Introduction Sydney, NSW | 12-Month Contract (view to perm) About the Role Reporting to the Corporate Services Director, People & Culture Manager is responsible for managing and delivering core People & Culture activities that support the organization’s business objectives. The role is responsible for leading the full People & Culture function, ensuring the organisation is structured, capable, and supported to deliver on its objectives. It balances strategic direction with operational delivery across workforce planning, leadership capability, employee experience, and organisational effectiveness. Description What You’ll Be Doing The People & Culture Manager plays a key role in maintaining strong governance, compliance, and people processes, while supporting a positive, high-performing and values-aligned workplace at Cheil, with responsibilities including: Develop and deliver the People & Culture strategy aligned to business objectives Partner with leaders to address workforce needs, performance and team capability Manage end-to-end workforce planning including forecasting, job design, and role clarity Ensure the business has the right capability, structure, and capacity to deliver Oversee and manage people-related risk, governance, and regulatory obligations Develop and maintain meaningful people metrics (e.g., recruitment, retention, engagement and performance) Oversee recruitment and onboarding strategies aligned to workforce needs Manage remuneration frameworks including benchmarking and annual review processes Provide recommendations aligned to market conditions and business performance Lead initiatives that support employee wellbeing and sustainable performance Partner with leadership to manage workload, burnout risk, and team effectiveness Lead and develop the People & Culture team to deliver effective and consistent support Ensure clear priorities, accountability, and high standards of delivery within the team Skills And Experiences What You’ll Bring Experience & Skills 10 years’ experience in HR Relevant tertiary or postgraduate qualification in Human Resources or related field Strong experience in employment relations, legislation, and compliance Demonstrated experience in organisational design, workforce planning, and leadership development Clear, data-informed decision-making across people initiatives About You High level of emotional intelligence and sound judgement Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Professional, credible, and able to influence at all levels Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities Resilient and adaptable in fast-paced environments Why Apply? Work with a globally recognised agency and iconic clients Supportive and collaborative team environment 4 days in the office – 1 day WFH Opportunity to build business within a dynamic team If you're passionate about people and ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
