Founded in Melbourne, MAAP exists to propel cycling forward.

We're a premium cycling apparel brand where design, performance and community come together. From our headquarters in Melbourne to our teams across Australia, the UK, Europe, North America and Asia, we're united by a passion for creating world‑class products and experiences.

At MAAP, sustainability, creativity, equality, respect and authenticity aren't just words, they shape how we work every day. We believe our people are our greatest advantage, and we're committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and leading one direct report, this is a broad, hands‑on People & Culture leadership role.

You'll be the trusted advisor to leaders across the business, ensuring our people practices are consistent, compliant and commercially sound while delivering an outstanding employee experience across our global team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing operational excellence with meaningful relationships. You'll have ownership across the full employee lifecycle while contributing to the continued evolution of MAAP's people practices as we grow.

You'll be responsible for:

- Leading and developing our People & Culture Coordinator
- Partnering with managers on employee relations, performance and people leadership
- Managing end‑to‑end recruitment across office and retail teams
- Delivering exceptional onboarding and offboarding experiences
- Coordinating performance reviews, OKRs and learning initiatives
- Supporting remuneration reviews and employee benefits
- Maintaining HR systems,



policies and compliance across multiple international markets
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and strengthen the employee experience

THE CANDIDATE

You'll be an experienced HR generalist who enjoys being close to the business and making things happen.

You'll bring:

- Strong experience across the full employee lifecycle
- Demonstrated in‑depth knowledge of current Australian employment law, with international exposure highly regarded
- Experience coaching and supporting leaders through people matters
- Confidence managing employee relations, performance and compliance
- Outstanding organisation, attention to detail and follow‑through
- A proactive, solutions‑focused approach and the ability to adapt in a growing business
- Experience leading or mentoring others
- A genuine passion for building great workplaces and helping people succeed

Most importantly, you'll be someone who leads with integrity, builds trusted relationships and genuinely cares about creating an exceptional employee experience.

Why MAAP?

This is an opportunity to join one of Australia's most admired premium brands at an exciting stage of global growth.

You'll work alongside talented, passionate people who care deeply about design, innovation and community, in a business that empowers individuals to contribute ideas, challenge the status quo and continue building something special.

If you're looking for your next People & Culture chance and want to help shape the future of a globally recognized Melbourne brand … we'd love to hear from you.

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