Head of People & Culture
Core
Strategic People & Culture leader responsible for Industrial Relations, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, and organizational change in a major public transport operation.
Role type
Executive-level Head of People & Culture (Strategy & Operations)
Builds
High-performing, engaged, and sustainable workforce within a complex, multi-site bus operator
Domain
Public Transport / Mobility / Industrial Relations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Industrial Relations strategy, Enterprise bargaining negotiations, Australian employment legislation expertise, Union relationship management, Workforce planning, Leadership development, Stakeholder management, Change management, Data-driven decision making, Commercial acumen
Preferred skills
Experience in large complex multi-site organizations, Success in navigating highly unionized environments
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead all Industrial Relations activities including enterprise bargaining and union engagement; Develop and execute IR strategies balancing performance and risk; Provide expert advice on employment legislation and workplace disputes; Represent the business in employment tribunals and hearings; Develop and implement people strategies supporting organizational objectives; Drive talent management, succession planning, and leadership development; Oversee recruitment strategy and diversity initiatives; Deliver workforce reporting and compliance requirements; Analyze workforce metrics for cost optimization and improvement.
Seniority
Executive, C-suite partner to Managing Director