HR Manager – Finance FirmLocation: Sydney CBD

Work Type: Full-time | Part Time

Industry: Financial Services
Are you a strategic and hands-on HR professional ready to make a big impact in a company on the rise?

Our Client is a fast-growing finance firm with bold ambitions and a strong performance culture. As we scale, we’re seeking an experienced and proactive

HR Manager to build and lead a modern people function that attracts, develops, and retains top-tier talent. You’ll work closely with leadership to shape a high-performing, people-first culture during an exciting phase of growth.
Your Role at a Glance: Reporting directly to the executive team, you will be the key driver across all HR functions, with a strong focus on aligning people strategies with business goals. Your impact will be immediate and long-lasting.
Key Responsibilities:

• Career & Performance Development
  Design and support career pathways that align with Cpmpany strategic objectives. Review and refine performance rating systems and lead quarterly reviews to ensure top talent is recognised and retained.
• Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
  Own the end-to-end recruitment process—CV screening, first-round interviews, candidate assessment, and cultural fit. Draft job descriptions and help position Austar as a destination employer in the finance sector.
• Training & Learning
  Develop a robust annual training plan for each division, along with tailored professional development programs for individuals.
• Compensation & Retention
  Help design and implement a bonus system that motivates performance and encourages retention of high-potential employees.
• Onboarding Excellence
  Create a welcoming, structured, and consistent onboarding experience to set new team members up for success.
• Performance Management & Compliance
  Guide the business through proper performance management, employee relations, and legal compliance in managing underperformance.
• Organisational Growth Planning
  Collaborate with leadership to shape the organisational structure to support scale, reduce key person risk, and foster internal career growth and succession planning.
• Policy & Culture Development
  Lead the creation and evolution of HR policies covering leave, social media presence (e.g. LinkedIn), and employee engagement. Contribute to building a cohesive and high-performing culture.
• People Strategy & Advisory
  Be the go-to resource for HR queries and challenges. Champion culture initiatives and talent strategy that aligns with our growth aspirations.

What You Bring:

• Proven experience in an HR Manager or Business Partner role, ideally in a high-growth, professional services, or finance environment
• Deep understanding of Australian employment law, HR best practice, and compliance
• A strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to align people programs with business outcomes

What We Offer:

• A pivotal role in shaping a growing business
• A collaborative and ambitious leadership team
• Competitive remuneration package
• A modern CBD-based office with hybrid working flexibility
• An opportunity to build a high-performance HR function from the ground up

Ready to make your mark and grow make a difference
Apply now to [email protected]