People Partner

Who is Plenti?

Plenti is a fintech lender, providing faster, fairer loans by leveraging its smart technology. Plenti is a dynamic and innovative business that is growing strongly. By continuing to deliver better customer experiences, Plenti is taking market share from incumbent players in the personal lending, renewable energy, and automotive finance markets.

We are a fast moving and ambitious business that seeks to recruit smart and capable people, who can take ownership of their role to help the business thrive. With over 250 people based in Australia, Plenti is of a size where everyone can make a difference in their role and help us realise our very big ambitions as a team, as we go about building Australia's best lender.

Plenti is a founder led business that launched in 2014, listed on the ASX since 2020 with annual revenue of over $250 million and a loan portfolio of over $2.5 billion.

Role Summary:

 As a People & Culture Business Partner, you will drive people strategies that support business growth, employee engagement, and a strong workplace culture. Partnering with leaders and teams, you'll lead, organisational development, and HR initiatives to attract, retain, and develop top talent while fostering inclusion and leadership excellence. As a cultural ambassador, you will live and breathe Plenti's values.

Key Responsibilities:

People Strategy & Organisational Development

• Partner with leadership in designated portfolio areas to develop and execute the People Strategy and Roadmap

• Manage the employee lifecycle and drive operational excellence, providing expert advice and guidance on HR policies, processes, and procedures

• Drive organisational design, workforce planning, and change management to support business growth and scalability

• Oversee workforce planning, resourcing, employee relations, and work health and safety matters within designated portfolios

• Coach Plenti on organisational issues, talent strategies, and leadership development

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Collaborate with the Plenti Talent Acquisition Specialist and manage end-to-end hiring for assigned roles to ensure a smooth candidate experience

• Work in partnership with People & Culture, LeadCo, and Strategy & Operations teams to deliver on the talent strategy and operational plans

• Provide day-to-day support on job ads, resume screening, pre-screening interviews, market mapping, and onboarding activities

Culture, Inclusion & Employee Experience

• Build a culture of inclusion by integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies into talent acquisition, leadership development, and organisational health

• Continuously enhance employer branding, team culture, and candidate engagement strategies

HR Processes, Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Deliver and execute key HR cyclical activities and programs (e.g., performance reviews, employee engagement surveys, action planning)

• Provide data-driven insights and analytics to guide workforce planning, program design, and decision-making

• Adopt a continuous improvement mindset to refine HR practices, enhance employee experience, and optimise processes

• Stay up to date with legislative changes, industry trends, and emerging HR best practices

About you:

• HR Experience: 4+ years in HR generalist and recruitment roles, including at least 3 years in a strategic HR Business Partner position

• Workforce & Change Management: Proven expertise in workforce planning, organisational development, and change management

• Stakeholder & Leadership Coaching: Strong ability to engage, influence, and coach leaders at all levels

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Skilled in leveraging analytics to improve processes and outcomes

• Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across all levels of the organisation

• Strategic Thinking: Adept at driving change, influencing outcomes, negotiating, and developing people-focused solutions

• Project & Process Management: Demonstrated project management and analytical skills

• HR Knowledge: Deep understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and industry regulations

• Proven HR Impact: Evidence of implementing HR strategies aligned with business goals

• Adaptability & Judgment: Strong decision-making skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking

• Engagement

• Collaboration

• Analytical mindset

• Coaching and development

Reporting Relationships :This position reports to the Head of People and Culture.

What's life like at Plenti?

Working at Plenti means joining a team that is high-performing, diverse, customer-focused and collaborative. It's a place where everyone can "make it happen" and share in the results and success. If being in a dynamic industry as part of a market-leading fintech sounds like you, then join to help us reshape Australia's financial eco-system for the good.

In return, you will enjoy a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship to take your career further. We offer flexible working and volunteer and study leave to develop your skills. We also have monthly social events, office snacks, company Townhalls and D&I initiatives and events to help you connect with your colleagues. 

Plenti is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disabilities. When you apply, let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process so we can accommodate you.