General Manager of People and Culture

Talentpath is proud to be exclusively partnering with a global leading organisation to appoint their next visionary General Manager of People & Culture.

This organisation is the quiet force behind the places where people work, travel, and connect; operating across five continents with a strong footprint in Australia. With a reputation for service excellence and a deeply embedded people-first mindset, this is a business where culture is more than a buzzword - it's built on care, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

If you're a People & Culture professional ready to lead boldly, backed by world-class systems and a highly collaborative HR network, this is your opportunity to drive impact, grow professionally, and shape the future of employee experience each and every day.

What's in it for you

• Enjoy the best of both worlds, with autonomy to lead locally, and access to global tools, insights, and communities.
• Work with leaders who truly back you - collaborative, empowering, and deeply invested in your success.
• Make your mark in a business that's growing, QLD is a key focus, and you'll be at the center of its evolution.
• Access real development opportunities, from external coaching to national leadership forums, your growth is a priority.
• Feel supported, not stretched, join a well-resourced HR team that values connection, cadence, and capability.

About the role

This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role where you'll drive the People & Culture agenda for a growing state operation, while also owning a national portfolio that spans a key service stream within the business. Your remit spans everything from employee engagement and cultural transformation to IR/ER leadership, union negotiations, and proactive grievance management.

• Lead a high-profile state operation, driving people strategy across a diverse and growing workforce.
• Own a national portfolio, taking strategic responsibility for a key service stream across the country, influencing workforce outcomes at scale.
• Be embedded in operations, partner closely with site leaders, recruitment, and frontline teams to drive engagement and retention.
• Lead IR/ER initiatives, manage union relationships, EA negotiations, and grievance investigations with a proactive lens.
• Drive cultural transformation, champion initiatives that reduce turnover and elevate the employee experience.
• Leverage global tools and initiatives, accessing a suite of digital platforms, engagement apps, and global HR programs.

About You

You're a seasoned People & Culture leader who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments. You know how to balance strategic thinking with operational execution, and you're not afraid to roll up your sleeves to make things happen.

You'll bring:

• Proven experience leading HR functions in large, multi-site or service-driven environments.
• Strong capability in IR/ER, including union engagement, EA negotiations, and proactive issue resolution.
• A track record of driving culture, engagement, and retention.
• A collaborative, resourceful mindset, someone who builds trust quickly and leads with empathy and impact.
• Confidence in partnering with senior stakeholders and contributing to broader business strategy.

Who are we, and what's next?

We're Talentpath - nice to meet you. We're lucky to partner with companies to help them fuel the potential of their business through the addition of talented people. We'd love to see you apply directly to this ad so we can get the ball rolling, as our client will be interviewing as soon as possible. Alternatively, if you're looking for a career convo to explore your options, we'd love the opportunity to help. For a Zoom, a coffee or just to say hi, you can find me on the details below:

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We encourage you to apply for this role even if you don't tick all the boxes. Recent research shows that people from disadvantaged and/or underrepresented backgrounds are more likely to scroll past a job if they don't have every single requirement - let's change that. We recognise that people are more than just their CVs and take pride in being inclusive and diverse in our recruiting process. So, if this role has piqued your interest, apply