Senior People and Culture Manager

5 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Partale Talent Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Permanent, Full Time

  • Shape the future of a dynamic and rapidly scaling technology business.
  • Build the people and culture function
  • Ideal for someone seeking an entrepreneurial challenge and career growth
  • Drive cultural development and operational excellence.

About the Opportunity

This is the opportunity to build the people and culture function of rapidly scaling technology business. This role that's both strategic and operational. Reporting to the CFO, you will be a key driver in our clients growth.

You will build a fit-for-purpose HR function, and work closely with senior leaders and outsourced partners across Australia, New Zealand, UAE, and the UK. This is a standalone role with significant scope for future growth. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced, scaling environment.

Key Responsibilities

Growth & Culture

  • Support cultural development and employee engagement across global teams.
  • Seamlessly integrate newly acquired businesses to support growth.
  • Lead talent management and succession planning processes to optimise the business.
  • Drive a development and learning culture.
  • Redefine and lead performance and remuneration processes.

HR Operations

  • Collaborate with outsourced HR partners across international regions.
  • Lead recruitment and onboarding initiatives.
  • Support Employment Hero integration and optimisation.
  • Provide hands-on support across all HR operations and compliance.
  • Adapt to changing business needs and contribute to transformational HR initiatives.

What we're looking for

This role offers the chance to build and refine the people and culture function, so we are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader who can balance big-picture thinking with practical, measurable execution.

Personal Attributes

  • A proactive, commercially minded individual who can translate strategy into practical, action-oriented results.
  • Values delivery over corporate jargon.
  • Possesses strong interpersonal skills.
  • A trusted partner who can work independently and take initiative.
  • The ability to balance employee needs with business objectives.

Technical Expertise

  • Strong generalist HR capability with hands-on operational experience.
  • Proven ability to oversee all aspects of HR operations.
  • Deep expertise in organisational design and change management.
  • Experience with key HR systems, specifically Employment Hero.

Your Background

  • Minimum of 7 years HR experience.
  • Proven experience in managing organisational change.
  • A track record of elevating the HR function into a trusted business partner.
  • Comfortable working in a standalone role with outsourced support.

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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