Remote People & Culture Manager — 3 Days/Week Ownership

Road Sense Australia Ltd; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Ownership of HR

Direct CEO access

Flexible remote work

Career development

Remote Australia-wide

Job summary

Road Sense Australia Ltd is seeking an experienced HR leader to own our people and culture function in a hands-on generalist role. You will provide strategic advice, manage employee relations, performance, recruitment, and policy development, while coordinating WHS and ensuring compliant HR practices across Australia.

This remote, Australia-wide position offers genuine ownership, CEO access, and flexible hours (22.8 hours/week across three days).

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in HR, Employment Relations or a related discipline.
• At least five years of broad HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, the National Employment Standards and modern awards.
• Experience in employee relations, performance management, recruitment and HR policy development.
• Excellent judgement, discretion and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and provide sound advice to senior leadership.
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector or developing HR systems within a growing organisation will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen employee engagement, wellbeing and workplace culture.
• Provide expert advice on Australian employment legislation, compliance and employee matters.
• Establish effective performance management and professional development processes.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes.
• Develop practical policies, improve systems and maintain accurate, confidential records.
• Coordinate WHS requirements, including psychosocial risks.
• Support the CEO with workforce planning and organisational development.
• Own our HR function and drive meaningful improvements.

Skills

Independent working

Communication skills

Strategic HR advisory

People management

Education

HR/IR degree

Job description

Road Sense Australia Ltd is seeking an experienced HR leader to own our people and culture function in a hands-on generalist role. You will provide strategic advice, manage employee relations, performance, recruitment, and policy development, while coordinating WHS and ensuring compliant HR practices across Australia.

This remote, Australia-wide position offers genuine ownership, CEO access, and flexible hours (22.8 hours/week across three days).