People & Culture Services Manager

• People & Culture Services Manager
• Full Time Permanent Role
• Adelaide Based Position with Hybrid working arrangement

We are seeking an experienced People & Culture Services Manager to lead the establishment and ongoing management of a high-performing People Services function. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and hands-on leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional employee experiences, driving operational excellence, and implementing best-practice HR processes. Previous experience with Dayforce implementation is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of the People & Culture Shared Services function.
• Establish and oversee core People Services including onboarding, payroll coordination, HR administration, reporting, and employee support.
• Lead the implementation, configuration, and continuous improvement of the Dayforce HCM platform.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, compliance, and service delivery.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Produce meaningful workforce reporting and analytics to support business decision-making.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify opportunities to improve employee experience and operational performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing People Services team.
• Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation, policies, and organisational standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver successful People & Culture initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience leading a People & Culture, HR Operations, or HR Shared Services function.
• Proven experience establishing or transforming People Services or Shared Services teams.
• Essential: Hands-on experience implementing and supporting the Dayforce HCM platform.
• Strong understanding of HR operations, payroll processes, onboarding, reporting, and employee lifecycle management.
• Experience leading organisational change and system implementation projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop teams.
• Analytical mindset with experience using workforce data and reporting to support business decisions.
• Knowledge of Australian employment legislation and HR best practices.

Apply now or reach out to Ivan Aureus at 0480 806 152 for a chat.