HR Manager

Are you an experienced People & Culture professional or HR Manager looking for your next challenge? Join our dynamic, integrated agency group in the heart of Sydney CBD. Metropolis is a marketing consultancy for the property industry.

As our HR Manager, you'll be working across our agency group (Metropolis, Charles Lloyd & CampaignXpress) as the heartbeat of our team - partnering closely with leadership to build a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture, while owning the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.

This is a great opportunity for someone with 5+ years' HR or People & Culture experience, ideally gained within a creative, agency, or professional services environment, who is confident advising and influencing senior leadership as a trusted partner to the business.

We know job titles vary between companies, so here's what this role looks like for us - and what we are looking for:A typical week includes:

Championing our agency group's values and culture: monitoring team morale, running our staff engagement survey and partnering with our Organic Social team to showcase our people and attract top talent.

Managing the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, 90-day plan reviews, probation and offboarding. Plus maintaining all P&C documentation, contracts, policies and the employee handbook.

Leading our Rewards & Recognition platform and Wellness Matters initiative and overseeing our EAP account so every team member knows how to access support.

Supporting recruitment activities: writing job ads, screening applicants, coordinating interviews and managing key recruiter partnerships and fees when needed.

Partnering with agency leaders on role design, succession planning and team structure, plus managing the annual training budget and individual development plans.

Keeping the business compliant and current: tracking changes to employment law across NSW, VIC, QLD and/or Australia and delivering regular training to leaders on people risk and best practice.

Our ideal person:

• Has 5+ years' experience in a People & Culture or HR role, ideally within a creative, agency or professional services environment
• Has a solid understanding of HR practices, compliance and people management frameworks
• Is warm, emotionally intelligent and a trusted confidant across the team and leadership
• Confidently advises and influences senior leadership, acting as a strategic partner to the business
• Is highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive with a solutions-focused mindset
• Leads with empathy and fairness, balancing business needs with employee wellbeing
• Is confident working autonomously and can manage a broad remit with flexibility
• If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

What makes working at Metropolis so great?☀️ Summer Fridays: clock off at 2pm during Dec-Feb to enjoy some sunshine☕ Free Coffees: daily barista-made coffee from a local cafe, on us!🌱 Career Development: opportunities to grow your skills, explore new paths, and shape your future🏆 Employee Recognition Program: celebrating our people with tangible rewards🏡 Property Industry: Be part of a social, people-focused space and build valuable knowledge and long-lasting relationships.