation and success of 5S, SHE, and ISO 14001 programs.
• Uphold and effectively implement the company’s quality policy within HR functions.
• Assist in launching new company programs.
• Liaise with government agencies as needed.
• Set up control systems and delegate responsibilities within the department.
• Ensure fair and effective performance appraisal processes.
• Work to enhance employee morale and satisfaction.
• Model commitment to the company’s values.
• Comply with all internal and external EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) rules and risk management requirements.
• Use the safety calendar as a tool to monitor safety performance and promote EHS culture.
• Uphold the principles of the Quality Management System.

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Political Science, Business Administration, Law, Human Resources Management, or a closely related discipline is required.

• Possess 10 years of direct experience in Human Resources, including three to five years in managerial capacity. Demonstrated expertise in human resources management within a manufacturing environment.