Head of Human Resources
1 day ago
- Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a dynamic, leading ASX-listed non-bank lender and multi-channel distribution business in Australia.
- Hands on opportunity to lead and drive transformation, shape our culture, and elevate performance.
About the Opportunity
This role is both strategic and hands-on, ensuring frameworks are implemented, systems optimised, and people initiatives translated into measurable business outcomes. A core focus will be on fostering employee wellbeing, developing leadership capability, and building a culture where people can grow and thrive. The role requires a commercially minded, pragmatic leader who balances strategic leadership with action and execution.
Key Responsibilities
Driving Business & Cultural Transformation
- Lead enterprise-wide change management with clear plans, milestones, communications, and success metrics.
- Establish the HR function as a credible, action-oriented partner by building trust across the executives, board, and RemCo.
- Lead the design and delivery of employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
- Lift leadership and manager capability through targeted development initiatives.
Strategy, Planning and Delivery
- Design and deliver a customer-focused People strategy that connects employee experience to commercial performance and customer outcomes.
- Drive organisation design and workforce planning to lift capability and speed of execution.
- Implement practical frameworks for performance and development, succession planning, talent reviews, and leadership.
- Redesign remuneration frameworks to be simple, fair, and clearly understood, aligning measures to business performance and risk.
Data-Driven Results
- Establish key people metrics and regularly report progress to the Executive and Board.
- Establish robust remuneration benchmarking.
- Oversee all HR operations and compliance.
Are You the Transformational Leader We're Looking For?
Our client is on a mission to reshape the financial services landscape, and we need a dynamic and pragmatic Head of Human Resources to lead their people and culture transformation. This role offers the chance to build a legacy, driving business turnaround and fostering a culture where every employee can thrive. We are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader who can balance big-picture thinking with practical, measurable execution. If you are a commercially minded leader who can build trust and deliver real results, we want to hear from you.
Personal Attributes
- A credible, and trusted leader who can build confidence with all employees.
- A proactive, commercially minded individual with a strong sense of judgment who can translate strategic theory into practical, action-oriented results.
- Possesses strong influencing and stakeholder management skills, particularly at the Board level.
Technical Expertise
- Proven ability to oversee all aspects of HR operations, including payroll, policy, compliance, and service delivery.
- Deep expertise in organisational design, change management, and the design of remuneration frameworks, including STI/LTI and market benchmarking.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, HR regulations within the financial services industry, and broader frameworks such as APRA and ASIC.
Your background
- Minimum of 10 years in senior HR leadership roles, including a Head of HR or equivalent position.
- Experience in financial services, FinTech or other similar highly regulated environment.
- Proven experience in leading organisational change and transformation, particularly in a post-merger or acquisition environment.
- A track record of elevating the HR function into a trusted business partner.
- Demonstrated success in influencing and engaging at the Board level.
- Experience designing and implementing remuneration and reward frameworks.
- Bachelor's degree in Human resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated professional experience.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying to this position, please submit an application using the "apply now" button. Please ensure a resume has been attached. If you would like to submit a cover letter, you are welcome to. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Chloe on
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