Little Zak's Academy is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment. Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families. What’s in it for you? Join a growing organisation with a clear purpose, caring for and educating Australia’s future generation. This is a senior, hands-on role sitting within the leadership team. You will lead HR across the business while staying close to the day-to-day, working directly with leaders and business owners to navigate people matters as they come up. You will have real exposure to decision-making at the top level and the opportunity to influence how the business operates from a people perspective. What this role actually looks like This is not a pure strategy role. You will be responsible for the full HR function, from high-level planning through to day-to-day execution. That includes recruitment, HR administration, employee relations, and compliance. You will work closely with business owners, acting as a trusted advisor. You are there to guide and challenge where needed, while understanding they ultimately make the final call. You will also lead a small HR and recruitment team, setting the standard while still being willing to step in and support when needed. This is a full-time, office-based role in Ryde, Monday to Friday. We offer a collaborative Support Office environment, regular team events, and daily lunch in the office. Key responsibilities Oversee and manage end-to-end HR operations across the business Lead and support recruitment in a high-volume, fast-paced environment Handle HR administration and employee lifecycle processes Manage employee relations matters, including performance, conduct and investigations Provide practical advice on Fair Work, modern awards and employment legislation Support business owners and leaders with complex people decisions Drive and deliver HR projects, systems and process improvements Lead, mentor and support a small HR and recruitment team Why people step into roles like this Salary: Competitive salary package Up to 50% childcare discount Wellbeing day each year (available after 12 months of service) $50 per month wellness allowance $1,000 referral bonus EAP (Sonder) for confidential support About you Proven experience in a senior HR role, with exposure to both strategy and operations Strong knowledge of Fair Work, modern awards and employment legislation Comfortable being hands-on and involved in the detail when needed Confident working directly with business owners and senior stakeholders Able to operate in a fast-moving environment with competing priorities Experience leading or mentoring a team Background in a care-based or high-volume environment will be highly regarded Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment Little Zak’s Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a rigorous recruitment and screening process in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks. By applying for a role with Little Zak’s Academy, you acknowledge and agree to undergo all required child safety checks as part of our employment process. We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Do not miss out on this great opportunity! If you are open to a conversation, apply or reach out directly. Happy to chat before anything formal. Please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or call 0485 982 484 for more information.
