Head of People

Advanced Navigation is one of the world’s most ambitious innovators in AI robotics and navigation technology across land, air, sea and space. While our main headquarters are in Sydney, we have multiple research facilities in Australia and sales offices around the world.

As our Head of People & Culture, you will be responsible for developing, motivating and retaining the team at Advanced Navigation. You will act as a champion for our culture and drive the people strategy to reach our mission in revolutionising robotics and navigation. You will be supporting our executive team and team leaders, allowing the company to develop during this exciting growth phase. We want to continue to make Advanced Navigation a great place to work where our values of
**Excellence, Productivity, Passion for technology, Innovation and Customer Experience** are central. The People & Culture team is there to create an environment where people are challenged to do their best work, and where everyone can make a difference, challenge the status quo and be disruptive Above all, we are proud of the culture we have created and are looking for a Head of People & Culture who will take us with open arms and build on that culture, values and mission.

**Role Responsibilities**:

- Manage and grow a trusted People & Culture function that serves as an advisor and partner to leaders throughout the organisation, and build a strategy that can support our rapid growth both in Australia and internationally.
- Champion our vision for Company Norms and rally the team around this vision and our values.
- Partner with the executive team to build and implement programs across management, recruiting, onboarding, training, feedback and culture that are aligned to, and embody our vision and values.
- Manage human resources needs across the organisation, including managing remunerations reviews in line with company strategy and supporting the Chief Financial Officer to deliver payroll and benefits.
- Maintain and develop KPIs and scorecards, and assist the executive team to prepare quarterly board papers regarding People & Culture.
- Be an expert in Employee Relations matters and have a demonstrated ability to provide consultation across the business on complex issues, supporting staff, managers and executives.
- Build and improve on a suite of bulletproof policies and procedures across our Global offices
- Ensure all staff administration records are effectively maintained.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Bachelor degree of Business - Human Relations
- 10+ years of experience in senior People & Culture or HR business partner roles
- Experience using people/payroll systems such as Employment Hero, Culture AMP and PayScale
- Extensive experience with Australian employment legislation / Fair Work
- Experience working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, with the ability to lead and adapt in a changing business environment
- Exceptional communication & collaboration skills, particularly having experience working with engineering teams and/or research teams.
- Experience with US & UK legislation is nice to have

**Required Skills**:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management, driven to work quickly
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong, positive, optimistic leader with resilient attitude, and experience making things work
- 'Get it done' attitude, tenacious and willing to do whatever it takes
- Continuous optimizer - always looking for ways to make things better, faster, more efficient
- Flexible, and excited to work on whatever will drive biggest immediate results against what the company currently needs
- Excels in an entrepreneurial environment by staying organized, not being afraid to take initiative and willing to jump in and help wherever needed
- Excited about High Tech and the opportunity to tackle one of the most unique industries, with a customer-centric, tech-enabled approach

**What are some of the benefits you will have access to?
Our Sydney office is in the heart of the CBD, close to all public transport, great restaurants and cafe’s. We offer financial support to our employees for further education as well as conferences, meetups and training courses. We also run an employee assistance program and regular team building and social activities. We have weekly Yoga, Meditation and Pilates classes, as well as the occasional dance class There’s also free coffee and snacks, and fortnightly team lunches. Apart from the above you will be doing your life's best work with some extremely passionate and talented people.