Job Description
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.
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About the Role
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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.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Oversee the Recruitment Officer, ensuring efficient, high-quality hiring processes across the organisation
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Oversee the experienced Payroll team, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing
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Manage and optimise our HRIS platform(s), driving system efficiency, data integrity, and user adoption across the business
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Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning, talent attraction, and people strategy
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Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation, awards, and payroll regulations
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Drive continuous improvement of P&C; policies, procedures, and reporting
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Provide direct support to team members across recruitment and payroll
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Act as an escalation point for complex employee relations, payroll, or recruitment matters
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About You
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Proven experience in a People & Culture, HR Manager, or similar leadership role
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Demonstrated experience managing or overseeing both recruitment and payroll functions
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Solid working knowledge of HRIS systems, including system administration, reporting, and process improvement
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Excellent leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing teams
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Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
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Highly organised, with the ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on operational needs
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A proactive, solutions-focused approach and genuine passion for people and culture
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Experience with Humanforce highly regarded
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Solid understanding of Australian employment legislation, awards, and payroll compliance
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What's on Offer
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Full-time, office-based role at our Biggera Waters office
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Attractive salary package, commensurate with experience
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The opportunity to shape and build P&C; function within a growing early childhood and education organisation
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A supportive, values-driven team culture
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Genuine opportunity for career growth and impact
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📌 People & Culture Manager (Gold Coast)
🏢 Oxanda Education
📍 Gold Coast