Head of People

National Consultancy / Professional Services
- Growth opportunity to own P&C and HR function
- Hybrid & Flexible Working

Our client are a boutique consultancy specialising in Project Management, Advisory & Asset Management and they are seeking a Head of People and Culture to work in an end to end generalist capacity across L&D, Performance Management, HR, Industrial Relations and Recruitment. They are a fast paced business who have big growth plans and a strategic vision for growth.

**Working as the Head of People & Culture, this role will**:

- Lead and direct the routine functions of Human Resources (HR) nationally including recruitment, learning and development, performance management, compensation, employee relations and HR policies and practices.
- Provide a single point of contact for advice on human resources issues including relevant legislation, recruitment, learning and development, retention, performance and wellbeing.
- Develop and drive initiatives to enhance organisational culture that aligns with the values and purpose of the company and improves the identification and retention of talent.
- Design and implement a best practice human resource business partnering service, equipping the company to address people issues strategically and operationally.

**Professional Training and Qualifications**:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources or other relevant degree. Active affiliation with Human Resources networks and organisations. Training in organisational change management, leadership, coaching or cultural alignment preferred.

**Experience and Sector Exposure**

The person will have had exposure to the professional services industry and fast-growing businesses that operate within a highly competitive market. A minimum of seven years of progressive leadership experience in HR management positions is essential. The role requires an eye for detail and the ability to synthesise complex situations, to think clearly, to focus and to deliver on outcomes with a positive energy to the business. The role requires prior experience in change management for fast-growing enterprises, establishing and leading organisational development activities at a strategic level for all staff. Experience developing and managing corporate policies, procedures and compliance documentation is essential.

**Accountabilities & Responsibilities**:
**Learning & Development**
- Develop a learning and development strategy that aligns with the business plan and enables the achievement of business capability and individual development objectives.
- Develop and implement employee training programs in accordance with the learning and development strategy.
- Source and support employee opportunities for relevant external professional development.
- Develop and manage initiatives which support specialist skills development, including the identification of initiatives for team-specific, technical skills training.
- Establish and manage induction, graduate and mentoring programs.

**Performance Management**
- Foster a culture of high performance, and a workforce that demonstrates behaviours consistent with the values.
- Oversee the annual cycle of goal setting and performance review and feedback.
- Promote an environment of cooperation for continual improvement of team performance and compliance.
- Facilitate the investigation and resolution of employee issues, concerns and conflicts.
- Coach, mentor and provide advice to the line managers and senior management on managing the performance of employees.
- Lead employee disciplinary meetings, terminations and investigations.
- Ensure systems, tools and processes are in place for the satisfactory management of performance, misconduct and grievance matters across the company

**Recruitment**
- Manage the recruitment process for all roles nationally, including sourcing, testing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of qualified job applicants.
- Ensure standard employment agreements are regularly reviewed and are fit-for-purpose, address employment risks and are compliant with relevant legislation.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand the skills and competencies required for all open roles.
- Coordinate the tracking and advertising of open roles, including the management of external recruitment platforms and agencies (where required).
- Manage the HRIS platform ensuring consistency and accuracy of data.
- Manage the onboarding and offboarding process for all staff.

This is great opportunity to join a company in growth mode, who value their employees and provide flexible working and a strong culture on values and ethics. Reach out to Danielle Rainey on 0456 725 228 for a private discussion and a detailed JD can be provided.

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