People And Culture Manager

About VitalTrace

VitalTrace Pty Ltd is a multi-award-winning, VC-funded Australian-based Med-tech start-up company aiming to improve outcomes for mothers and children during the childbirth process. We are doing this by developing novel cutting-edge biosensor technologies for fetal monitoring during childbirth. We believe that mothers and babies deserve the highest standard of care, and that childbirth monitoring should be accurate and allow clinicians to make informed and timely decisions. We have a vibrant culture with a diverse, high-performing multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, engineers, chemists, software developers, and data scientists all working towards the same goal.

VitalTrace is seeking a People and Culture Manager with a minimum of 3 years’ work experience to join our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement key company policies in collaboration with the CEO, including workplace and human resource policies.

• Ensure the organization operates according to operational, human resource, and cultural best practices, in collaboration with the CEO.

• Partner with management to support employee well-being and boost performance.

• Lead staff development and training initiatives, covering workplace, leadership, and interpersonal skills, in collaboration with the CEO.

• Manage workplace health and safety, including compliance with relevant legislation, incident reporting, and risk assessments.

• Develop and implement initiatives to strengthen company culture and values, working closely with the CEO.

• Assist the CEO and HR team in conflict resolution meetings and facilitate effective resolution of employee issues.

• Support staff, as appropriate, with performance and interpersonal matters related to work delivery.

• Lead and manage all aspects of HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding and training.

• Drive employee engagement, talent management, performance management, learning and development, and change management programs.

• Provide advice and support on employee relations, policies, and compliance with Australian employment laws.

• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing initiatives across the organization.

• Support senior leadership with strategic workforce planning and organizational development.

• Facilitate communication and collaboration between management and staff.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ proven experience in HR or People & Culture management

• Strong knowledge of Australian employment law and HR best practices.

• Aptitude for leading and shaping organizational culture

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

• Strong understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.