About Them
Our client is one of Melbourne's most iconic events precincts, renowned for creating memorable experiences and bringing communities together. They are a relationship-driven organisation that continually evolves its events, spaces and people. With a collaborative culture and a diverse stakeholder group, their team works across multiple industries to deliver vibrant, high-profile events throughout the year.
About the Role
Reporting to the Executive General Manager, People & Culture, the People & Culture Manager is a hands‐on operational HR leader responsible for the end‐to‐end employee lifecycle and delivery of key People & Culture initiatives.
Implementing People & Culture strategies and initiatives across the business
Managing recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning and development, and employee transitions
Providing trusted HR advice to leaders and employees
Facilitating the fortnightly payroll process and ensuring compliance requirements are met
Supporting employee engagement, wellbeing and culture initiatives
Driving continuous improvement across HR systems and processes
About Success
To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive and team-oriented HR professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. You will bring strong operational capability, sound judgement and a customer-focused approach, while confidently partnering with leaders across the business.
Deliver seamless employee lifecycle experiences
Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels




Maintain accurate and compliant payroll and HR processes
Enhance employee engagement and capability
About You
You are an experienced HR generalist with relevant tertiary qualifications and a passion for creating positive employee experiences. You are organised, resilient and comfortable balancing operational priorities with broader people initiatives.
Demonstrated experience in a similar HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner role
Strong knowledge of contemporary HR practices and employment legislation
Experience managing end‐to‐end recruitment and employee relations matters
Exposure to payroll administration and governance
Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
HRIS experience and continuous improvement mindset, ideally ELMO
A current Working With Children Check (or the ability to obtain one)
About Culture & Benefits
You'll be joining a purpose-driven organisation with a proud heritage and a strong commitment to celebrating communities, delivering premier events and creating vibrant experiences. Employees enjoy the opportunity to work across a diverse range of events and industries, contribute to meaningful people initiatives, and be part of a team that genuinely values connection, development, flexibility and having fun while achieving great outcomes.
If you're looking to combine your HR expertise with a role at the heart of one of Melbourne's most recognised events organisations, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 People & Culture Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 The Next Step Recruitment
📍 Melbourne