Your new company

An experienced People & Culture Manager required for a 5-month contract with a state government agency based in Western Sydney.

Your new role

• Drive business success by delivering people services, programs, and activities that build a capable and committed workforce.
• Develop and implement enterprise-wide people strategies and frameworks to foster a high-performance culture.
• Translate business strategy into effective people management interventions tailored to different business units.
• Lead and coach People & Culture Specialists and Advisors.
• Contribute to corporate strategy through best practices in people management.
• Design and implement business partnering frameworks aligned with corporate goals.
• Ensure compliance with financial, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote and lead Zero Harm safety initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum 10 years’ professional HR experience, ideally in organisational design, change management, culture performance, and restructuring.
• Experience in leading change and delivering innovative HR solutions.
• Strong understanding of contemporary HR management and workplace relations.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with stakeholders and translate business strategy into HR actions.
• Experience in interpreting legislation and conducting investigative or audit work to support cultural outcomes.
• Expertise in designing and implementing change interventions.
• Strong conflict management and performance management capabilities.
• Ability to identify and influence behaviour using effectiveness models.
• High-impact communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in interpreting contracts and legislation.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Solid knowledge of Industrial Relations/Labour Law and HR systems.

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, or email jessica.collinson@hays.com.au

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