Head Of Human Resources

Korn Ferry; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry, on behalf of our client in Australia, is seeking a Head of Human Resources to partner with the CEO and executive team to shape organisational design, workforce planning and culture as the business scales. This is a hands‑on leadership role driving strategic priorities into practical outcomes and delivering sustained value across people, governance and performance.

You will lead the people function, align succession, capability and engagement with growth, and ensure robust reporting,

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience across people and culture.
• Experience with governance, reporting and systems implementation.
• Strong commercial judgement with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Shape workforce strategy aligned to growth and acquisitions.
• Partner with CEO and executive team to align structure and succession priorities.
• Strengthen talent acquisition, capability, performance and onboarding practices.
• Champion a values-led, high-performing culture and leadership capability.
• Oversee internal communications and change initiatives as the business evolves.
• Lead and develop the people function, implementing systems, processes and governance.
• Ensure compliant, consistent people practices and workplace relations.

Job description

Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for the role, Head Of Human Resources.

Human Resources Manager

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and commercially minded executive to join a growing, privately owned consumer services organisation headquartered in North Sydney.

Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the executive leadership team, you will help shape the organisational structures, ways of working and leadership capability needed to enable the business's continued growth. The role will translate strategic priorities into practical outcomes, enhance organisational effectiveness and keep culture and employee engagement at the forefront as the organisation expands.

This is a broad, hands-on and dynamic leadership opportunity for someone who can move comfortably between enterprise-level priorities and detailed delivery. You will act as a trusted partner to the CEO, lead important organisational initiatives and guide the ongoing evolution of the people and culture agenda. Your remit will include organisational design, workforce planning, talent, performance, internal communications, change and governance. Supported by one direct report, you will put in place practical and sustainable foundations that strengthen accountability, enhance the employee experience and support business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver a workforce strategy that supports the organisation's growth ambitions, future capability needs and the integration of potential acquisitions.
• Work closely with the CEO and executive leadership team to align organisational structure, workforce requirements and succession priorities with the broader business strategy.
• Strengthen the organisation's approach to talent acquisition and workforce capability, ensuring it can attract, develop and retain the talent needed for continued growth.
• Introduce effective performance, reward, recognition, onboarding and development practices that promote accountability, engagement and strong business outcomes.
• Champion a values-led and high-performing culture while strengthening leadership capability across the organisation.
• Oversee internal communications and change activity, keeping employees connected, informed and engaged as the business grows and evolves.
• Lead and develop the people function, putting in place effective systems, processes, policies, reporting and governance.
• Maintain oversight of employee relations and workplace compliance, ensuring the organisation meets its obligations and supports consistent people practices.

About You

You are a commercially astute leader with broad human resources experience who can combine strategic thinking with a practical, delivery-focused approach. You can build trust with a CEO and executive team, bring structure to evolving priorities and connect organisational, people and culture initiatives to growth and performance outcomes. You will thrive in a fast paced, dynmaic environment, which requires a hands-on, can-do approach.

You will likely bring:

• Significant senior leadership experience across people and culture, organisational development, and business transformation.
• Demonstrated experience strengthening organisational structures, people practices, governance, reporting and systems implementation.
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to build credibility and influence with senior stakeholders across operational and corporate functions.
• A practical, hands-on approach, with the ability to balance strategic priorities with detailed execution.
• A collaborative and adaptable leadership style, with the confidence to challenge thinking, lead change and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

For a confidential discussion and further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Will Lukabyo at ***email_hidden***

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