Human Resources Manager

3 days ago

Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Michael Page Australia Full time

About Our Client

Our client is a growing property development company with an in-house construction arm, based in Macquarie Park. As the business continues to expand, they are seeking a permanent Human Resources Manager to take ownership of the people agenda and payroll function. This newly created role will be central in shaping HR strategy, driving employee engagement, and ensuring the smooth running of payroll operations while partnering closely with the board of directors and senior leadership team.

Job Description

As Human Resources Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end HR and payroll function, balancing both 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 all 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 $180,000 to $220,000 + super
- Free on site parking
- Opportunity to shape your own HR function in a rapidly growing scale-up

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