We are seeking an experienced People, Inclusion & Culture (PIC) Manager to join our team on a 12-month parental leave contract. This is a pivotal role responsible for delivering both strategic and operational HR support across the full employee lifecycle, while partnering closely with leaders to drive organisational effectiveness and a high-performing, inclusive culture.
This role is ideally suited to a proactive HR professional who is looking to join a tight knit team in a creative environment. If you're looking for a role that allows you exposure to all aspects of the people lifecycle, apply now!
Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Manage end-to-end recruitment partnering with hiring managers to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes
- Facilitate recruitment briefings, develop job advertisements, and manage requisitions within Workday
- Screen, shortlist, and coordinate structured interview processes aligned to organisational capability and culture
- Ensure a professional and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle
- Oversee background checks and support seamless offer and onboarding transitions
Culture & Engagement
- Champion organisational values and support their integration across all people practices
- Partner with leaders to foster an engaged, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture
- Support the design and delivery of employee engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion initiatives
- Leverage employee feedback and data to inform culture and engagement strategies
- Assist in the delivery of employee engagement surveys
Onboarding & Offboarding
- Partner with the broader PIC team to deliver a consistent and high-quality onboarding experience
- Continuously improve onboarding processes to enhance engagement, productivity, and retention
- Ensure onboarding content remains current and aligned to business needs
- Manage structured offboarding processes, ensuring a positive and compliant exit experience
- Coordinate cross-functional requirements to support smooth workforce transitions
- Conduct exit interviews and provide insights and trends to senior stakeholders
Employee Relations
- Act as a first point of contact for employee queries and workplace matters
- Support the management of employee relations cases, including documentation, coordination, and escalation
- Partner with senior stakeholders to ensure fair, consistent, and compliant outcomes
- Assist in preparing documentation and correspondence for ER matters
Compliance & Governance
- Manage compliance registers and track completion of mandatory training
- Provide reporting and insights on compliance status, identifying and escalating risks where required
- Ensure adherence to employment legislation, internal policies, and governance frameworks
- Manage the conflict-of-interest process locally, supporting the Head of HR in developing COI submissions to the global team
Learning & Development
- Support the delivery and continuous improvement of learning initiatives
- Maintain and enhance learning resources to ensure accessibility and relevance
- Contribute to development initiatives that build capability across the organisation
HR Operations & Systems
- Oversee key HR processes including probation tracking and organisational data updates
- Maintain organisational charts and support workforce visibility
- Ensure the accuracy and ongoing improvement of the PIC Hub (SharePoint), including policies and resources
About You
- Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline
- +5 years' experience in a generalist HR role
- Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end recruitment
- Experience working with HRIS platforms (e.g. Workday)
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgement
- Resilient, adaptable, and solutions-focused, with the ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously
Human Resources Manager employer: Universal Music Australia
At Universal Music Australia, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that thrives on creativity and collaboration. As part of the world's leading music company, employees enjoy unique benefits such as 'U-Days' for personal pursuits, opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment, and the chance to engage with the dynamic music industry. Join us to turn your passion for numbers into impactful insights while working alongside talented teams in a fast-paced, innovative setting.
