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✨ ️We'd love to hear from you ? OverviewSitemate is scaling fast, and the People function sits right at the centre of it.
As we grow, every person who joins us relies on People Operations getting the fundamentals right, from being paid correctly to being set up well on day one.In this role you'll own the employee lifecycle end-to-end.
From someone's first day to their last, you'll run the payroll, systems and programs that shape their experience at Sitemate, including onboarding, performance and engagement cycles, compensation reviews and offboarding.
You'll have genuine ownership and a mandate to rebuild what isn't working, using AI and automation so a lean team can support a much bigger company.Employment:Salary: AU$80,000 - AU$120,000 (excl. Super) Day-to-DayOwn payroll end-to-end across four entitiesManage payroll cut-offs, process starters, leavers and role changesAnswer payroll questions from managers and employees and fix issues before the next runRun & own onboarding for every new starter: source & provision laptops and equipment, ensure day-one access is completeRun offboarding, including equipment recovery, access removal and final payKeep performance cycles, engagement surveys, compensation reviews and levelling calibrations on scheduleLook after HRIS data quality and reportingDocument our processes so they don't rely on any one personFind recurring manual tasks and automate themMaintain and update HR policies across all regionsCoordinate onsites and People programs⚡ ChallengesPayroll runs across four entities with different cycles, compliance requirements and systemsEvery error in payroll creates immediate financial and trust issues with employeesOnboarding and offboarding happen weekly with zero room for delays or missing stepsPeople programs have been run manually or inconsistently and need to be systematisedThe function needs to scale without adding headcount, which means automating aggressivelyKeeping payroll deadlines, program cycles and improvement projects all moving when they land in the same week✅ Who This Role is ForPeople who like making things run smoothly and predictablyPeople who spot manual work and want to automate itPeople who are comfortable building process where there isn't one yetPeople who want to own the employee lifecycle end to end? Who This Role is Not ForPeople looking for an HR business partner or strategy rolePeople who prefer working within established processesPeople who would rather focus mainly on culture or employee experience programsPeople who want to work in a single country with simple compliance Skills & ToolsMust Have:Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll platformsA solid understanding of employment compliance in more than one jurisdictionA track record of building and documenting processes that scaleStrong attention to detail,



especially where pay and compliance are involvedConfidence working with Finance on reconciliationsClear written communication and good judgement on when to escalateAbility to manage competing deadlines without dropping the detailsNice to Have:Experience in a high-growth tech company or scale-upHands-on use of AI or automation tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Zapier or MakeExperience with BambooHR, Rippling, Deel or similarExposure to construction, field services or distributed workforcesExperience managing People systems vendorsExperience supporting managers through performance management and employee relations processesExperience administering statutory and extended leave, including payroll impactsExperience with Rippling or a similar global HRISEssential Tools:HRIS platformsPayroll systems across multiple countriesGoogle Workspace or Microsoft 365AtlassianSlackSpreadsheet tools for reconciliation and reportingDocumentation and knowledge management toolsBonus Tools:BambooHR, Rippling, Deel or similar global HRIS platformsAI automation tools like Claude, ChatGPT, Zapier or MakeProject management tools like Asana, Monday or ClickUpAirtableEOR platforms such as Remote or DeelSurvey and engagement platformsIT asset management systems About Sitemate:Sitemate builds best-in-class software and AI agents for the built world, helping construction, infrastructure and industrial companies work smarter and faster.
Our mission is to multiply the engineering power of the built world.Storm is the #1 data capture agent for the front line of the built world - converting audio, photos and videos into clean structured records.With conversational support in-app and across SMS, Whatsapp and phone calls, Storm is shifting front line workers from paperwork and clunky digital forms, to natural language and multi-channel data capture.Our core platforms are Dashpivot (safety, quality and field reporting), Gearbelt (fleet and asset management), Flowsite (no-code integrations), and the Sitemate mobile app for every worker on site.We have strong product-market fit, generating thousands of new leads per month through word of mouth and organic channels.
We are backed by Blackbird, with 200 people across 18+ countries and entities in Australia, the UK, the US and Canada.
Life at SitemateAt Sitemate, you'll join a team that values transparency, high velocity, hustle, diversity, and innovation - not as buzzwords, but as the principles we work by every day.We move fast, communicate openly, and operate with trust and autonomy.
You'll have access to key company metrics,



transparent career development plans, and the opportunity to grow your career based on performance, not tenure.We believe diverse teams build better products.
Our team includes members from 18+ countries - 55% identify as coming from underrepresented ethnic backgrounds, 43% identify as female, and our team spans ages *****.
Our Core ValuesOur core values dictate "how we work".
We believe that basic human values such as honesty, trust and integrity are required to simply 'get in the door'.
Our values are designed to help us determine if an already great person, will be a great fit at Sitemate.Handle with Care: Handle with thought and care, decisions are considered and consciously deliveredEverything Engineered: Everything engineered, intentional, planned and systematicQuality Certified: Do it well, with attention to detail and accuracy, or don't do it at allFast Tracked: Fast, incremental, and constant delivery of changeHigh Vis: A high visibility, transparent and
open environmentRain, Hail or Shine: Show up for your team, your customers and yourselfLearn more about our values:Read:On Sitemate's Values, Culture and DNAListen:Unleashing your ZillaOn scaling Sitemate, diversity, and culture What We OfferCompetitive, performance-based remunerationEquity options - own a piece of what you're helping to build20 days paid annual leave, plus sick, carer's, and compassionate leaveParental leave - 16 weeks for primary and 6 weeks for secondary carers (including adoption and stillbirth support)Learning & Development - professional growth budget and transparent career plansEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) - for confidential counseling, mental health support, and life resourcesLaptop and home office setup budgetFlexible work - a hybrid rhythm, with 2 to 3 days in office depending on the role, 2 WFH each week - with the flexibility to work from anywhere for several weeks a yearCommunity & Connection - weekly catered lunches, global offsites, and "Life Story" sessionsSydney HQ perks - rooftop garden, wellness centre, showers, and cycle storage in Haymarket Equal OpportunityWe're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Sitemate welcomes applicants of all genders, ethnicities, ages, sexualities, and abilities.
Our team's diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and we're committed to ensuring an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Learn More About Sitemate Podcasts****: CEO Hartley Pike - on scaling Sitemate, diversity, and culture****: CMO Lance Hodgson - on accelerating your career****: CTO Tim Bray - on building quality features that solve real customer problems Want to know what it's like to work at Sitemate?
Hear it straight from the team: People of Sitemate⭐ Read what our customers say: G2 Crowd, Trust Radius Team Offsites: ****, ****, ****, ****PLEASE Note:We hire directly and don't work with agencies

📌 People Operations Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Sitemate
📍 Sydney