Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a rare opportunity to lead the Australian People & Culture function for a business operating across multiple sites nationally.

This role offers genuine influence at a leadership level, combining strategic business partnering, people leadership, employee relations, workforce planning and HR operational excellence.

About the Opportunity As the P&C; Manager in Australia, you'll partner closely with leaders across the business operations to deliver a high-performing people strategy that supports growth, engagement and business performance.

Leading a small HR team, you'll provide both strategic direction and hands-on support across all facets of the employee lifecycle while acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the People & Culture function across Australia.
- Partner with leaders to drive people strategy and workforce outcomes.
- Coach and support managers on employee relations and performance matters.
- Manage complex ER/IR issues and ensure legislative compliance.
- Oversee workforce planning, talent management and succession initiatives.
- Lead organisational change and people projects.
- Drive engagement, culture and leadership capability programs.
- Manage and mentor a team of HR Coordinators.
- Provide workforce reporting,



analytics and insights to leadership.
- Maintain HR policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
- Oversee payroll operations and ensure compliant payroll practices.

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

- Significant experience in a senior HR leadership, HRBP or People & Culture Manager role.
- Strong employee and industrial relations capability.
- Experience partnering with executive and operational stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of Australian employment legislation and workplace compliance.
- Exposure to payroll oversight and payroll governance.
- The ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.

What's on Offer

- Senior leadership role reporting to the Managing Director.
- Hybrid working model with flexibility.
- National remit with significant stakeholder exposure.
- Chance to shape culture and people strategy.
- Global organisation with strong career growth opportunities.
- Supportive, collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Salary package of $150,000 - $160,000 + Super.

If you're an experienced HR leader looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a dynamic and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 People & Culture Manager (Australia)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Australia