People & Culture Manager
People & Culture Manager
Own and shape the People & Culture function in a high-growth environment, working directly with the CEO
About the Organisation:
We’re partnering with a high-growth, Financial Services business operating across Australia, New Zealand and the US. With a strong market presence and continued expansion, the organisation is entering an exciting next phase of growth.
Having scaled quickly, the focus is now on strengthening internal capability, building more structure and continuing to evolve how the business supports its people. It’s a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a strong sense of ownership, where leadership is approachable, engaged and open to doing things differently.
About the Role:
This is a newly created, standalone People & Culture Manager role and a genuine opportunity to build something from the ground up. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll have full ownership of the P&C function, with the space to shape how it looks, feels and operates.
You’ll work closely with leadership to bring clarity and consistency to people practices while supporting day-to-day delivery. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being hands-on, influencing at a senior level, and making a visible impact across the business.
Key responsibilities include:
You’re someone who thrives in environments where you can build, shape and influence. You enjoy being close to the business and are comfortable creating structure where it doesn’t yet exist. You’re hands-on, commercially minded, and confident in influencing stakeholders while keeping things moving.
Experience:
We’re partnering with a high-growth, Financial Services business operating across Australia, New Zealand and the US. With a strong market presence and continued expansion, the organisation is entering an exciting next phase of growth.
Having scaled quickly, the focus is now on strengthening internal capability, building more structure and continuing to evolve how the business supports its people. It’s a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a strong sense of ownership, where leadership is approachable, engaged and open to doing things differently.
About the Role:
This is a newly created, standalone People & Culture Manager role and a genuine opportunity to build something from the ground up. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll have full ownership of the P&C function, with the space to shape how it looks, feels and operates.
You’ll work closely with leadership to bring clarity and consistency to people practices while supporting day-to-day delivery. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being hands-on, influencing at a senior level, and making a visible impact across the business.
Key responsibilities include:
- End-to-end ownership of the People & Culture function
- Building policies, frameworks and core HR processes from scratch
- Partnering with leaders to strengthen culture and performance
- Evolving performance practices and introducing greater consistency
- Managing recruitment and improving onboarding experiences
- Supporting remuneration reviews, benchmarking and reward frameworks
- Managing employee relations and compliance matters
- Introducing HR systems, reporting and more structured ways of working
You’re someone who thrives in environments where you can build, shape and influence. You enjoy being close to the business and are comfortable creating structure where it doesn’t yet exist. You’re hands-on, commercially minded, and confident in influencing stakeholders while keeping things moving.
Experience:
- Proven experience in a standalone or build environment
- Strong generalist HR capability across operations and employee relations
- Confidence in partnering with senior stakeholders
- A proactive, outcomes-focused mindset
- Ability to adapt, prioritise and move at pace
- Experience in fast-growing or evolving environments (highly regarded)
- First dedicated P&C hire - real opportunity to make your mark
- Direct partnership with the CEO and leadership team
- High visibility and influence across the business
- A fast-growing, collaborative environment where you can build something meaningful
Tandem Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary Range:
$140000 - $180000
Work Type:
Full Time
Location:
New South Wales
Date Published:
18-May-2026