The Prospect

We are recruiting a People Services Manager to lead the operational engine of a mature P&C; function, reporting directly to the Chief People Officer. In this role, you will own HRIS, Payroll, ER/IR, performance and remuneration cycles, and monthly HR metrics - with a small team of direct reports.

This is a genuine step up for a senior HR Business Partner or HR Operations lead ready to run a full People Services function. You will be central to the operating model, not on the sidelines.

The Role

- Lead the People Services function with several direct reports covering HRIS, Payroll and ER/IR.
- Own end-to-end payroll delivery – requiring strong systems and implementation experience.
- Provide expert ER/IR advice to managers - Award and Industrial Agreement interpretation, workplace investigations, dispute resolution.
- Own the performance cycle, remuneration/bonus rounds and the HR metrics and reporting cadence for the exec team.
- Partner the CPO and lead vendor management, transformation, change and adoption.
- Coach and develop a team and build a genuinely capable People Services team.

About You





- Proven People Services Manager, HR Operations Manager or Senior HRBP with end-to-end People Services accountability - ideally from a Tier 1 construction/engineering shared-services model or from a Tier 2 construction business.
- Strong ER/IR track record - Award interpretation, EBA experience, workplace investigations. This is non-negotiable.
- Practical HRIS and Payroll ownership.
- People leader who has grown a team, not just done the work solo.
- Tertiary qualifications in HR, IR or a related discipline.

What's on Offer

- Competitive salary; Up to $200K ++ depending on experience.
- Direct report to the Chief People Officer - real influence on the P&C; operating model.
- Established, values-led business with a mature People agenda and executive commitment.
- Modern Sydney head office, hybrid working.

Apply For a confidential discussion please apply via SEEK with a current CV. All applications treated in strict confidence.

📌 People Services Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Thrive Consultancy
📍 Sydney