People & Culture Lead

The Opportunity!

Luminary is looking for a People & Culture Lead to join our team. We're an agency of choice for top digital talent, and we believe in investing in our people first. We've been recognised as one of both Australia and Indonesia's Top 20 workplaces under 100 employees and are a certified B-Corp.

We have 90+ passionate people that are committed to creating digital experiences that matter. As our career grows, each of us have to deal with the challenges of growing in the role, adapting to change, dealing with life and family issues, overcoming our self doubt, navigating the complexity of projects, dealing with failure and ultimately overcoming our inner critic.

Our People & Culture team plays an essential role in championing our values and nurturing a positive, healthy, and happy workplace where every team member feels valued and supported.

As our People & Culture Lead, you will be instrumental in helping our people navigate the challenges of professional growth and change so they can be their best. You will partner with our teams on all aspects of the employee journey, from recruitment and onboarding to career development and pathway planning.

This is a fulfilling and impactful role where you will support our team at their best and worst moments, helping to build a culture where people can be their authentic selves, feel psychologically safe, and thrive.

Working at Luminary

You are going to love working with the team!

At Luminary, we offer a Work From Anywhere Policy, which enables you to work from an environment where you can be at your best. This role will be based in our Melbourne office, with the expectation that you'll be in the office two days a week or more to connect with your colleagues.

If you are looking after kids or parents and need to go part time, we are open to it. If you are based in Sydney, Brisbane, Bali or Jakarta, we are also open to talking about the prospect of you doing the role from one of these locations.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an empathy-led, compassionate, proactive, and detail-oriented People & Culture Lead with a strong understanding of HR best practices and Australian labour laws. You'll have a high degree of empathy and emotional intelligence, and be skilled at handling sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism.

You'll also have a curious mind, a solution-oriented approach to problem-solving, and the ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels of the organisation.

Responsibilities

As a People & Culture Lead, you will be responsible for:

• Team Member Relations & Coaching: Acting as the first point of contact for team members' queries, providing guidance on HR matters, and coaching Discipline Leads to build their leadership capabilities in both Australia and Indonesia.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Coordinating and facilitating the recruitment process, including managing job ads and communicating with applicants. You'll also coordinate onboarding for new team members with relevant teams.
• Employee Health & Wellbeing: Supporting initiatives that ensure a positive, healthy, and happy experience for our team members, championing our company culture and values.
• HR Administration & Compliance: Maintaining accurate employee records, HRIS data, and ensuring compliance with all relevant employment laws.
• Strategic Initiatives: Contributing to the development and execution of People & Culture strategies, including diversity & inclusion initiatives and workforce planning.
• Training: Supporting our training plan and assisting the team with presenting their knowledge.
• Continuous Improvement: Supporting our commitment to professional development and a culture of continuous learning.
• Complaints Management: Serving as a point of contact for People & Culture complaints and helping team members resolve issues.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a People & Culture or HR role, preferably in a fast-paced or high-growth environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
• Solid understanding of Australian labour laws and HR best practices.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and G Suite.
• Experience in an organisation of a similar size (50-150 employees) is a bonus.
• A relevant degree or certification in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is also a bonus.
• Interest in AI

Submission Tips

Please provide a one-page cover letter explaining what skills you will bring to the role and why you would be a great fit with Luminary.

We celebrate diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.

We are one of the best digital agencies in the APAC region. This is your chance to be part of it!