Head of People

**Amazing opportunity to lead the People & Culture strategy for Australia’s leader in fitness franchising**:

- **Certified Great Place To Work For company**:

- **Hybrid flexible work style**:

- **Contribute to a growing business that changes people’s lives for the better**

**Who we are**:
Anytime Fitness has taken the Australian franchise sector by storm over the last 17 years and now boasts a portfolio of over 582 gyms and more than 720,000 members nationally, making it the largest gym network in the country. We are driven by a clear purpose: to inspire healthier lives. Our dynamic, fast-paced team plays a vital role in motivating and empowering Australians to live healthier every day.

**Position Overview**:
As the Head of People & Culture, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience and driving organisational success through our people.

You will lead the development and implementation of HR strategies and initiatives that promote employee engagement and organisational effectiveness. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, commercial HR professional to make a significant impact and contribute to the growth and success of our thriving business.

**Key Responsibilities include**:
**Strategic HR Leadership**
- Developing and executing HR strategies aligned with the company’s goals and objectives.
- Partnering with the senior leadership team to anticipate and address workforce needs and challenges.
- Providing insights and recommendations on talent acquisition, retention, and support office development to support business growth.
- Driving support office learning initiatives
- Staying abreast of industry trends and best practices to continually enhance HR initiatives.
- Owner of the relationship and liaison with our offshored talent agency.

**Talent Management and Development**
- Overseeing the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding processes.
- Supporting the L&D team and driving the execution of support office development programs to cultivate skills and competencies aligned with organisational goals.
- Providing guidance and support to managers and employees on career development, performance feedback, and succession planning.
- Fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the organisation.

**Employee Engagement and Culture**
- Championing a positive and inclusive workplace culture
- Designing and implementing initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and well-being.
- Leading employee communication which ensures transparency and alignment across the organisation.
- Monitoring employee sentiment and organisational health metrics, through formal Employee Engagement Surveys and other proactive measures.

**HR Operations and Compliance**
- Overseeing HR operations, including HRIS/employee records management, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Developing and enforcing HR policies and procedures to maintain a fair and consistent workplace environment.
- Overseeing and managing employee relations issues, investigations, and conflict resolution processes in a timely and effective manner, both for support office and oversight for the network.
- Staying up-to-date on employment laws and regulations to ensure legal compliance in all HR practices.

**Leadership and Team Development**
- Building and leading a high-performing HR team, providing coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
- Fostering collaboration and teamwork across HR functions and with other departments to achieve common goals.
- Serving as a role model and advocate for the company’s values and culture, inspiring others to do the same.

**Experience and About You**:

- Minimum 6+ years of progressive experience in HR leadership roles, with at least 3 years in a strategic and senior leadership capacity
- Proven experience managing a broad HR function and team.
- Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment law.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment required.
- Franchising industry experience highly regarded
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and commercially, solve complex problems, and drive results.
- Proven track record of building and maintaining positive workplace cultures.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.

**The Perks**:
We practice what we preach You will be supported every day to live an active and healthy lifestyle, in a fun and passionate working environment. Further to this, our team receive;
- Hybrid and Flexible style of working
- Free gym membership
- A day of birthday leave, wellness day of leave and $250 wellness voucher each year
- Holistic Wellness Calendar of events and resources based on our 6 pillars of wellness
- Access to free, professional, and confidential counselling via our Employee Assistance Progra