- Growing animation studio
- Sole HR in the studio - help shape the business
- Great opportunity for a BP wanting to take the next step
The HR Manager will oversee human resources functions for a busy animation studio in Sydney. The role includes responsibility for compliance with Australian employment law, contracts and policy development, recruitment coordination, and culture initiatives. This is a hybrid role with flexible working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
Employment Relations & Compliance:
- Interpret and apply Australian Industrial Relations (IR) law, including award compliance.
- Draft and manage employment contracts, HR policies, and procedures.
- Provide support in employee relations, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution.
HR Operations:
- Maintain employee records and oversee HR administration.
- Lead performance review cycles and assist in policy updates.
- Ensure legal compliance across HR functions.
Recruitment & Onboarding:
- Support hiring managers with job briefs, ad creation, and candidate sourcing.
- Coordinate interviews and manage onboarding documentation and processes.
- Provide a smooth onboarding experience for all new staff.
Culture & Engagement:
- Lead staff engagement initiatives, wellbeing programs, and team events.
- Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the studio.
- Foster a positive, creative work culture aligned with studio values.
Required Experience & Skills:
- Minimum 3 years' experience in an HR Manager or Advisor role.
- Strong understanding of Australian employment law and HR compliance.
- Experience drafting and reviewing contracts and workplace policies.
- Familiarity with end-to-end recruitment processes.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- High attention to detail and confidentiality.
- Right to work in Australia (no sponsorship available).
Preferred Experience:
- Previous experience in creative, production, or animation environments.
- Exposure to HR software (e.g., Employment Hero, JobAdder, BambooHR).
