HR Manager- APAC

• Perth, Western Australia
• Human Resources
• Permanent, full-time

The company

PHI is a global leader in helicopter services. In the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, PHI takes on some of the most challenging assignments in aviation to deliver high quality helicopter support for energy customers and search and rescue authorities.

We are one of the safest helicopter operators anywhere in the world, as every flight we take is guided by our core values of Safe, Efficient, Quality, Service.

About the role

The HR Manager- APAC is responsible for providing effective HR Support to the PHI APAC business, reporting to the Director of HR- APAC.  In collaboration with the Director of HR, The HR Manager will ensure maintenance of all HR functions including employee/ industrial relations and people performance.  This will be achieved in alignment with PHI APAC's vision and strategic HR objectives.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Provide HR advice and support to all levels of the PHI APAC business.
• Lead HR improvement initiatives and projects as agreed with the Director of HR.
• Proactively identify other people related areas where PHI could improve and enhance performance.
• Lead company compliance with governmental and labour legal requirements across all jurisdictions and maintain minimal company exposure to lawsuits.
• Determine and recommend employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation.
• Other tasks as directed by your manager from time to time.
• Formulate and recommend human resources policies and objectives for the company with regard to employee relations.
• Ensure that policies are published, reviewed, and updated as the needs of the business develop.
• Ensure the policies and processes are legally compliant in all jurisdictions and followed and utilised throughout PHI.
• Provide advice and support on all ER/IR matters and ensure that PHI complies with employment related legislation.
• Implement cost effective and practical solutions to HR issues that arise.
• Play an active role in investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth.
• Monitor and advise managers and supervisors in the progressive discipline system of the company. Monitor the implementation of a performance improvement process with non-performing employees.
• Review and provide guidance for management recommendations for employment terminations.
• Be involved in enterprise bargaining employment negotiation processes.
• Proactively foster a functional working relationship with unions.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Tertiary qualification in HR or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar corporate role
• A sound knowledge of best practice in HR.
• Generalist HR experience across all or most facets, preferably with commercial acumen.
• Brings both strategic and tactical experience.
• Experience in delivering a sound Industrial Relations strategy and conducting negotiations.
• Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organisational planning, organisation development, employee relations, safety, and training and development. Preferable across multiple jurisdictions, including New Zealand and Australia.

About you:

• Adaptable in times of change and able to cope with ambiguity.
• Adept at building relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to foster a high-performance culture that emphasises empowerment.
• A multitasker able to function in a high pressure and diverse business environment.
• Effective time management, planning and organisational skills.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Above average oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.

By joining our team, you will work in a rewarding and professional environment, with a diverse team of people sharing ideas and experiences.

We offer an employee benefits package and access to a comprehensive wellbeing platform.

If this position sounds right for you, please register through our PHI Career Centre and follow the steps to complete an application. If you have any questions about this position, please contact: [email protected].

Applications close Wednesday, 23 September 2026, PHI reserves the right to commence shortlisting and remove the job advertisement prior to this date.