HR Manager - (Part time)
Transactional
Job Description
About the Business: Our client is a premium hospitality group with an exciting pipeline of new venue openings. Known for exceptional guest experiences and a people-first culture, this is a business that genuinely values its HR function and gives its people leaders the autonomy to make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities: - Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and venue managers, developing and implementing people and culture strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Own the full employee lifecycle across all venues — workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance, development, and offboarding.
- Manage all immigration and visa sponsorship processes, ensuring compliance with Fair Work legislation, the Restaurant Industry Award, and WHS obligations.
- Lead employee relations matters including investigations, performance management, disciplinary processes, and conflict resolution.
- Drive culture, engagement, and retention initiatives, with hands-on support for new venue openings.
- Build scalable systems and processes to support the group's continued growth.
About You:You're a confident, commercially minded People & Culture professional who thrives on ownership, complexity, and working close to the business. You don't need hand-holding — you know how to get things done and bring others along with you.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior generalist HR or P&C role
- Proven experience in hospitality and with the Restaurant Industry Award
- Strong, hands-on experience managing immigration and visa sponsorship
- Comprehensive knowledge of Australian employment law
- Ability to operate independently while influencing at a senior level
- Strong judgement, discretion, and communication skills
What's on Offer:- Part-time role, 3 days per week, offering genuine flexibility
- Salary up to $115,000 pro rata + Superannuation
- Genuine autonomy and a standalone senior seat at the table
- A business that is growing & close knit team
