Head Of People And Culture

Bloom HR Pty Ltd·Remote(Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia)

HR & People

WFA Digital Insight

As demand for skilled People & Culture leaders grows, with a 25% increase in remote job postings in the last year, Bloom HR's latest role stands out for its focus on shaping organisational culture and workforce strategy. With the ability to work remotely and contribute to a purpose-driven organisation, this position is ideal for experienced leaders seeking a challenge. Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate their expertise in organisational development, change management, and stakeholder engagement, as well as their ability to balance strategic vision with practical delivery.

Job Description

About the Role

The Head of People and Culture at Bloom HR Pty Ltd will play a critical role in shaping the organisation's culture and workforce strategy, driving growth and evolution in a rapidly changing environment. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, this position will provide strategic advice and support to the CEO, Executives, and leaders across the organisation, helping to establish the foundations for a high-performing and sustainable organisation. With a focus on remote work and digital skills, this role offers the opportunity to work with a leading research organisation and contribute to meaningful social impact.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the People & Culture function, driving organisational culture, engagement, and leadership capability, and partnering with leaders through organisational change and transformation. This role will also involve building contemporary people systems, frameworks, and processes, leading employee and industrial relations matters, and supporting workforce capability, retention, and succession planning.

What You Will Do

Lead ANROWS' People & Culture strategy and workforce planning, driving organisational growth and evolution
Strengthen organisational culture, engagement, and leadership capability through effective stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Partner with leaders through organisational change and transformation, providing strategic advice and support
Build contemporary people systems, frameworks, and processes, leveraging digital skills and remote work capabilities
Lead employee and industrial relations matters, ensuring compliance with Australian employment law and industrial relations frameworks
Support workforce capability, retention, and succession planning, driving psychosocial safety, wellbeing, and trauma-informed practice
Oversee organisational development initiatives, remuneration frameworks, and workforce planning, providing strategic workforce advice and insights to the Executive and Board
Drive organisational development and change management initiatives, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement
Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to establish the People & Culture function, driving strategic vision and practical delivery

What We Are Looking For

Significant experience in senior People & Culture or Human Resources leadership roles, with a strong track record of driving organisational growth and evolution
Strong expertise in organisational development, workforce planning, and change management, with the ability to balance strategic vision with practical delivery
Sound knowledge of Australian employment law, industrial relations, and compliance frameworks, with the ability to provide strategic advice and support
Experience building or strengthening people systems, frameworks, and processes, leveraging digital skills and remote work capabilities
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to partner with leaders and drive organisational change
Strong resilience, judgement, and emotional intelligence, with the ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity
A collaborative, hands-on, and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to drive strategic vision and practical delivery

Nice to Have

Experience working in purpose-driven organisations, government, research, community services, higher education, or complex corporate environments
Certification in Human Resources or a related field, with a strong understanding of Australian employment law and industrial relations frameworks
Experience with remote work and digital skills, with the ability to leverage technology to drive organisational growth and evolution

Benefits and Perks

A highly flexible and largely remote working environment, with the opportunity to contribute to meaningful social impact
Salary packaging benefits, with a competitive remuneration package
A collaborative and purpose-driven leadership team, with a strong focus on organisational culture and workforce strategy
The opportunity to influence strategy and organisational direction, driving growth and evolution in a rapidly changing environment
Quarterly in-person team gatherings and leadership offsites, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and communication
The chance to build and leave a lasting legacy within the organisation, contributing to meaningful social impact and organisational growth

How to Stand Out

Develop a strong understanding of Australian employment law and industrial relations frameworks to demonstrate your expertise in the field
Highlight your experience in organisational development, workforce planning, and change management to stand out as a candidate
Showcase your ability to balance strategic vision with practical delivery, leveraging digital skills and remote work capabilities
Prepare to discuss your experience in building or strengthening people systems, frameworks, and processes, and your approach to driving organisational growth and evolution
Be prepared to provide examples of your stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, and your ability to partner with leaders and drive organisational change
Consider obtaining certification in Human Resources or a related field to demonstrate your commitment to the profession and your expertise in the field

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