Kip Happy Stays

Position: People & Culture Manager

At Kip, we provide pets with the best care and enrichment - and have our people to thank for it. We are compassionate caregivers to our four-legged friends and exceptional communicators to their paw-rents. We are looking for an experienced People & Culture Manager to join our team on a maternity leave contract for up to 12 months with a handover period commencing in early June.

As the People & Culture Manager at Kip, you will be responsible for leading and developing strategic and operational aspects of the human resources function. This position is central to cultivating our culture, engagement, and driving HR initiatives that support strategic business goals. Utilising comprehensive HR knowledge and expertise, this role oversees talent acquisition, learning and development, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and compliance with employment laws and best practice.

Overseeing an agile team, this role supervises our People & Culture Advisor and collaborates with senior executives and stakeholders across the business to drive implementation of the People & Culture function. As a leader in our organisation, you will need to embody our core values of honesty, compassion and fun, with a drive to achieve and a commitment for expertise.

Why Kip Happy Stays?

• Did someone say pets?
• We offer real career pathways for individuals who are looking for more than just a job. We are committed to development with a majority of our leaders having been promoted internally.
• We drive collaborative relationships and encourage our leaders to visit sites across the country to understand how we operate across Kip, network with teams and learn/share ideas from peers. 
• We offer a structured induction program that trains on all aspects of the role you will need to succeed and feel confident.
• You receive generous staff discounts of up to 50% on shop items and on our boarding and daycare services (where applicable).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that supports our employees with free confidential counselling and support to all employees.
• Find long term friendships with humans who have similar passions and interests and a drive to provide the best quality care to pets across Australia.
• Work for a fun and exciting business with a well established reputation and brand.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of Kip’s human resources initiatives, aligning corporate objectives to drive business growth and operational excellence.
• Champion Kip's culture and engagement, drafting and implementing HR policies and practices that meet industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Oversee end-to-end talent acquisition and management processes, from pioneering recruitment strategies to fostering Kip’s Employee Value Proposition (EVP).
• Serve as the senior point of contact for all employee relations, steering the resolution of complex issues and cultivating a positive, ethical workplace environment.
• Lead the development and implementation of advanced training and development programs, including succession planning and leadership development.
• Manage critical HR operations with a focus on strategic use of HR information systems and data analytics to drive decision-making and operational efficiencies.
• Utilise HR insights and analytics to provide strategic recommendations to the executive team, ensuring continuous improvement.

Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Management, or related field.
• At least 5 years experience in a HR generalist role overseeing significant HR functions within a dynamic and complex environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business objectives and drive organisational change.
• Strong understanding of Australian employment law, compliance issues, and best practices in HR management.
• Proven track record of effectively collaborating with senior management and executive teams to deliver HR solutions that enhance business results.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate, mentor, and develop teams within a high-performance workplace culture.
• Strong capability in leading organisational change initiatives, with a focus on achieving buy-in across all levels of the organisation.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex HR concepts to a variety of audiences and foster a culture of openness and collaboration.

What's the best way to be shortlisted?

Include a cover letter outlining why you are best fit for the role. Even if you don't tick all the boxes, we'd love to know how your current skill set can transfer!

Further details:

• Full-time, maternity leave position anticipated to last up to 12 months.
• Remote working options for candidates located across Australia.

We look forward to reviewing your applications!