People & Culture Lead

People & Culture Lead at Removify Own the people function in a fast‑growing tech company that is making global moves. Report directly to the CEO/Founder and act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team. Overview This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who knows how critical the right people and culture are to scaling a successful business. You will own Removify’s People & Culture function, driving recruitment, shaping culture, enabling high performance, and embedding our values across Australia, the US, and Europe. Why Removify? We’re a digital reputation management company helping businesses thrive by removing damaging online content. With 35 team members and strong growth underway, we anticipate adding at least 15 new hires in the next 6‑12 months. As our first dedicated People & Culture Lead, you will shape the team that shapes the company. What you’ll be owning Talent Acquisition (big part of the role) Build and execute hiring strategy Create and nurture diverse talent pipelines Run seamless recruitment processes Ensure every hire aligns with our capability needs and cultural DNA People & Culture Leadership Culture & Engagement: Lead values‑based communication, recognition, feedback loops, and initiatives that strengthen connection and belonging across the team. Performance & Development: Implement review cycles, capability frameworks, and development pathways that support people to perform at their best. Global Resource Planning: Work with offshore contributors and partner with external staffing providers to ensure we’re resourced effectively across markets. Workplace Experience: Keep our Melbourne HQ humming – from ergonomic setups to team rituals and office culture. HR Operations & Compliance: Oversee and manage the relationship with our external HR consultancy. You are the internal owner; they execute policies, contracts, compliance, off‑boarding, HR systems and documentation. What we’re looking for You’ve previously owned or led the People function in a growing company (ideally tech or digital) and still genuinely enjoy being hands‑on with recruitment. You understand people strategy, but you’re equally comfortable executing and building scalable systems during high growth. Must-haves 5+ years in People & Culture, Talent, or a similar people‑focused role Proven success recruiting across a variety of roles, including mid‑senior hires Experience implementing performance reviews, development frameworks, or similar programs Strong capability with HRIS/ATS tools (e.g., Employment Hero, JobAdder) Confidence navigating compliance and people policies (with execution support from our HR partner) A sense of humour and genuine care for team wellbeing Nice‑to-haves Experience working with distributed or global teams Tech‑savvy with tools like Monday.com, Google Workspace, Slack, and similar systems Who this role is for You’re highly organised, proactive, and outcome‑focused. People describe you as approachable, decisive, and calm under pressure, even in the fast pace of a growing tech company. You believe culture is built through action, not slogans, and you know when to get hands‑on and when to zoom out. You’re excited by the opportunity to build the People function from the ground up with the support of external HR experts to take care of the admin. The perks Competitive salary Work with a smart, driven team that’s genuinely fun to be around Play a foundational role in a company scaling globally Modern office in Cremorne with great amenities including parking onsite Flexible work arrangement (1 day WFH – 4 days in the office) Real impact, fast‑moving environment, and plenty of room to grow as we expand Ready to lead the charge? If you’re excited by the idea of owning a critical function in a fast‑growing business and building the people engine that powers our success, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s build the future of Removify, together. Location: Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaSalary Range: A$280,000.00 – A$350,000.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr