The People Programs Associate Manager will play a key supporting role in delivering talent, engagement, and inclusion programs that enable a positive and impactful employee experience. Reporting to the People Programs lead, this role is responsible for coordinating and supporting the successful execution of people initiatives across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding and engagement to leadership development, employee voice, and recognition.
This position is ideal for a passionate HR professional who is highly organised, adaptable, and eager to grow their experience across multiple people focused workstreams. You will help ensure the smooth execution of programs that enhance culture, build capability, and contribute to Accenture's broader people and transformation goals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Program Coordination & Support: Support the implementation of people programs, including planning, tracking, and coordinating logistics. Work closely with HR and cross-functional teams to ensure programs are delivered on time and to a high standard.
* Early career strategy and program: Build location and Service Delivery Centre growth through structured early careers programs and partnerships aligned to the Canberra/SDC growth strategy and ongoing integration.
* Inclusion & Wellbeing Initiatives: Support the delivery of inclusion, safety, and wellbeing programs that foster an equitable and inclusive culture.
* Recognition Programs: Manage and coordinate employee recognition programs to ensure they are timely, meaningful, and aligned with company values.
* Employee Experience Support: Contribute to employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives, supporting the delivery of listening sessions, events, and campaigns that build a positive employee experience.
* Communications & Content Creation: Prepare engaging internal communications, presentations, and program materials. Ensure consistency in messaging and brand tone across touchpoints.
* Data & Reporting: Assist with gathering, analysing, and reporting on people program data and feedback. Help identify trends and insights to inform program enhancements.
* Workshops: Organise learning, leadership, and engagement events including scheduling, communications, and other coordination requirements.
* Change Management Support: Assist in delivering communications and engagement materials to support people-related change initiatives.
* Collaboration: Partner closely with the People Programs Manager, HR Business Partners, and other team members to ensure alignment and synergy across initiatives.
Key Requirements:
* Experience in HR, employee engagement, or related people-focused roles, ideally with exposure to employee surveys, recognition, or inclusion initiatives.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes to deadline.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing internal communications or reports.
* Data-literate, with the ability to track and interpret feedback or survey data to inform program decisions.
* Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
* Adaptable and versatile, able to shift focus as priorities evolve and willing to take initiative to get things done.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with HR systems or survey platforms is a plus.
* A strong customer-focused mindset and a passion for contributing to a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
Desirable Skills:
* Understanding of local Inclusion and Diversity landscape and early career partners.
* Familiarity with employee engagement surveys and/or recognition platforms.
* Strong understanding of global and local Inclusion and Diversity landscape and local regulatory requirements.
* Experience working on internal communication campaigns or engagement initiatives.
* Understanding of change management practices or HR project coordination.
* Experience working across cross functional teams.
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