• Join a contemporary and growing hospitality group as their first P&C hire!
• Partner closely with the owners and leaders to establish a trusted presence for HR.
• Competitive salary up to $150-160k + super and benefits.

The Company

A privately owned, contemporary and well regarded hospitality group, our client is the owner operator of a boutique hotel + variety of bakeries and cafes. Located throughout the Surry Hills to Inner West region of Sydney, they are renowned for creating spaces that celebrate craft, culture, and connection with a modern style that speaks to high end food and beverage service. In pursuing moderate growth, and wanting to take care of their existing team, they have decided now is the right time to invest in their very first People & Culture hire!

Joining this design-forward group of companies you will be tasked with laying the foundation for HR and supporting the leadership team in pushing boundaries in hospitality excellence. A role that has been designed to encompass a true mix of operational and strategic leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to establish key frameworks and set the stage for strategic future growth.

The Leaders

Reporting to the company directors will see you form a predominant relationship with one person who will drive the implementation of People & Culture throughout the group with your guidance. Working for entrepreneurs requires a flexible, adaptable, and patient mindset. You will need to guide these creatives on what a sound P&C foundation looks like whilst demonstrating the value that can be achieved for both the business and it’s people by doing that well. You will enjoy a collaborative, open minded dynamic, good flexibility and a runway to impart your experience and knowledge for the benefit of this organisation and it’s people.

The Opportunity

As the first People & Culture Manager, you will take on both a mix of operational and strategic responsibilities and be instrumental in driving the overall people strategy across the group of companies. Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing P&C frameworks with an initial focus on policies, contracts and procedures. Moving onto to operations, talent, performance, learning, and engagement.
• Establishing strong foundations. Ensuring onboarding is smooth, career pathways are clear, and there is a workforce planning approach in place to support the group’s continued growth.
• Focusing on culture and leadership. You will partner with the management team to define and embed a high-performance and supportive workplace culture, whilst uplifting the capability of current leaders.
• Establishing learning and development; there is an opportunity to assess and extend the company’s training offering, implementing bespoke solutions tailored to the hospitality industry.
• Ensuring equitable remuneration and compliance with all legislative requirements, you will oversee annual processes and ensure the company adheres to all relevant Australian workplace laws and standards.
• Curation of a unique and contemporary employee experience that will foster a workplace environment that prioritises inclusion, diversity, and satisfaction. In doing so minimising attrition and improving other P&C metrics!

About You

We are looking for a People & Culture professional who thrives in taking a hands-on approach whilst thinking strategically about the long-term growth of a business. You will be able to navigate the balance between immediate operational needs and laying the groundwork for future initiatives. Ideally you will have worked in a ‘greenfield’ role before and hence have prior exposure to building a HR function from the ground up. Contrary you may have exposure operating in a standalone capacity and be comfortable with the autonomy and responsibility that comes with that. Any exposure to the hospitality sector is advantageous, as is experience working in a comparable environment (privately owned, multi-site, smaller in size, operational workforce). Finally, you will be a strong generalist with proven experience in HR projects and setting up foundations. You will have a passion for fostering a positive workplace culture, with a focus on growth and continuous improvement and thrive in what is a fast-paced and contemporary environment!

The Process

To be considered for this opportunity please submit your resume as soon as possible. Followed by a meeting with Levyl, you will meet with the Director/Owners followed by a second/ third stage with the operational leadership team. We look forward to hearing from you!

Levyl encourage diverse, equitable and inclusive recruitment solutions and commit to respond to every applicant. We make selection and shortlist decisions based on your skills, experience, personal attributes, and motivators. Should you be successful for interview, we will tender you an interview accommodation checklist, so that you can let us know how we can support you to perform at your best.