HR Manager - Employee Experience & Talent - Australia | Fully Remote | Global Scope This isn't a traditional HR role. If you care about how people actually experience a company from day one through to growth this is where you'll have real impact. We're looking for an HR Manager on a 12 month mat leave contract to lead employee experience, onboarding, and core people programs across a global, distributed team. What you'll own Employee Experience & Onboarding Design onboarding that people remember (for the right reasons) Improve key lifecycle moments - onboarding, transitions, growth Ensure every new hire is set up to perform from day one People Programs Run performance and review cycles Lead engagement surveys and action plans Support remuneration reviews Contribute to talent mapping and succession planning Culture, Events & Communication Deliver internal events (All Hands, team initiatives, EOY) Shape clear, engaging internal comms Build connection across a remote, global workforce Talent & Workforce Support Partner with leaders on workforce planning Support hiring processes and improve candidate experience Systems & Reporting Manage HRIS (e.g. BambooHR or similar) Provide insights to support people decisions Continuously improve systems and processes What you bring Core experience HR Generalist or HR Manager background Strong focus on employee experience / people programs Experience with HR systems (BambooHR or similar) Worked in global or distributed teams How you operate Highly organised, able to juggle multiple priorities Confident working with senior stakeholders Strong judgement and ability to work autonomously What sets you apart High emotional intelligence — people trust you Adaptable in fast-moving environments Comfortable handling sensitive situations Exposure to L&D, onboarding design, or talent programs Experience in a scaling or startup environment (ideal) Why this role matters You'll shape: How new hires experience the business from day one How teams stay connected across regions How people programs actually land — not just exist How the business operates Fast-paced, evolving environment Global, distributed teams High ownership and accountability Continuous improvement mindset Why join Fully remote role (Australia-based) Work closely with global leadership Real influence on how the business scales Build programs that genuinely impact people Apply now to start a conversation