Human Resources Manager

3 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Michael Page Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Human Resources Manager role at Michael Page. Macquarie Park, Australia.

Our client is a growing property development company with an in-house construction arm. This newly created role will shape the HR strategy, drive employee engagement, and oversee payroll operations while partnering with the board and senior leadership.

Job Description

As HR & Payroll Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end HR and payroll function, balancing operational delivery and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with the board and senior leadership to shape and deliver the HR strategy aligned to business growth and workforce planning.
  • Lead HR operations including WHS, return-to-work programs, onboarding, inductions, policy development, and compliance.
  • Oversee payroll governance: authorise timesheets, manage award interpretation, and ensure accurate payroll processing in ELMO (payroll run by finance).
  • Drive strategic projects such as culture development, leadership capability uplift, succession planning, and organisational design.
  • Act as a trusted advisor on ER/IR matters, supporting managers with best practice guidance and resolution strategies.
  • Embed a performance and development framework that supports employee growth and retention.
  • Lead HR systems improvement and data reporting for better decision-making and compliance.
  • Lead talent attraction and recruitment initiatives, building pipelines of skilled candidates across property and construction, and implementing strategies to position the business as an employer of choice.
The Successful Applicant

We are seeking a well-rounded HR leader with basic technical payroll knowledge and the ability to work across both strategic and operational levels.

Key Requirements
  • Proven HR generalist background with experience at HR Business Partner or Manager level.
  • Previous payroll experience with strong knowledge of award interpretation and compliance.
  • Sound understanding of Australian workplace laws and WHS legislation.
  • Strong influencing skills with the ability to partner with senior leaders and drive cultural change.
  • Experience with HRIS platforms (ideally ELMO).
  • Ideally from construction or property related industry.
What\'s On Offer
  • Competitive salary of $150,000 to $170,000 + super
  • Free on site parking
  • Opportunity to shape your own HR function in a rapidly growing scale-up
Contact

Cian Pritchard

Quote job ref: JN-092025-6824188

Additional
  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Human Resources
  • Industries: Leasing Non-residential Real Estate, Leasing Residential Real Estate, and Facilities Services

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