People and Culture Manager

Location: Adelaide, Australia - Remote
Who Are We?
About Airlock Digital:

Airlock Digital is a global leader in application control and allowlisting. We seek to empower every organization to run only what they trust and operate free from malware and ransomware.

With rapid growth across Australia, North America, and EMEA. We are committed to our core values, respect, determination, and integrity. We support a diverse and expanding global customer base. At Airlock, we pride ourselves on being a team of humble, collaborative, and driven professionals who support one another and share a passion for cybersecurity.

What We Are Looking For:

Partners closely with managers and leaders to deliver people initiatives that enable organisational performance and engagement.

Provides hands-on support across for employees across Australia & Philippines the full employee lifecycle, offering practical advice and coaching to managers on ER, performance, and workforce planning matters. In addition, you'll contribute to key projects focused on leadership capability, culture, and compliance as the organisation continues to evolve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers, providing practical coaching and guidance across a broad range of People & Culture matters.
• Partner closely with senior leaders to translate business strategy into people priorities, including workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, and organisational capability.
• Provide clear, pragmatic advice to ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal people policies across Australia, the Philippines, and other applicable jurisdictions.
• Manage complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance management, grievances, restructures, and disciplinary processes, with sound judgment and discretion.
• Support organisational design, role clarity, and change initiatives as the business continues to scale.
• Partner with leaders to develop and deliver clear, effective people-related communications across performance cycles, change initiatives, and organisational updates.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support hiring priorities and role design, ensuring appropriate leveling, compensation, and internal equity aligned with existing team structures.
• Analyse engagement data and people insights to identify trends and support initiatives that drive a positive and high-performing culture.
• Stay informed on emerging people trends, legislative changes, and industry best practices to proactively inform people strategies and recommendations.
• Review, develop, and refine people policies, procedures, and frameworks to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose, compliant, and aligned with business needs.
• Lead and support annual people programs, including performance reviews, remuneration cycles, succession planning, and talent development activities.
• Promote continuous improvement across people practices, systems, and processes to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
• Conduct exit interviews for key roles and synthesise insights to support retention and organisational learning.
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects aligned with organisational priorities.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 7+ years HR experience working with global/international teams and excelling in high growth, global organizations.
• Strong presence with highly collaborative approach and ability to quickly build strong and trusted relationships across leadership teams, cross-functional partners, and key stakeholders.
• Experience working with Tech teams (Engineering, Product & UX Design,) and GTM teams in a geographically dispersed and remote first environment
• Business-first mindset with an ability to work at multiple levels
• Critical thinker and analytic-minded with success in developing data-driven solutions to the business.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguous situations, complex interpersonal dynamics, and change management
• Knowledge of Australian and employment laws in other jurisdictions (e.g. Unites States, Philippines), regulations, and best practices (both IR and WHS).
• Proven experience shaping people plans that support business strategy.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Significant experience in conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and workplace investigations.
• Well versed in people analytics and familiarity with using HRIS systems, with an ability to influence with data
• Flexibility to travel interstate, supporting teams across multiple states (International travel as required)

What We Offer:

We don't think money is everything, but we know it is an important part of your decision to apply for a role. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal equity, alignment with market data, or applicable laws.

At Airlock Digital we offer a wide range of benefits to our eligible team members.

Our Commitment:

We believe in supporting our team members both personally and professionally. Named one of the USA's Greatest Places to Work in 2024 and 2025, we value flexibility, trust, and a work environment that empowers our team to do their best work.

We will be assessing applications as they come in, so we encourage you to send your resume through to us as soon as possible. All official job offers from our company are extended directly by our recruitment team and will be sent through an official BambooHR document for your review and signature. Please be aware that we do not ask for any personal information in the process of extending offers of employment, such as financial details or social security numbers. Upon acceptance of any offer, we will request such information as part of the onboarding process prior to or on your first day of employment, and only after completing a background check through an authorized third-party vendor. If you receive any communication asking for personal details outside of these processes, please contact us immediately to verify the authenticity of the request. Your security is important to us, and we are committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience. No contact from recruitment agencies, thank you.

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