HR Manager | Creative Agency | 3 days per week | 100-130k inc pro-rata

Independent creative agency that invests in its people is looking to add a newly created HR Manager position. The role will be responsible for cultivating an exceptional employee experience, from designing reward and recognition programs to leading performance management and culture initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement meaningful reward and recognition programs tailored to the creative industry
• Identify training needs across departments and develop bespoke learning programs
• Support professional growth pathways and career development planning
• Oversee the end-to-end performance review process
• Coach line managers on goal-setting, feedback, and performance conversations
• Act as a trusted advisor for employee concerns, grievances, and conflict resolution
• Regularly measure employee engagement through surveys and feedback loops, and implement action plans accordingly.
• Co-ordinate the recruitment process with Hiring Managers, scheduling interviews and gathering interview feedback
• Develop strong relationships with key recruiters ensuring a thorough briefing process and providing timely candidate feedback
• Deliver a standout onboarding experience that reflects the brand and culture
• Support general office administration including facilities coordination and team logistics

Requirements:

• Ideally 5+ years of HR generalist experience, preferably in creative, media, or startup environments.
• Solid understanding of HR best practices
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Empathetic, approachable, and a strong advocate for a positive workplace culture
• Proficient with HRIS platforms
• Creative thinker with a passion for building great workplace cultures
• Strong problem-solving and mediation skills
• Ideally time spent working in creative or media agencies
• Ideally a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Don't miss out on this unique part-time opportunity!
Sheryn Small | Lead Talent Partner | iknowho.com.au