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

Market-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.

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📌 People Services Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Thrive Consultancy
📍 New South Wales