People & Culture Lead - Drive Growth Through Great People

People & Culture Lead - Drive Growth Through Great People Own the people function in a fast-growing tech company making global moves. In a nutshell 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 into everything we do as we grow across Australia, the US, and Europe. We’ve partnered with a fractional HR consulting firm to handle the operational and compliance‑heavy HR work. That means you get to focus on the meaningful, high‑impact parts of People & Culture: hiring exceptional talent, partnering with leaders, and building an environment where our team can thrive. If you love both People & Culture and Talent Acquisition, this role was built for you. Why Removify? We’re a digital reputation management company helping businesses thrive by removing damaging online content and protecting their online presence. With 35 team members and strong growth underway, we anticipate adding at least 15 new hires in the next 6–12 months. We’re building something big and doing it with a team that thrives on collaboration, problem‑solving, and delivering results. As our first dedicated People & Culture Lead, you won’t just be running processes. You’ll be shaping the team that shapes the company. What you’ll be owning Talent Acquisition (big part of the role) You’ll own end‑to‑end hiring: 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 You’ll drive the strategic people agenda for the business, including: 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. HR Operations & Compliance (in partnership with our fractional HR provider): You’ll oversee and manage the relationship with our external HR consultancy. You are the internal owner, they are the executors (policies, employment contracts, compliance, offboarding, HR systems and documentation). 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. You’ll report directly to the CEO and act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team on all things people. 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. You’re energised by building scalable systems and shaping culture 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 ATS, LinkedIn, Seek, 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. You know when to get hands‑on and when to zoom out. And 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 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 and parking onsite. Hybrid work model, 4 days in the office and 1‑day WFH per week. 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. Unlock job insights Salary match Number of applicants Skills match Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? 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