People & Culture Manager

Mackay City Auto Group; Mackay Regional; Sur place; AUD 120 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mackay City Auto Group is seeking an experienced People & Culture Manager to join the Senior Leadership Team. You will lead all HR functions, shape our people strategy, and ensure our values guide decision making across the business.

You will partner with leaders to drive recruitment, onboarding, performance, development, succession, and employee wellbeing, while maintaining Fair Work compliance and an engaging, high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Human Resources Manager or senior HR leader.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proven track record managing employee relations and workplace investigations.
• Experience influencing and coaching leaders at all levels.
• Strong recruitment, talent management and performance development experience.
• Proactive, solution-focused approach to challenges.
• High levels of professionalism, discretion and integrity.

Responsabilités

• Partner with leaders to deliver strategic HR initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning activities.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, performance management, and workplace matters.
• Foster a positive workplace culture built on accountability, respect, and engagement.
• Develop and deliver leadership and employee development programs.
• Drive succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Fair Work legislation and employment obligations.
• Lead remuneration reviews, benefits administration, and recognition programs.
• Maintain accurate HR records and reporting.
• Conduct audits and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Champion diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Contribute as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team in strategic planning and decision-making.

Connaissances

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Recruitment & onboarding

Performance development

Strategic leadership

Communication & facilitation

Discretion & integrity

HR policy knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Description du poste

At Mackay City Auto Group, we know our people are our greatest asset.

As one of North Queensland's leading automotive groups, we're proud of the strong culture we've built and the exceptional experiences we deliver to our customers and employees every day. We're looking for an experienced and influential People & Culture Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team and help shape the future of our organisation.

This is more than an HR role.

It's an opportunity to be a trusted advisor, culture champion, and strategic leader who will drive people initiatives that support business growth while ensuring our values remain at the heart of everything we do.

Why join Mackay City Auto Group?

You'll join a business where:

• People come first
• Your voice matters at the leadership table
• You can influence meaningful organisational change
• Continuous improvement is encouraged and celebrated

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you'll work closely with department leaders to build capability, strengthen culture, and create an outstanding employee experience across the business.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Dealer Principal, you will lead all aspects of Human Resources across the organisation and play a key role in shaping our people strategy.

You will be responsible for creating a positive, high-performing workplace culture while ensuring compliance, capability development, and best-practice HR processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to deliver strategic HR initiatives aligned with business objectives
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning activities
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, performance management, and workplace matters
• Foster a positive workplace culture built on accountability, respect, and engagement
• Develop and deliver leadership and employee development programs
• Drive succession planning and talent development initiatives
• Ensure compliance with Fair Work legislation and employment obligations
• Lead remuneration reviews, benefits administration, and recognition programs
• Maintain accurate HR records and reporting
• Conduct audits and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Champion diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and employee engagement initiatives
• Contribute as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team in strategic planning and decision-making

About You

We're looking for a people-focused leader who combines strong commercial acumen with a genuine passion for developing people and culture.

You'll Bring

• Proven experience in a Human Resources Manager or Senior HR leadership role
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and HR best practice
• Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated success managing employee relations and workplace investigations
• Experience influencing and coaching leaders at all levels
• Strong recruitment, talent management, and performance development experience
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to challenges
• High levels of professionalism, discretion, and integrity
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline

What Success Looks Like

• Be a trusted advisor to leaders
• Strengthen employee engagement and retention
• Build organisational capability
• Foster a high-performance culture aligned to our values
• Help create a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported

Mackay City Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

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