About the Opportunity
A hands‐on, influential P&C; Manager role in a growing, values‐driven organisation where you'll shape culture, coach leaders and strengthen people foundations.
This organisation is a well‐established, fast‐growing engineering consultancy of around 150 people, delivering projects across urban development, commercial, infrastructure and built‐environment sectors.
They've grown steadily over more than a decade, including several acquisitions, and are known for being technically strong, operationally busy and culturally grounded.
It's a collaborative, low‐ego environment where people work hard, support each other and take pride in doing things well.
With continued growth and multiple office locations, they're seeking a warm, pragmatic People & Culture Manager to lead the function and partner closely with senior leaders.
Key Responsibilities
P&C; Lifecycle Events
Lead the full employee lifecycle, ensuring consistent, compliant and high‐quality processesOversee onboarding, probation, performance frameworks and employment changesStrengthen documentation, systems and ways of workingSupport leaders with practical, commercially minded advice
Employee Experience
Drive engagement and wellbeing initiativesSupport inclusion, culture and values programsBuild leadership capability and confidenceContribute to safety,



wellbeing and internal committees
Culture, Capability & Systems
Uplift Employment Hero and improve system utilisationSupport organisational growth and integration of new teamsEnhance cohesion across multiple officesExplore opportunities to use digital tools and AI to improve efficiency
Recruitment & Onboarding
Lead senior and specialist recruitmentOversee advisor‐led recruitment for junior rolesStrengthen recruitment frameworks and onboarding experience
What You'll Bring
Strong generalist HR experience in a busy, operational environmentWarm, approachable style with commercial judgementConfidence coaching managers and navigating performance mattersAbility to interpret awards and provide transparent guidanceCuriosity around L&D;, engagement and culture-buildingExperience with Employment Hero is highly regardedMaturity, resilience and strong influencing skills
Work Environment & Flexibility
Hybrid: 3 days in office / 2 days WFHStreet parking available; close to Metro and local amenitiesPrimary base in North West Sydney, options to also work in Sydney CBD office and / or Wollongong (included in 3 office days)
Capability HR is retained for this search.
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📌 People & Culture Manager (Sydney)
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📍 Sydney