Head of People & Culture (Human Resources Manager)

At Halpin Wealth, we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

As one of South Australia's leading financial advice businesses, we are committed to building an environment where talented people can thrive, leaders are empowered to succeed, and high performance is supported through strong culture, clear expectations and meaningful development.

We are seeking an experienced Head of People & Culture to work directly with our CEO and leadership team to build capability, strengthen accountability, support our people and help shape the next chapter of our growth.

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing professional services business in a role that offers genuine influence across culture, leadership, employee experience and organisational performance.

Why Join Halpin Wealth?

Work directly with the CEO and leadership team.

Shape culture and people strategy across the business.

Flexible working arrangements available, including part-time and school-hours options.

Genuine autonomy to influence organisational performance and business outcomes.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be the senior people leader within the business and the trusted adviser on all workforce, culture and employee matters.

You will work closely with leaders across the organisation to strengthen people practices, support performance and capability development, lead employee relations matters and help build a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and would suit someone who enjoys making a practical impact within a growing organisation.

Key Areas of Responsibility

People & Culture

Drive initiatives that strengthen culture, engagement and organisational alignment.

Support leaders to build high-performing teams and foster accountability.





Champion a positive and professional employee experience.

Employee Relations & Performance

Manage employee relations matters with confidence, professionalism and sound judgement.

Support leaders through performance management, conflict resolution and difficult conversations.

Facilitate workplace investigations, mediation and performance improvement processes.

Recruitment & Talent

Lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding activities.

Support workforce planning and succession initiatives.

Assist leaders in attracting and retaining high-quality talent.

Leadership & Capability Development

Develop leadership capability across the business.

Identify training and development opportunities.

Support career progression and employee growth.

Governance & Compliance

Maintain HR policies, frameworks and processes.

Ensure compliance with employment legislation and contemporary HR practices.

Provide workforce insights and recommendations to the CEO and leadership team.

About You

You are an experienced People & Culture skilled who combines strong commercial judgement with a genuine passion for developing people, supporting leaders and building high-performing teams.

You will bring:

Proven experience in a senior HR, Human Resources or People & Culture leadership role.

Strong employee relations and workplace relations expertise.

Experience managing complex people matters and providing trusted advice to leaders.

Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.

The confidence to influence,



challenge and support leaders when required.

A practical, commercially focused approach to solving problems.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline.

Most importantly, you are someone who combines strong judgement with a genuine passion for helping people and organisations succeed.

Why You'll Enjoy This Role

Work directly with the CEO and leadership team.

Opportunity to shape and influence organisational culture.

Broad leadership role with genuine autonomy and impact.

Modern Adelaide CBD office.

Collaborative and professional team environment.

Opportunity to make a lasting contribution to a growing South Australian business.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We recognise that exceptional candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and life stages.

For the right candidate, we are open to discussing:

Part-time arrangements

School-hours flexibility

Other flexible working arrangements that enable success for both the individual and the business

We are focused on finding the right person and are happy to consider a structure that works for both parties.

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Your application will include the following questions:

- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- What's your expected annual base salary?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Head of People and Culture?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of employment & workplace relations?
- Have you completed a qualification in human resources (HR)?
- How many years' experience do you have in a Leadership Development Role?

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