People and Culture Manager

Job title : People and Culture Manager
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Job reference : 1553374
About the Organization:
Be a part of a forward-thinking, customer-focused business with a national footprint, serving a variety of industries including FMCG, Agriculture, Health, and Packaging. Headquartered in Dandenong, our client is looking for an energetic People & Culture Manager to join their team and make a positive impact.

What’s on Offer:
  • Join a dynamic, customer-oriented organization
  • Work across diverse industries with real opportunities for impact
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Collaborative, supportive work environment
About the Role:
Based in Dandenong, with regular site visits to Mickleham and occasional interstate travel, this People & Culture Manager role reports directly to the CEO and sits on the executive leadership team. You’ll oversee a small team of two and lead key initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Employee Lifecycle Management: Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding, ensuring a positive employee journey.
  • Performance & Succession: Establish frameworks for performance management and succession planning to drive motivation and growth.
  • Leadership Development: Provide coaching and support to leaders, nurturing a culture of continuous learning.
  • Employee Relations: Handle employee relations matters, including investigations and performance improvement plans.
  • Change Management: Lead projects that embed organizational values, engaging employees in key change initiatives.
  • Additional Responsibilities: Design and implement training programs to meet workforce planning and compliance needs and stay updated on HR trends, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Qualifications and Experience:
We’re looking for an experienced HR generalist with:
  • A degree in Human Resource Management or related field
  • Proven experience working with blue- and white-collar workforces
  • Success in building and embedding frameworks for performance, succession, and leadership development
If this sounds like your next career step, please apply with an updated resume using the link below. For a confidential discussion, contact Rebecca Aparo at 0457 721 149 or raparo@sharpandcarter.com.au.