HR People Partner

About Toll Group

At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post — www.tollgroup.com

We prioritise professional growth and internal mobility. Join us to gain global experience and career advancement and be a part of a supportive environment where you collaborate with an experienced team, receiving mentorship as you grow your career.

About the role:

As a Senior HR People Partner, you will optimise the HR offerings/service throughout the employee lifecycle by providing consistent and effective service to enable our managers and SHRBPs to succeed.

This role will support Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) and Asia based operations and offers you the chance to engage in meaningful HR work across key sectors while enhancing your skills and career. This position will require occasional international travel to the various regions.

You will partner with business units nationwide, supporting leaders and employees across our Government and Defence operations, and be part of a globally connected HR team with specialists across Employee and Industrial Relations, Talent Acquisition and Management, Organisational Development, Compensation and Benefits and Payroll.

Join our dedicated team supporting government clients in delivering diverse logistics solutions with a focus on our Assisted Passage program and the Toll G&D U.K. team.

Primary responsibilities:

• Identify process improvements and capability gaps and collaborates with the boarder HR team.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnoses, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Contributes to required capability and resourcing to meet /exceed regional service requirements.
• Develop, recommend and implement regional initiatives for the continual improvement of the provision of HR services.
• Manages change management processes as required when changes to regional services provision occur.
• Manage regional relationships with key stakeholders and the HR community to ensure service levels are being achieved.
  
  

To Succeed in this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior HR advisory or business partnering role, ideally within a similar industry, with a strong focus on HR operations.
• The ability to interpret local labour laws across relevant regions (with access to in-country legal support), and a deep understanding of HRIS platforms.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline.
  
  

Additionally, we would love someone who can confidently demonstrate:

• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with competing priorities.
• Initiative and drive, showing proactive problem-solving and independent decision-making,
• Business insights prowess, building your understanding of key business metrics to provide valuable HR insights and recommendations to leaders.
• Collaboration and support, effectively partnering with senior HR team members to gain a well-rounded understanding of business units before transitioning to independent advisory responsibilities.
  
  

Preferred: Arabic speaking

What moves you?

At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry-leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.

Are you excited about this role but are concerned you don’t meet all the requirements? If you have similar skills and are willing to learn then we encourage you to apply anyway. We know that some people hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Toll, we value a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re interested in this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly then please talk to us – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have coming up.

At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities.

To find out more about us visit www.careers.tollgroup.com

You must be entitled to work in United Arab Emirates and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.

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