People and Culture Manager

Job description

Your new company

Hays is partnering with a growing, purpose-led organisation operating within a highly regulated environment. Following significant growth and ongoing transformation, the organisation is investing heavily in its people, systems and processes to build a scalable and high-performing workforce.

Your new role

  • Leading and executing the People & Culture strategy aligned to organisational growth.
  • Acting as a trusted advisor on HR, ER/IR, workforce planning, WHS and organisational development matters.
  • Driving HR transformation initiatives across systems, processes, governance and workforce capability.
  • Leading workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and performance frameworks.
  • Supporting organisational change initiatives and integration activities.
  • Building scalable people processes, structures and frameworks.
  • Managing compliance across employment legislation, awards, policies and procedures.
  • Partnering with leaders to improve employee engagement, capability and retention.
  • Leading and developing a growing People & Culture team

What you'll need to succeed

You will be an experienced senior HR leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and brings a strong balance of strategy and delivery.

You will demonstrate:
  • Creating scalable people processes to support future expansion
  • Strong ER/IR capability and knowledge of Australian employment legislation (SCHADS highly regarded)
  • Background in complex, regulated industries (e.g. community services, healthcare, NFP or similar)
  • Experience building or transforming HR functions in growth or change environments
  • Delivering transformation initiatives while maintaining operational excellence.
  • Strong exposure to WHS, compliance, and risk management frameworks
  • HR systems implementation and optimisation.
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate against ambiguity and change

What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to shape and build a growing People & Culture function.
  • Exposure to business transformation and organisational growth initiatives.
  • Hybrid working flexibility.
  • NFP salary packaging benefits.
  • A collaborative and purpose-driven culture.
  • The opportunity to make a genuine impact in a growing organisation.

What you need to do now


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Job Summary

  • Published on: 02 Jul, 2026
  • Category: HR
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Salary:
  • Location: NSW - Sydney CBD
  • Job Nature: Full Time

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: NSW - Sydney CBD