HR Manager

EP Australia Sydney, Sydney

Published 31st March 2025


Job Description

Great role! Looking for a rock solid 2IC.

We are looking for a HR Manager who is passionate about ensuring consistently strong and supportive networks and creating a workplace where people thrive? Reporting to the Director of People and Culture, you’ll collaborate closely to implement strategic HR initiatives, working hand-in-hand with the screen and broadcast industries.

With a largely internal focus, this team is responsible for providing information, guidance, resources and support, helping to ensure an emotionally and culturally safe environment that values difference and promotes inclusivity, whilst creating a culture that celebrates creativity, wellbeing and lifelong learning.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

Managing a small team, you’ll play a key role in shaping the organisation’s culture, values, and people strategies.
You’ll be overseeing HR initiatives that attract, develop, and retain top talent.
You’ll be championing a safe environment where employees feel valued and empowered.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Report directly to the Director of People and Culture, collaborating closely to implement strategic HR initiatives.
Work closely with senior leaders to implement forward-thinking HR strategies that enhance workplace culture and performance.
Develop and execute inclusive recruitment and retention strategies to build a strong employee value proposition.
Drive initiatives that support diversity, belonging, and professional development.
Ensure policies and procedures align with best practices and legal frameworks, including industrial relations and workplace health and safety.
Lead organisational change efforts, ensuring smooth transitions and effective workforce planning.

What You'll Bring to the Table:
Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Proven HR leadership experience across key HR functions such as talent management, organisational development, workforce planning, and employee relations.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills – you can influence, negotiate, and build trust at all levels.
Experience in fostering an inclusive and psychologically safe work environment.
A strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and innovation.
Knowledge of the Australian industrial relations landscape, workplace legislation, and best HR practices.

What’s in It for You?
A values-led organisation where creativity, excellence, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
The opportunity to make a real difference in the employee experience.
A supportive and innovative environment where your ideas and expertise are valued.
If you’re ready to bring fresh energy and strategic leadership to an HR role that matters, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and help shape a workplace where people thrive.

This is an ongoing fulltime position, onsite or hybrid. We are also open to hearing from people who are interested in condensed hours or parttime.

Employment Checks Needed:
Working With Children Check
National Police Check

Other Employment Requirements:
The occupant of this position must hold the unrestricted and indefinite Right to Work in Australia
Possess qualifications in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) - Should you not have qualifications, you must be willing to be trained in MHFA.

EP Australia

Member since: September 2020

Description:
For more than two decades EP Australia has been providing recruitment and executive search to the creative industries. We work across executive, C-suite and all types of creative and non-creative roles.