People & Culture Manager (HR Manager)

About the role

An established international organisation is looking for an experienced People & Culture Manager to support a growing workforce across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead the people function across the region, partnering with leaders to deliver strategic and operational HR support. The role balances business partnering, employee relations, talent initiatives and culture programs, with the autonomy to make things happen and the opportunity to influence decision-making at a senior level.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to build capability, engagement and high-performing teams.
• Provide trusted advice on employee relations, performance management and workplace matters.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding and talent initiatives across the employee lifecycle.
• Drive compliance with employment legislation and people policies across multiple regions.
• Support leadership development and create a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Use people data and insights to support business decisions and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Experienced HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders and balancing strategy with hands-on delivery.
• Strong generalist HR experience across the employee lifecycle.
• Proven employee relations and performance management expertise.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing outcomes.
• Sound understanding of Australian employment legislation.
• Collaborative, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working across multiple locations or regions is highly regarded.

What we offer

• A genuine leadership role with regional scope.
• Hybrid working flexibility.
• The opportunity to influence culture and business performance.
• Direct access to senior leadership.
• A supportive and collaborative environment.