People & Culture Advisor

hipages Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Sydney seeks a People & Culture Business Partner to enhance workplace culture and drive engagement initiatives. You will coach leaders, manage HR processes, and support team members. The ideal candidate has experience in a similar role and a degree in HR. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible work arrangement, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work model

In-house Talent Development team

Competitive salary and benefits

Extra leave for birthdays and volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience as a P&C Business Partner or Advisor in a medium-sized business.
• Confidence using HR systems and intranet tools.
• Ability to translate data into meaningful people insights.

Responsibilities

• Coach and empower leaders to grow and drive engagement.
• Manage P&C administration across the employee lifecycle.
• Support employees with Visa and PR applications.

Skills

Coaching

HR Systems

Data Analysis

Google Suite

Talent Development

Education

Degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Confluence

Job description

hipages Group FY25 Financial Results Presentation

Build something great with hipages Group

Join us in shaping the future of hipages Group. We’re transforming from marketplace to SaaS, creating fresh opportunities for growth, learning and tech innovation. Our vision is to be the most trusted partner in the trade industry – and we need bold, curious minds to get us there.

We’ve recently been named #1 on the 2025 Top 101 Employers for Women list (Work180) and recognised for our inclusive, people-first culture. You’ll enjoy wellbeing-focused benefits, a refreshed reward and recognition program, and a flexible hybrid work model that works with real life.

If you’re looking to do meaningful work, grow fast, and have fun along the way, you’re in the right place.

We’re hipages - Australia’s #1 digital platform connecting homeowners with trusted tradies. As an ASX-listed tech company, we\'re on a mission to transform the trade industry and improve lives.

With teams across Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and Vietnam, we work as one team with a shared purpose.

We’re proud to be a certified Great Place to Work and WORK180’s #1 Employer for Women. At hipages, you’ll find real impact, career growth and a workplace where everyone belongs.

About the role:

Your role is all about creating an exceptional experience for our people. You’ll be the go-to partner for your departments, building strong relationships with leaders and team members while using your expertise to shape a culture where everyone can thrive and do their best work.

You’ll coach and empower leaders to grow, drive engagement and wellbeing initiatives, and provide trusted guidance on people matters. As a voice for our team members, you’ll ensure their needs are heard, issues are resolved quickly, and hipages continues to be recognised as one of Australia’s great places to work.

Why join our People & Culture team?

• Hybrid working model - 50% work from home
• Competitive salary, benefits and perks
• In-house Talent Development team to support your personal and career growth
• Achieve results in an agile team, flat organisational structure
• One team culture with our teams in Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and Vietnam.

How you will add value:

People & Culture Business Partnering

• Partner with leaders to coach, guide and support them on people matters
• Assist in ad-hoc team HR projects as required
• Attend and contribute to department meetings, providing tailored people insights and solutions
• Conduct monthly 1:1s with leaders, offering coaching on performance, retention, policy and conflict resolution
• Manage initiatives in performance, succession planning, engagement, reward & recognition, wellbeing and employer branding
• Support employee relations issues with professionalism under P&C Manager guidance
• Contribute to Leadership & Talent Review sessions and follow through on agreed initiatives
• Handle matters with confidentiality and professionalism at all times

P&C Processes

• Respond to and escalate P&C queries, providing clear advice in line with policies
• Manage P&C administration across the full employee lifecycle (onboarding, changes, offboarding)
• Keep people data, HRIS and employee files accurate and up to date
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on recruitment as required
• Collaborate with Payroll to ensure accurate records of starters, leavers and changes
• Support employees with Visa and PR applications

Talent Development

• Work with leaders and Talent Development to identify capability needs and recommend training
• Guide employees and managers on learning opportunities, including leadership programs
• Maintain and update Aspire guides relevant to your departments

About you:

• Experience as a P&C Business Partner or Advisor in a medium-sized business
• A degree in HR or a related field
• Confidence using HR systems, HRIS and intranet tools (Confluence a plus)
• Strong skills in Google Suite (Sheets & Docs especially)
• Ability to translate data into meaningful people insights
• A collaborative approach with a passion for enabling leaders and teams to thrive

Life at hipages:

We’re more than just a workplace - we’re a place where you can be yourself, do great work and grow your career. Recognised as a Great Place to Work, our inclusive, supportive culture helps people thrive.

You’ll use the best tools and tech, with real impact on our products and customers. We invest in your development and lead with coaching, not micromanagement – it’s why 85% of our team say their leader is great.

And there’s more:

• Diverse, collaborative teams that love solving problems
• Agile squads, hackathons, off-sites and roadshows
• Extra leave for birthdays, volunteering, and more
• Healthy snacks, continental breakfast and fresh fruit
• Sydney CBD office near Town Hall and Gadigal Stations
• Tailored growth support, mentoring and stretch projects
• A vibrant social scene - we work hard and have fun doing it

At hipages,innovation and collaborationthrive indiverse and inclusive teams. We don’t expect you to know everything - we care more about who you are as a person, a team member, and a leader.

We’re proud to be endorsed byWORK180for supporting women’s careers and we value diversity across culture, age, gender identity and sexual orientation.

Research shows that men often apply when they meet just 60% of the criteria, while women and minority groups wait until they tick every box. If you think you’d be a great fit - even if you don’t meet every requirement- we’d love to hear from you.

We’re also a Circle Back Initiative Employer, which means we commit to responding to every applicant.

#LI-JL1 #LI-Hybrid

Be part of an award-winning, purpose-driven culture

• Top 3 Best Places to Work (2021–2023)
• We live our values and lead with kindness and authenticity
• Every voice is heard and every role makes an impact
• Everyone has the opportunity to shape strategy and drive change

Do meaningful work in a market-leading brand

• ANZ’s #1 platform connecting homeowners with trusted tradies
• Clear vision and strategy to scale from marketplace to SaaS
• Your work makes real impact for tradies, homeowners and the team
• Supporting local businesses, backing minority-owned suppliers, and making socially conscious choices that benefit our communities and environment

Thrive with our standout benefits

• Competitive compensation packages that recognise your value
• Flexible hybrid work model that supports real life
• 14 weeks paid parental leave, plus wellbeing perks that look after the whole you
• Refreshed Reward & Recognition program to celebrate every win
• A vibrant workplace with in-office perks to enhance your day
• Year-round events that celebrate diversity and build connection

Grow your career with us

• Dedicated in-house Talent Development team
• Personalised development plans and regular feedback
• Strong leadership development to support your next step
• Opportunities to lead, innovate and shape the future

A workplace where everyone belongs and thrives

• Proudly certified as one of Australia’s best places to work
• #1 2025 Top 101 Employers for Women (Work180)
• With a 45/55 gender balance, 50/50 gender split at board level, including a female Chair
• Diverse and inclusive teams across cultures, identities, and backgrounds

The Circle Back Initiative

At hipages Group, we believe that people are our most important asset. We\'re proud to be part of the Circle Back Initiative, meaning we respond to every applicant. This initiative is just one of the ways we guarantee a great experience with us right from the start.

Our external referral program means that even if you’re not a hipages employee, you can still earn big! We offer a generous referral bonus of $1,500 for successful referrals (completing a minimum for 30 days employment with hipages Group) which can be split between:

• Credit towards a hipages or Builderscrack tradie
• A donation from hipages to a deductible gift recipient registered charity on your behalf
• A gift card
• A combination of all three!

Whether, you worked with them, studied with them or only met them five minutes ago – if you think they’d be a great fit for our team we want to hear from you!