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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

L3Harris Communication Systems

Lead, Human Resources Business Partner

Hamilton, Brisbane

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Manager, Human Resources to lead and manage HR operations across Australia and New Zealand. This role requires a seasoned HR generalist with a proven track record in matrixed organizations, preferably within the Defence and Technology industries. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Australian legislation and will serve as a key advisor to the Managing Director and the Australian Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

What the role will involve

The responsibilities of your role will include the following:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring compliance with local and international legislation and regulations.
• Partner with COE’s to deliver specialized HR services, including talent acquisition, learning and development, compensation and benefits, and organizational development.
• Oversee core HR functions, with a focus on employee relations, performance management, and compliance.
• Provide strategic HR support to the Managing Director and SLT, including talent management and organizational development.
• Foster a high-performance culture through effective leadership development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure alignment and integration of HR practices within a complex, matrixed organizational structure.
• Lead change management efforts and support organizational transformation initiatives.
• Monitor HR metrics and analytics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring

The role requires the following experience and skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the Defence and/or Technology sectors is highly desirable.

About L3Harris Australia

L3Harris Australia excels as a prime defence contractor, providing integrated tech solutions for over four decades. Specialising in technology that connects and shapes operations spanning multiple domains: space, air, land, sea, cyber and first responders. Today, we employ over 500 professionals in all major cities who understand the region’s unique requirements.
L3Harris Communication Systems is a world leader in ground tactical and airborne mission communication solutions and a global provider of ground based C4 systems and transportable SATCOM terminals. We are focused on delivering advanced systems to meet the needs of our customers, uniting multiple forms of communication together, and covering communication over air, ground, sea, and space.

A few of our employee benefits are:

• An additional week of leave per annum plus the option to buy or sell up to 2 weeks additional annual leave.
• Salary continuance insurance (SCI pays 75% of your base salary and bonus for up to 2 years)
• Flexible working hours and patterns depending on location
• Discounted private health insurance
• Life & Total Permanent Disability Cover
• Novated Car Leasing
• Company supported professional development programs
• Company paid parking
• Retail Reward programs
• 9 day fortnight option

Important to know

Due to the nature of our work many our roles require an Australian nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet eligibility.

Eligibility and clearance process information can be found at;

https://www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances/about/overview

As an equal opportunities employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.