People & Culture Manager

We're Alignr — a modern recruitment partner helping ambitious businesses build smarter and scale faster. This time, we're partnering exclusively with one of Australia's most trusted charities. They're building structure, lifting capability, and investing in people — and now need a P&C Manager who can take the reins and make their mark alongside. Are you looking for…A role where you can rip it apart and rebuild it better?Leadership exposure — including managing your first direct report?A genuine development pathway into GM HR?A supportive leader who will back you, but also give you space to drive and deliver?This is a great role for an experienced P&C Manager to be a part of, setting foundations or an experienced HR business Partner wanting to step into a leadership position What's in it for you?Paying up to $130,000 Base + Super + $18k tax-free salary packagingFull-time, permanent roleOpen to part-time> 0.9/0.8 FTE - preferably spread over 5 daysKew Location - Parking on siteOffice-first cultureWhile an office-first culture, they offer flexibility for important things, such as appointments/school pick-ups, as well as during times of projects when working from home is required.Flexible hours: start between 8 am–9:30am, finish accordinglyOne direct report (Internal Comms) → first formal leadership opportunityClear development plan → succession to GM HRBe part of a business where your ideas land and actually get implementedExposure across the full people lifecycle: ER, systems, recruitment, onboarding, strategyYour next company & team The business is at a foundational stage — processes are light, structure is emerging, and now's the time to put your stamp on it. Headcount: ~150, with growth on the horizonCEO and Exec Team are supportive, but decision-making can be slow → this role requires patience, resilience, and influenceYou'll report to a strong leader (GM HR) who wants someone capable, trusted, and ready to step upYou'll manage a part-time Internal Comms person (your first direct report), while collaborating across all levels of the business — from CEO to frontline managersThis is a place for fixers, builders, drivers, and doers who get energy from seeing the cogs turn as new systems and structures come to life. There is a degree of patience required in this role and environment; you'll need to have multiple plates spinning at once. What You'll DoLead engagement surveys and deliver actionable outcomesOwn onboarding, SOPs, and process designSupport leaders on ER matters, recruitment, and return-to-workGuide leadership capability uplift, patient, but firm in coachingBalance admin with strategy: contracts, systems, reporting, plus bigger projectsBe visible, hands-on, and trusted across the businessFoster strong stakeholder relationships across Exec, SLT, and people leadersYou'll Thrive Here If You…Love building structure and seeing the impact of your workAre confident but humble, able to guide leaders without alienating themCan manage admin while driving strategy and changeHave resilience for a business still finding its rhythmAre collaborative, people-focused, and practical, not just policy-drivenWant real ownership, visibility, and career progressionThis Role Isn't For You If…You need a rigid structure or a fully built HR system already in placeYou prefer to be told what to do rather than find the answers yourselfYou don't enjoy admin, there's still a fair bit here to manageYou prefer to be handballed the tasks by leaders instead of empowering themYou get frustrated easily when decisions move more slowly than preferredYou're looking for a "maintain and monitor" role — this is all about building and deliveringMust-HavesAbsolute minimum 5 years of experience as an HR GeneralistProven capability in ER, onboarding, process design, and systemsStrong knowledge of Fairwork legislationResilient, self-starter attitude — comfortable building and guiding without a playbookAbility to manage multiple stakeholders, influence at senior levels, and connect the dotsCommercial mindset — balancing people's needs with business outcomesNice-to-HavesBackground in child care, not-for-profit, or other people-focused industriesExperience in WorkCover claims & return to work coordinationPrior exposure to Internal Comms or employee engagement programsExperience in small to mid-sized organisationsExperience leading or mentoring junior team membersHiring ProcessStep 1: Apply & complete basic screening questionsStep 2: If aligned, received alignment surveyStep 3: alignment call with AlignrStep 4: Interview with GM HRStep 5: Final interview with leadershipStep 6: Offer & onboarding plan with HR Consultant / interim P&C ManagerNext steps from here? Apply, complete the short screening questions. If everything aligns, we'll send you a quick alignment task (