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Chief People OfficerAirtreearepostingthisonbehalfofoneofourportfoliocompanies.OnceyouapplyyourapplicationwillbereviewedbytheirTalentteam,notAirtree.TheyareaSeriesBcompanywith350teammembers.We''retransformingthewaypeopleexperiencefinancialservices,andourpeoplestrategyplaysacriticalroleindeliveringthatimpact.AsChiefPeopleOfficer(CPO),you''llleadthePeople&Culturefunction,shapingthevisionforhowweattract,grow,andsupportouremployeesacrosseverystageoftheirjourney.You''lloverseeahigh impactteamspanningbusinesspartnering,employeeexperience,talentacquisition,ensuringourpeoplestrategyisscalable,values-driven,andalignedwithbusinessperformance.AsamemberoftheExecutiveTeam,you''llserveasbothastrategicleaderandahands-onbuilder investinginourpeople,systems,andwaysofworkingtosupportsustainablegrowthwithclarityandpurpose.Givenourleanstructure,thisroleinvolvesablendofdirectexecutionandstrategicleadership.Airtreearepostingthisonbehalfofoneofourportfoliocompanies.OnceyouapplyyourapplicationwillbereviewedbytheirTalentteam,notAirtree.TheyareaSeriesBcompanywith350teammembers.We''retransformingthewaypeopleexperiencefinancialservices,andourpeoplestrategyplaysacriticalroleindeliveringthatimpact.AsChiefPeopleOfficer(CPO),you''llleadthePeople&Culturefunction,shapingthevisionforhowweattract,grow,andsupportouremployeesacrosseverystageoftheirjourney.You''lloverseeahigh impactteamspanningbusinesspartnering,employeeexperience,talentacquisition,ensuringourpeoplestrategyisscalable,values-driven,andalignedwithbusinessperformance.AsamemberoftheExecutiveTeam,you''llserveasbothastrategicleaderandahands-onbuilder investinginourpeople,systems,andwaysofworkingtosupportsustainablegrowthwithclarityandpurpose.Givenourleanstructure,thisroleinvolvesablendofdirectexecutionandstrategicleadership.RequirementsThe RolePeople Strategy & LeadershipLead a future-focused people strategy that supports business growth, enhances employee experience, and reflects our values.Partner with the CEO and exec team to embed people thinking into company-wide priorities.Team Leadership & People Team DevelopmentLead and develop the People & Culture team, including business partners, talent, L&D, and employee experience functions to continue to deliver exceptional service and have an outsized impact.Workforce Planning & Organisational DesignDrive workforce planning and organisational design to support scale and adaptability while aligning across strategy and future skill needs.Culture & EngagementChampion an inclusive, connected culture where all GROW-getters can thrive. Drive programs that build belonging, performance, and alignment with our purpose.Internal CommunicationsDrive clear, transparent internal communication strategies that foster trust, alignment, and connectionespecially during growth and change.Change LeadershipLead enterprise-wide change initiatives with empathy and structuresupporting teams and leaders through growth, transformation, and complexity.Total Rewards & CompensationDesign and manage a fair, competitive total rewards frameworkincluding salary, ESOP, benefits, recognition, and incentives.People Operations & ComplianceOversee global people operations, HR systems, and compliance with all employment laws and regulatory training requirements.Executive & Cross-Functional PartnershipPartner with the CEO and executive team to embed people strategy into all aspects of business planning and execution.If you were to nail this role, in two years you would have:Led the company through significant leadership and cultural changes bringing everyone on the journey and connecting them with the company purposeCoached the senior leadership team to become a cohesive, collaborative, and high performing teamDeveloped and implemented a workforce strategy that adapts to large client transitions to allow for effective surge capacityChampioned people at every level of the organisation and empowered your People and Culture team to drive meaningful change and create an amazing cultureHelped the company win Best Place to Work and have a Glassdoor rating above 4Developed a compelling employee value proposition that helps us win on talentEstablished proper governance, mitigating risk and readying the business for an IPO.RequirementsExperience & Background15+ years in senior People leadership roles, with executive-level responsibilities.Strong experience in financial services or other highly regulated environments is essentialProven success scaling HR operations in high-growth, global, or complex organisationsDemonstrated expertise in organisational design, workforce planning, and change leadershipExperience building and leading L&D, talent, and compliance training programsSolid track record of designing and managing total rewards and equity frameworksFamiliarity with enterprise risk, regulatory expectations, and people-related compliance in a financial context.Skills & QualitiesStrategic, systems-minded leader with strong business acumenTransparent, values-led communicator and culture championExcellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across all levelsAdaptable and confident navigating ambiguity, complexity, and changePassionate about people development, continuous improvement, and inclusionSeniority levelSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionHuman ResourcesIndustriesNon-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary EducationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Airtree by 2xGet notified about new Chief People Officer jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoGeneral Manager - Organisational DevelopmentMillers Point, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSenior Vice President - Human Resources (OSEA)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoNorth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoNorth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoDirector of Performance, Remuneration and RewardDirector of Safety, Culture and InclusionChatswood, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoGreater Sydney Area A$120,000.00-A$130,000.00 2 days agoHornsby, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoNorth Ryde, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$180,000.00-A$200,000.00 3 weeks agoCustomer Success Manager, CHRO SpecialistNorth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoInternal Communications and Employer Brand ExecutiveSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 months agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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