Transforming Education Through Innovative Learning Solutions
We're on a mission to empower individuals, organizations, and society to progress. Our innovative learning solutions unlock positive potential through a love of learning.
About the Role
* This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Manager, driving strategic people initiatives that boost morale, retention, and belonging.
* You'll partner with global business leaders to align people strategy with functional and company objectives, anticipating workforce needs and talent implications.
* As a trusted advisor, change leader, and cultural catalyst, you'll support a global, remote-first workforce and work shoulder-to-shoulder with senior leaders to shape how we scale, grow, and thrive.
* From org design and workforce planning to navigating ambiguity and unlocking talent potential, you'll play a critical role in aligning people strategy with business goals.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with global business leaders to develop and implement strategic people plans that drive business outcomes.
* Act as a coach and sounding board to leadership teams, guiding org design, workforce planning, and change navigation across business units.
* Use data and insights to diagnose trends, identify opportunities, and influence decision-making at the leadership level.
* Onboard, guide, and support leaders in performance enablement, employee engagement, and development practices.
* Build manager capability by delivering tailored coaching, frameworks, and tools to enhance leadership effectiveness.
* Champion high standards of performance and clarity by driving accountability frameworks and role expectations.
Requirements
* 7+ years in a strategic HR Business Partner or HR leadership role, high-growth start-up environments or global SaaS environments highly preferred.
* Experience across organizational design, change management, talent planning, leadership development, and employee relations.
* Proven ability to influence, coach, and challenge leaders at all levels while maintaining strong relationships.
* A high degree of emotional intelligence, integrity, pragmatism, and accountability.
* Agility and comfort with ambiguity – you know how to create clarity, even in the gray areas.
* Strong working knowledge of local employment laws and compliance frameworks (global experience is a plus).
Benefits
* An annual bonus or commission plan that rewards your contributions to our success.
* The opportunity to share directly in our success through an Employee Stock Option Plan.
* An additional five days of paid wellbeing and learning leave per year.
* A monthly allowance for internet/phone expenses or public transport.
* An one-off allowance for desk, chair, and/or monitor for your home office setup.
Culture & Organizational Effectiveness
* Serve as a cultural ambassador – promoting our behaviors and fostering engaged, high-performing teams who thrive in a culture rooted in curiosity and lifelong learning.
* Partner with leaders to embed strategic people initiatives that boost morale, retention, and belonging.
Employee Relations & Operational Excellence
* Own and resolve sensitive employee relations matters with fairness, discretion, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
* Collaborate with the People Experience team to support and enforce policies, processes, and programs that drive engagement and compliance.
Talent & Performance Programs
* Guide the execution of key People programs such as performance reviews, compensation cycles, and succession planning.
* Identify team-level and org-wide learning needs in partnership with L&D, ensuring scalable development offerings and comfortable presenting and facilitating.
* Lead initiatives that elevate how we measure, manage, and optimize performance across the organization.
What We Offer
* A competitive salary range between $150k-$180k AUD, depending on skills and experience.
* The opportunity to work with a talented team that's passionate about transforming education through innovative learning solutions.
* A dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters growth, learning, and collaboration.
* The chance to make a meaningful impact on millions of learners worldwide.