People & Culture Manager

Lead the Evolution of Our Employee Experience!

About The Role:

We're looking for a strategic and people-focused People & Culture Manager to lead the design and delivery of an exceptional employee experience across Experteq. This senior leadership role partners closely with the Chief People Officer and works across the business to embed a culture of engagement, wellbeing, inclusion, and performance. You will balance these initiatives with hands on P&C operations as we continue to shape the future of our data-driven insights, compliance and people performance.

About Us:

Experteq is a proudly Australian-owned IT Managed Services Provider (MSP) and Professional Services Consultancy with over 30 years of experience. We deliver innovative technology solutions to more than 50 clients in the banking, finance, corporate, and government sectors nationwide, including 30% of Australia's Authorised Deposit-taking Institutions.

With a rich history and extensive experience in one of Australia's most regulated industries, our high-performing teams excel in collaborating with clients who demand the highest levels of security, compliance, and regulatory standards. We offer deep technical expertise across a comprehensive range of services, including trusted private and public cloud solutions, end-user services, and business optimisation.

What You Will Do Here:

Strategic Leadership:

• Co-develop and deliver a holistic employee experience strategy aligned with business goals
• Partner with senior leaders to drive enterprise-wide development programs and transformation initiatives
• Contribute to internal communications and engagement events that foster collaboration and culture

People Data & Analytics:

• Enhance and manage HR systems and dashboards to deliver actionable insights
• Ensure accurate and reliable HR data and reporting to support informed decision-making

Compliance & Employee Relations:

• Drive a culture of compliance across induction, learning, and performance
• Lead audits, update policies, and support leaders in managing complex employee relations

Performance & Reward:

• Champion a performance-driven culture linked to optimal pay structures
• Lead calibration sessions and contribute to remuneration reviews

Engagement & Wellbeing:

• Deliver initiatives that improve employee engagement and satisfaction
• Champion mental health and wellbeing programs that embed care and address psychosocial risks

Team Leadership:

• Lead and develop a high-performing People & Culture team
• Role model Experteq's values and leadership behaviours across the organisation

Who You Are:

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources (postgraduate qualifications a plus)
• 10+ years senior HR experience across corporates and SMEs
• Hands-on experience with HRM platforms like Employment Hero, Workday or SAP SuccessFactors
• Eligible to work permanently in Australia

Skills & Competencies:

• Expertise in Organisational Development, Learning & Development, Performance & Reward, and Employee Relations
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills
• High integrity, customer focus, and action orientation

Why You Will Love Working Here:

• Hybrid & Flexible: Work 2 days in the office and 3 from home, with flexible hours that fit your life
• Prime Location: Our Sydney CBD office is right near the QVB and close to everything you need
• Culture & Community: We take our work seriously, not ourselves. Expect real collaboration, learning and shared wins
• Wellbeing & Support: Access mental health resources, confidential EAP, study leave, and wellness perks that matter
• Leave Benefits: Get 12 weeks of universal parental leave plus a paid day off on your birthday
• Career Growth: Work with leading tech and industries, with clear support to grow your career
• Recognition: Your contributions count. We celebrate wins, milestones and referrals with real rewards

Diversity And Inclusion:

We embrace diversity and inclusion that benefits everyone. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Unsolicited resumes or profiles sent to any employee will not be accepted.