HR Manager

Job Title: HR Business Partner/Manager
Location: Sydney, NSW  - fully remote role
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Studio Director / General Manager
Employment Type: Full-time, or 3/4 days week

Job Summary:
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 remote role within Australia or New Zealand 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).