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• Join a leading PNG automotive and diversified industry icon.
• Champions professional growth through graduate and succession programs.
• Offers stable, rewarding careers with long-term growth.

The Opportunity

This organisation is recognised as a premier industry leader in Papua New Guinea, committed to maintaining a strong pipeline of high-potential employees ready to assume leadership roles of increasing complexity. Operating under a global code of conduct and ethics, the company prides itself on being the "First Choice" for both customers and professionals seeking a performance-driven environment.

This is a perfect opportunity if you are a strategic, people-oriented professional with a strong background in talent management and workforce planning. This role is ideal for those looking to elevate their career by managing the full talent lifecycle—from graduate integration to executive succession—directly impacting business strategy through the development of a high-performing workforce.

The Role

Your core mission is to ensure the organisation maintains a robust pipeline of talent ready to transition into management and leadership roles across all levels. You will be directly responsible for establishing end-to-end recruitment processes, managing the Graduate Program, and utilising advanced talent software to track and calibrate the development of succession candidates.

Main duties include:

• Recruitment and Workforce Planning: Establish and maintain a robust end-to-end process that enables timely, effective hiring to meet current and future business needs.
• Graduate Program Management: Lead the selection, integration, and development of candidates to ensure successful progress through the organizational pipeline.
• Succession and Talent Tracking: Utilise talent management software to identify, track, and analyse the effectiveness of candidate development and skills calibration.
• Assessment Tool Development: Create and implement assessment methodologies and performance metrics to objectively measure candidate readiness and leadership criteria.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitate meetings with Department Managers and the Cabinet team to conduct gap analyses and deliver KSA (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) development strategies.
• Compliance and Risk Mitigation: Ensure all recruitment and talent activities remain fully compliant with in-country employment law, company policy, and Anzen safety standards.

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related discipline; a Diploma of Leadership Coaching or ICF certification is highly advantageous.
• 10+ years of experience in a similar role, including at least 3 years of managerial experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in talent sourcing techniques, competency assessment tools, and the application of Talent Management software.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and the ability to build business cases and generate high-level reports for executive leadership.

If this role is the next step in your exciting career, please register your interest by clicking APPLY NOW and submitting your most recent CV in Microsoft Word format.

Peopleconnexion PNG: Recruitment, Training, Payroll & HR Services
Your legacy is our business
www.peopleconnexion.com/png

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#26704" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.