About the Organisation

Our client is a global business within the financial services and trading space, known for its strong compliance structure, collaborative culture, and focus on continuous growth and innovation.

Headquartered in Melbourne, the organisation employs over 700 people worldwide across multiple regions. Privately owned and scaling rapidly, it offers a fast-paced, dynamic environment where people are supported, trusted, and encouraged to bring their best each day.

What’s on Offer

• Lead and mentor a small, capable People & Culture team of two.
• Enjoy hybrid flexibility (3 days in office – Tuesday, Thursday and one additional day).
• Be part of an environment that invests in learning and development through leadership programs and LinkedIn Learning.
• Bonus on completion of assignment

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this 12-month maternity leave contract will suit an experienced HR professional who enjoys variety, autonomy and pace.

You’ll play a key role in leading a small team while managing global cyclical activities, engagement programs and key business initiatives. Acting as a trusted advisor, you’ll guide leaders on people matters, help embed new frameworks, and continue building a strong, high-performing culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support two team members while fostering a positive and collaborative culture.
• Manage global HR cycles including performance reviews, engagement surveys, and remuneration processes.
• Act as an escalation point for complex employee relations issues, guiding leaders to manage risk and build capability.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver practical, people-focused solutions.
• Support the delivery of leadership programs and professional development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and accessible HR information across internal systems.
• Partner closely with Payroll on remuneration and people data reporting.
• Coordinate HR activities and processes across multiple global locations.
• Contribute to culture, engagement and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a senior HR generalist or business partnering capacity.
• Demonstrated success managing cyclical HR programs and global people processes.
• Strong ER/IR knowledge and ability to handle complex people matters with confidence.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• A proactive, collaborative, and adaptable approach.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving business environment.

If you’re an experienced HR professional looking for a broad, hands-on role in a dynamic and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, contact Rebecca Aparo on 0457 721 149 or [email protected], or apply with your CV via the link below.