Join a growing national services business with a large operational workforce and an ambitious leadership team.
With continued growth across Victoria and interstate, the business is investing in People & Culture and is looking for someone ready to take ownership of the function and help shape what comes next.
The Role
This is a newly created opportunity for an experienced HR qualified ready to take the next step into a broader leadership role.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will have the autonomy to build, improve and lead the People & Culture function while remaining close to the employees and leaders you support.
You will:
Build and shape the People & Culture function, introducing practical processes, frameworks and initiatives that support a growing business
Partner directly with the Managing Director and operational leaders on people strategy, workforce challenges and business priorities
Lead employee relations, performance management and complex people matters across a diverse frontline workforce
Drive engagement, retention and culture initiatives that make a measurable difference across the business
Strengthen recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning to support continued national growth
Coach managers to improve leadership capability, performance and confidence in managing their teams
Spend approximately half your time at the St Kilda Road office and half working across operational sites throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria
Support a national workforce, including occasional interstate travel as the business continues to expand
About You
You may already be operating at P&C; Manager level,



but this role could equally suit a high-performing HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor who is ready to take ownership of their own function.
You will bring:
At least 4 years of broad HR or People & Culture experience, with strong capability across employee relations, performance management and generalist HR
Experience partnering with operational leaders and the confidence to challenge, influence and provide practical advice
A hands-on approach and genuine interest in working closely with frontline employees rather than operating solely from head office
Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Fair Work requirements and contemporary HR practices
Highly regarded, but not essential
Experience within facilities, property services, logistics, transport, manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, community services or another multi-site operational environment
Why You'll Love This Role
Step into a genuine leadership opportunity without needing to wait for someone above you to move on
Build a P&C; function your way, with direct access to the Managing Director and real influence over decision-making
Earn up to $140,000 + super, with a company vehicle/car allowance as part of the broader package
Gain broad exposure across strategy, ER, culture, recruitment, leadership development and organisational growth
Work in a role that gets you out into the business and close to the people you are supporting
This role will suit someone who has already proven themselves as a strong HR professional and is now looking for the opportunity to lead, build and make their own mark.
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📌 People & Culture Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Kennedy Reid | Recruitment Agency
📍 Melbourne