People and Culture Manager

• Partner directly with executives within this leading asset management company
• Play a key role in global integration projects across Australia and the U.S
• ASAP Start, CBD Location, WFH 2 days & truly flexible culture & great parental leave policy
• $180,000 + super + 20% STI bonus

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Join a forward-thinking organisation that has recently unified multiple brands under one strong identity. With around 400 employees across Australia and the U.S., the business partners with global leaders in resources and engineering, while also delivering high-value consulting services. They are proud of their collaborative culture, investment in people, and commitment to innovation. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned People & Culture professional to play a pivotal role in shaping and embedding frameworks across a global business. Reporting to the CEO, you'll lead a capable team while also driving the integration of acquired businesses, strengthening remuneration frameworks, and partnering with senior leaders to deliver real business outcomes. With a mix of strategic influence and hands-on leadership, this role offers the chance to impact culture, enable growth, and guide the organisation through its next chapter.

DUTIES

• Lead, coach, and mentor a growing People & Culture team to build capability
• Design and embed remuneration frameworks, including STI/LTI and bonus structures
• Partner with executives and leaders to strengthen people management and talent development
• Drive integration initiatives across acquisitions and global offices
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and talent programs to build strong pipelines
• Lead internal communications to ensure clarity, consistency, and cultural alignment
• Support culture initiatives, team building, and leadership programs across Australia and the U.S.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Significant experience in a senior HR / People & Culture leadership role
• Strong HR Business Partnering background, ideally within professional services or engineering
• Proven success leading and developing high-performing teams
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions (desirable)
• Strong knowledge of remuneration, ER, compliance, and talent frameworks
• Commercially minded with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
• Resilient, patient, and adept at driving cultural change in a dynamic environment

ADDITIONAL INFO & BENEFITs

• Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities
• Salary sacrificing, novated leasing, and purchased leave options
• Great parental leave policy
• Volunteer leave and company-wide engagement initiatives

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

At Lotus People, we are committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will ensure a fair and equitable recruitment process.

Every application we receive is reviewed by a real person, never by AI. If your experience aligns with the requirements of the role, a consultant will be in touch within 2–3 business days for an initial phone screen. Shortlisted candidates will then proceed to a virtual interview with the consultant managing the role.

Due to the volume of applications and the specific nature of our briefs, we are unable to take phone enquiries about roles before an application is submitted. We ask that all interested candidates please apply online and wait to hear from us. Rest assured, we respond to every applicant, regardless of the outcome.

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