People & Culture Manger, ANZ

Job description

What’s the opportunity? The People & Culture Manager serves as the primary HR leader and expert for in-country operations. Working closely with the Chief People Officer and partnering with Global Business Partners (GBPs), you will drive local people strategy, oversee full-lifecycle employee relations, manage local compliance, and champion in-country workplace culture. You act as the key bridge between global people programs and local market needs, ensuring a high-performing and globally aligned organisation. Here’s how you’ll do it: Employee Relations & Manager Advisory Serve as the first point of contact and primary advisor for local managers and leaders on all day-to-day employee lifecycle matters. Provide coaching, mediation, and guidance to managers to handle performance management, conflict resolution, and complex workplace situations. Serve as the sole point of contact for local employee relations, managing grievances and guiding leaders through complex workplace incidents. Local Compliance & Employment Governance Manage end-to-end local HR compliance, staying up-to-date with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Maintain and update regional HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks to align with both local labor laws and global standards. Proactively assess workplace risks and partner with leadership to implement innovative, compliant solutions. Operational Excellence & Global Integration Talent & Onboarding Integration: Coordinate with the centralized Global Talent Acquisition team to support local hiring strategies, managing smooth handoffs for in-country onboarding and offboarding experiences. Total Rewards Alignment: Partner with the Global Total Rewards team to administer local compensation structures, statutory and supplementary employee benefits, and payroll alignment. People Ops & HRIS: Collaborate with Global People Ops to ensure high data integrity, system management (e.g., HRIS), and localized reporting. Culture, Engagement & L&D Champion company values and act as a trusted advocate for our local team. Drive local engagement, culture, and recognition programs tailored to the market while remaining aligned with overall global strategy. Partner with global L&D initiatives to roll out training, leadership development, and capability-building programs locally. Own, drive, or support regional rollout of strategic global people programs. Global Responsibilities GBP Alignment: Participate in regular syncs and talent planning sessions with Global Business Partners to translate global business goals into seamless local execution. Global Support Teams: Work in tandem with centralized functions (TA, Total Rewards, People Ops, Workplace Experience) to deliver a high-quality, frictionless experience across the employee journey. What skills & experience are required ? This role requires: Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). HR Business Partnering: 4+ years of HRBP or country-facing HR experience, ideally within a global, tech, or SaaS environment. Employment Governance: Deep technical knowledge of local labor laws, compliance requirements, statutory benefits, and HR best practices within the relevant jurisdiction. Talent Strategy: Proven ability to partner with hiring managers on talent selection, recruitment best practices, and candidate evaluation. Matrixed Collaboration: Demonstrated success working across cross-border, centralized teams (Talent Acquisition, People Ops, Total Rewards, and GBPs). To be successful in this role you must have: Agility & Resilience: Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments—navigating frequent change, adversity, and competing priorities with composure. Solution-Focused & Hands-On: A "problem-solver" who balances strategic advisory with hands-on execution. Executive Presence & Coaching: Strong consultation, coaching, and mediation skills, with a track record of building trust and influencing leaders at all levels. Cultural Driver: An enthusiastic team player committed to fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture. Why choose Qoria: In this role, you can expect: Employee stock options Enhanced holiday & family leave Tech Allowance .... and much more More importantly, you’ll: Deliver support with purpose... As part of our People team, your work truly matters. Your expertise, organisational skills and understanding of our people will help create an environment where everyone can thrive, develop and do their best work. Your contribution will help us build a strong, inclusive culture and support our people to deliver our mission of keeping children safe online. With people who care... You’ll work alongside a close-knit team of People professionals who are passionate about creating a great experience for our people. We take ownership of our work, end to end, and work collaboratively to find thoughtful solutions to the challenges and opportunities that come with a growing organisation. Most importantly, we care about supporting one another and growing together. Through work that you love... You’ll have the opportunity to work on projects and initiatives that have a real impact on our people and our organisation. From supporting employee engagement and development to improving our ways of working, you’ll be involved in meaningful work that helps shape our culture and people experience. Along the way, you’ll be exposed to modern technologies, processes and ways of working in a fast-paced and supportive learning environment. And a career that you own... There’s a place for your unique skills and strengths within our People team. You’ll have the opportunity to build your expertise through a range of exciting projects and experiences, while learning from colleagues who are passionate about what they do. As you take ownership of your development and make the most of the opportunities available, you’ll build a career that is uniquely yours. We’d love to hear from you. Please submit your application if you would like to be considered for this opportunity. At this stage, we are only accepting applications from those with full working rights. Want to deliver tech with purpose, with people who care? Join us in our mission to create solutions that help keep children safe online. Who are we? Headquartered in Perth, Australia, with offices around the world, Qoria is an ASX-listed global leader in child digital safety technology and services. We are a purpose-driven business operating under the Linewize brand in North America and Asia Pacific, the Smoothwall brand in the UK, the Qustodio brand in EMEA, and Qoria LK in Sri Lanka. Our solutions are used by schools, school districts, and parental communities to protect children from harmful online content, identify students at risk based on their digital behaviours, and help teachers maintain focus and safe learning environments in the digital classroom. Today, 30,000 schools and 7 million parents rely on our solutions to help keep 25 million children safe across 180 countries worldwide .