Head of People and Culture

18 hours ago

Leichhardt, Australia Mandylights Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Position Description

Join a globally recognised creative team, where people and culture are just as important as the projects we deliver.

At Mandylights, we design and deliver cutting-edge lighting productions for events around the world. As our People & Culture Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping an inclusive, vibrant, and high-performing workplace that supports our teams across Sydney, Melbourne and the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the entire employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition to strategic HR initiatives, and contribute directly to the continued success of a dynamic, creative company.

What you'll be doing:

Culture & Strategy

  • Develop and implement people strategies that support business growth, inclusion, and innovation.
  • Lead internal cultural programs and initiatives that align with Mandylights' values.
  • Ensure HR policies are compliant, globally inclusive, and aligned with our collaborative ethos.
  • Design and deliver initiatives that celebrate employee success and foster engagement across all locations.

Talent Acquisition

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment — from writing job descriptions to final onboarding.
  • Build and maintain a direct talent pipeline through strategic outreach and internal networks.
  • Partner with hiring managers to forecast and meet future staffing needs.
  • Deliver a positive candidate experience that reflects Mandylights' professionalism and values.

Talent Development

  • Design and implement training programs that address skill gaps and future business needs.
  • Build internal capability through workshops, mentoring initiatives and structured development plans.
  • Support managers in developing clear and meaningful career progression pathways.

Compliance & Legal

  • Stay ahead of employment legislation and ensure compliance across Australia and the UK.
  • Manage employee relations and support dispute resolution through robust policy and legal frameworks.

HR Operations

  • Oversee the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, salary negotiation, reviews, and exits.
  • Manage the HRIS with a focus on data accuracy, reporting, and actionable insights.
  • Lead performance review processes and maintain up-to-date employee records.
  • Monitor leave, attendance and punctuality — and ensure proactive follow-up where needed.

What you'll bring:

  • 5+ years of HR or People & Culture experience, ideally across multiple countries or jurisdictions.
  • Proven success in designing and implementing strategic HR initiatives.
  • Strong HRIS and data reporting skills.
  • Deep knowledge of Australian employment law (UK experience a bonus).
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — you're trusted, diplomatic, and practical.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with sharp attention to detail.
  • Experience in creative, fast-paced, or project-based environments is a plus.

Why Mandylights?

We're not just a lighting design company — we're a creative team that thrives on pushing boundaries. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne and the UK, and a portfolio of high-profile international projects, we offer the opportunity to do meaningful work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

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