Oxanda Education is a growing education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning outcomes and supportive environments for the communities we serve.
We're proud of the culture we've built - one that values collaboration, integrity, and genuine care for our people, from our frontline teams through to our head office.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for a People & Culture Manager to help us manage the systems, processes, and team experience that will support us into our next chapter.
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced and hands-on People & Culture Manager to lead our Recruitment and Payroll functions, based out of our Biggera Waters office.
Reporting to senior leadership, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping how we attract, pay, and support our people - overseeing two small but critical teams and ensuring our HR operations run smoothly, compliantly, and efficiently.
This is a great opportunity for a well-rounded HR professional who enjoys both the strategic and operational sides of the role, and who's confident managing people, processes, and systems.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the Recruitment Officer, ensuring effective, high-quality hiring processes across the organisation
Oversee the experienced Payroll team, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing
Manage and optimise our HRIS platform(s), driving system efficiency, data integrity, and user adoption across the business
Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning, talent attraction, and people strategy




Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation, awards, and payroll regulations
Drive continuous improvement of P&C; policies, procedures, and reporting
Provide direct support to team members across recruitment and payroll
Act as an escalation point for complex employee relations, payroll, or recruitment matters
About You
Proven experience in a People & Culture, HR Manager, or similar leadership role
Demonstrated experience managing or overseeing both recruitment and payroll functions
Strong working knowledge of HRIS systems, including system administration, reporting, and process improvement
Excellent leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing teams
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
Highly organised, with the ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on operational needs
A proactive, solutions-focused approach and genuine passion for people and culture
Experience with Humanforce highly regarded
Solid understanding of Australian employment legislation, awards, and payroll compliance
What's on Offer
Full-time, office-based role at our Biggera Waters office
Attractive salary package, commensurate with experience
The opportunity to shape and build P&C; function within a growing early childhood and education organisation
A supportive, values-driven team culture
Genuine opportunity for career growth and impact
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📌 People & Culture Manager (Gold Coast)
🏢 Oxanda Education
📍 Gold Coast