Talent Partner
Knauf Australia
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Coordinate efforts across M&A, HR compliance, people operations, payroll, and benefits to ensure cross-functional alignment and delivery
- Plan, execute, and oversee M&A projects from due diligence to post-merger integration
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, milestones, risk assessments, and deliverables
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including corporate development, compliance, legal, and finance
- Monitor project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards
- Identify potential project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor for issues
- Assess and manage project scope changes
- Support due diligence efforts by gathering, analyzing, and documenting relevant data
- Facilitate integration planning and execution, ensuring alignment between merging entities
- Monitor and report on project progress to senior leadership and stakeholders
- Serve as a project owner and point of contact for all M&A and compliance-related activities
- Prepare and deliver clear, concise reports and presentations for stakeholders
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners
- Develop and refine tools, templates, and processes to improve efficiency in M&A and compliance projects
- Identify lessons learned and implement best practices for future projects
Requirements
- Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in project management, with specific experience in M&A, payroll and tax, HR compliance, or general HR highly preferred
- Proven track record of managing highly complex cross-functional projects
- Strong knowledge of M&A processes, HR and compliance frameworks
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Monday.com) and Google suite
- Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong understanding of all HR functions with background in management, performance, and engagement
- Knowledge of, and experience with, change management principles
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage and influence various stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work effectively in a rapidly evolving environment
- Interest in designing and building project plans with high sensitivity and high urgency
- Self-directed with high initiative and ability to set priorities and meet challenging deadlines
- Competence in making timely, effective, and principles-based decisions using strong judgment
- Understanding of various global employment laws and their impact on HR matters
- Demonstrated ability to partner within and outside of HR successfully
- Unquestioned integrity with assertiveness, presence, and confidence
- High EQ, personal maturity, cultural awareness and compassion
- Ability to travel internationally for offsites and events as needed
- Strong desire and preference to work in a fully remote, global environment
- Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently
