People & Culture Manager
- Location:
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Posted:
- 7th July 2026
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 3006107
- Build an HR Function and Implement People Programs
- Work for a growing Environment SME in Sydney
- Operational, Strategic and Hands On
Your new company
Working for a for-purpose Environmental consultancy in Sydney, supporting expansion and ambitious growth plans. Building an HR function, this is a varied and busy Greenfield role reporting to the Head of Operations with a project based workforce.
Your new role
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You will design and deliver on people programs and processes for the organisation of 150 + employees
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Implementation and integration of a new HRIS system
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Design and rollout capability and performance frameworks, as well as performance reviews
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Lead and support employee relations, advising business leaders and employees on fairwork, employment law
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Manage workplace investigations, performance management and grievances
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Develop, review, and maintain HR policies, frameworks, and procedures to ensure compliance with Australian employment legislation and best practice.
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Onboarding and offboarding processes
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WHS management, developing best practice safety processes, supervising workcover issues and wellbeing initiatives
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Enhancing talent attraction strategies, implementing recruitment processes, EVP
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Culture and engagement project and initiatives
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Leadership coaching and leadership development
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Partnering with the ELT to advise on people strategies and supporting business growth
What you'll need to succeed
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You will be an experienced HR Manager, People & Culture Manager, who has worked in smaller businesses, SME environments with a headcount of 100 - 300 employees
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You will have worked in aligned industries such as environmental, agriculture, horticulture, engineering and project based businesses
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Greenfield/startup experience is essential with a track record of building HR functions and HR processes from scratch
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You will be hands on, enjoying being at the coalface of a business and be able to "roll up your sleeves" and get involved
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Project experience needed includes HRIS implementation and system/process improvements
- Have worked with an ELT/SLT previously advising a Founder or Business Owner
What you'll get in return
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You will get to join a unique and purposeful small, but growing business on a mission
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Being part of a unique culture and workforce who have a real passion for the environment, clean energy and the wonderful natural world
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This is a unique opportunity to truly make your mark and build something special
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Salary is 140 - 160K base + super
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Full time hours
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Sydney based with remote working
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, your notice period and salary needs.