Head of People Operations & Technology
MableThe role combines strategic leadership with operational delivery, overseeing people services, technology optimisation, workforce insights and continuous improvement initiatives, in close partnership with Legal and the General Manager - People on governance and compliance matters.
This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation at a pivotal point in its evolution and play a key role in shaping the future of its People function. You'll have the opportunity to modernise people services and leave a lasting impact on employee experience, technology capability and operational effectiveness.
About You
You'll Bring:
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Significant leadership experience across People Operations, HR Services or HR Shared Services
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Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (e.g. BambooHR, Employment Hero, Workday, SuccessFactors), ideally including a platform migration or integration project
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Strong Excel and analytical capability, with the ability to translate workforce data into insight for Executive/Board-level reporting
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Expertise in service delivery, process improvement and operational excellence
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Working knowledge of Australian employment legislation
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An analytical mindset with the ability to leverage workforce data and insights to influence decision-making
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Outstanding stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage and influence senior leaders
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A collaborative leadership style with a focus on capability building and team development
Key Areas of Focus Include:
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Developing and executing the People Operations and Technology roadmap and priorities
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Leading and maturing people services and shared services capabilities
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Driving process simplification, automation and digital transformation initiatives
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Enhancing people systems, reporting and workforce data capabilities
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Partnering with senior leaders to improve organisational effectiveness and employee experience
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Building a high-performing team and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Technical & Experience Requirements:
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Hands-on HRIS experience (e.g., BambooHR, Employment Hero, Workday, SuccessFactors), ideally including a platform migration or integration project
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Strong Excel and analytical capability, with demonstrated ability to translate workforce data into insight for Executive/Board-level reporting
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Direct people-leadership experience; has managed a team, not just an individual contributor in a People function
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Programme/change management experience delivering multi-stakeholder, cross-functional systems projects
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Working knowledge of Australian employment legislation
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Working familiarity with AI tools in an HR context (recruitment screening, coaching/chat support, employee self-service); evaluating and implementing rather than building
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Degree or diploma in HR, business management, or finance (or equivalent demonstrated experience)