People and Culture Manager, Australia

Consulting & Generalist HR (Human Resources & Recruitment)

Full time

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ZigZag is looking for a People and Culture Manager to join our team

About our client
Our client builds shipping that is good for the world. They help small businesses thrive by making parcel delivery simple, reliable and affordable. They're a B Corp and the first 100% carbon neutral delivery service in Australia, Canada, and the United States, where they harness major courier networks to create a delivery service that levels the playing field for small businesses.

They envision a world where small businesses can compete on a level playing field with the big man. Our client is a fast-growing business with bold ambitions and big dreams.

In the last few years, they've made huge strides towards their goal of becoming the largest SMB eCommerce courier in the world, moving from a single country operation in Australia to successful launch and operation in the US and Canada. They've also launched major partnerships with Vestiaire Collective, eBay, Shopify and, Etsy too

But most importantly, they're a bunch of good people doing good work. Wanna join us?

About the role
They're looking for an outstanding people person to hit the ground running on HR business partnership for their global team

As they continue to grow as a global team, your purpose is to improve/ensure organizational compliance with global HR regulations, manage global payroll operations and reporting, support People Business Partnering initiatives, and assist in Employee Relations and Employee Experience efforts. As a key People & Culture team member, you'll contribute to operational activities, programs, and projects that make our client a place where people can do their best work.

What you'll do

• Ensuring adherence to employment laws and regulations
• Mitigating legal risks by staying updated on compliance standards
• Acting as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to managers on People/compliance-related issues
• Fostering positive employee relations and resolve conflicts effectively
• Contributing to talent management initiatives to attract and retain top talent
• Ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Maintaining confidentiality of payroll information and protect employee privacy
• Addressing payroll discrepancies and implement corrective actions as needed
  

What you'll need
You are an expert in global HR compliance and payroll operations with exceptional analytical skills. You are adept at navigating complex systems and encouraging the support of your stakeholders to tackle compliance challenges together.

In addition, you are someone who:

• Has a strong background in HR compliance regulations and global payroll management, particularly in complying with Australian legislation
• Navigates complex HRIS systems and payroll software
• Communicates compliance policies and payroll procedures effectively
• Focuses on accuracy in payroll processing and compliance documentation
• Identifies the root causes of compliance issues and implements corrective actions
• Stays organized and meets compliance deadlines independently
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to streamline organizational compliance efficiency
• Provides guidance and support to junior team members or leaders in navigating People/compliance issues
• Seeks legal guidance when interpreting complex regulations, and has a professional network or access to forums to seek advice on compliance challenges
• Leverages technical support for troubleshooting or implementing systems

You must also have:

• 10 years of progressive experience in HR/People & Culture teams, preferably with global exposure to business partnering, payroll, and compliance activities

What we're offering

• 15 days of paid holidays
• 15 days of sick leave
• Birthday day leave
• Night Differential pay as applicable
• HMO on Day 1 + 1 free dependent
• Remote work allowance
• Fun Budget to celebrate events
• Working with an awesome team :)
  

What matters to our client
They believe that their culture is one of their most important assets. They have 5 key values that they look for in every member of their team.

• Humble - They put others first. They embrace and seek feedback from others
• Honest - They speak gently but frankly. They take ownership of their mistakes and speak the truth
• Happy - They enjoy the journey. They are optimistic and find opportunities in all things
• Hungry - They aspire to make a difference. They aim high, step out of our comfort zones, and tackle the hard problems
• High-Performing - They relentlessly deliver. They know the goal and work fearlessly towards it.
  

Legally, they need you to know this:
They are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, orientation, marital status, veteran or disability status.

But it's important to our client that you know this:

They strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better outcomes. They are working hard to increase the diversity of their team wherever they can and they actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it.

If you want to be a part of something remarkable then they're excited to hear from you.

ZigZag builds powerful partnerships that multiply impact in every aspect of life - clients, stakeholders, employees, and the community.

Anyone can find multiple talents online. True talents lasts long and is driven by goals through supported performance - from technology to management.

To reach impactful results you need a real partner, not a disposable task taker. ZigZag employees are continuous learners motivated by impact. Our high-touch onboarding, top-of-the-line technology, career support and community set ZigZag employees apart. We believe that treating our team incredibly well, they will return incredible service to our clients.

ZigZag sources, onboards, and supports exceptional talents to partner with exceptional businesses. ZigZag partnerships are powered by performance, integrity, and agility that exponentially decreases input and increase output.

ZigZag builds powerful partnerships that multiply impact in every aspect of life - clients, stakeholders, employees, and the community.

Anyone can find multiple talents online. True talents lasts long and is driven by goals through supported performance - from technology to management.

To reach impactful results you need a real partner, not a disposable task taker. ZigZag employees are continuous learners motivated by impact. Our high-touch onboarding, top-of-the-line technology, career support and community set ZigZag employees apart. We believe that treating our team incredibly well, they will return incredible service to our clients.

ZigZag sources, onboards, and supports exceptional talents to partner with exceptional businesses. ZigZag partnerships are powered by performance, integrity, and agility that exponentially decreases input and increase output.

Perks and benefits

Medical

HMO day 1 with additional dependent enrollment pro

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