The Organisation
Snowy Hydro is a leader in clean energy generation and a vital force in Australia’s renewable landscape, managing the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme, gas, and diesel assets and an expanding wind and solar portfolio. The organisation is going through a once-in-a-generation organisational restructure, including a major revamp of its People & Culture function. As they strive to meet Australia’s energy demands sustainably, their people remain at the heart of their success. There is a real sense of values and purpose to working here, with the opportunity to be part of empowering Australia’s energy future while shaping an inclusive, innovative workplace.
The Role
As Head of People Services, you will lead a high-performing function demonstrating a commitment to Snowy’s priorities and values. This role is responsible for driving the operational HR strategy, ensuring the highest quality of employee experience across Snowy Hydro’s diverse workforce.
Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you’ll oversee critical functions including the People Services Helpdesk, People Systems, and you’ll focus on efficiency, compliance, and continuous process improvement. You will be instrumental in embedding streamlined, tech-driven HR solutions that enhance productivity and engagement while aligning closely with the overall People and Culture strategy. You will also oversee the execution of the ER & IR strategy. This role is ideal for a strategic leader with hands-on experience, ready to manage a high-performing team.
The role can be based in Melbourne, Sydney or Cooma. You must be prepared to travel to another office once a fortnight.
The Candidate
We are seeking a seasoned HR professional with a deep understanding of operational HR practices within complex, multi-site environments. You’ll possess exceptional leadership skills, complemented by a strong background in leading a people services function. Your ability to innovate and simplify processes while maintaining high standards of service delivery will be crucial. Experience in a similar role within a large organisation is highly desirable.
We look forward to receiving your application. Please call Tim Henry on 0415 416191 for more any enquiries.