People and Culture Manager
- Location:
- Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia
- Posted:
- 24th June 2026
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 3003696
- Growth opportunity's
- Supportive team
- Flex working
People and Culture Manager, up to 170k plus super, 1 day in the office
Your new company
This organisation is a high-growth, purpose-driven business operating within a complex and highly regulated environment. With significant expansion underway, including mergers and acquisitions, the business is focused on building scalable infrastructure, strengthening compliance, and embedding high-performing, values-led culture across its workforce.
Your new role
Reporting to the Operations Director, this is a senior, hands-on leadership role responsible for driving the People & Culture function across strategy, operations, compliance, and workforce transformation.
You will play a critical role in supporting organisational growth while building fit-for-purpose people frameworks and systems.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading and executing People & Culture strategy aligned to growth and integration activity.
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Acting as a trusted advisor across HR, IR/ER, WHS, and culture matters
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Driving HR transformation across systems, processes, and workforce capability
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Overseeing workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and performance frameworks
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Leading compliance across SCHADS Award, Fair Work, NDIS, and WHS requirements
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Supporting organisational change, M&A integration, and workforce alignment
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Managing and developing a small HR team and working closely with cross-functional leaders
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Driving employee engagement, retention, and leadership capability initiatives
What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced senior HR leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and brings a strong balance of strategy and delivery.
You will demonstrate:
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Proven experience in senior HR leadership roles
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Strong ER/IR capability and knowledge of Australian employment legislation (SCHADS highly regarded)
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Background in complex, regulated industries (e.g. community services, healthcare, NFP or similar)
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Experience building or transforming HR functions in growth or change environments
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Strong exposure to WHS, compliance, and risk management frameworks
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Experience with HR systems implementation (e.g. Employment Hero or similar)
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Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate across ambiguity and change
What you'll get in return
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Opportunity to play a key role in shaping and scaling a growing organisation
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Exposure to complex, meaningful work within a purpose-driven environment
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Hybrid working model with flexibility
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Leadership role with the ability to build and influence the HR function
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to sophie.cronin@hays.com.au
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