People & Culture Manager

Lead People Strategy and Culture at Bentleys Queensland People & Culture Manager Full-Time | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Brisbane CBD | Leadership Role

At Bentleys Queensland, we know that people are at the heart of everything we do. As our People & Culture (P&C) Manager, you'll lead the delivery of strategic and operational HR services across the firm-driving initiatives that shape a thriving, high-performing, and inclusive workplace.

You'll partner with senior leaders to align people strategies with business needs, coach and develop a high-performing P&C team, and ensure every stage of the employee lifecycle reflects our values : Insightful, Authentic, Dynamic, and Connected.

If you're a people-first leader ready to make an impact in a professional services environment, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of our business and our people.

What You'll Be Doing

People Strategy & Business Partnership

Partner with the General Manager and Partners to align HR strategies with business priorities.Provide trusted, practical advice to leaders on workforce planning, culture, retention, and performance.Monitor external trends and internal data to drive proactive, people-focused initiatives.People Operations & Compliance

Oversee employment contracts, onboarding, HR policy updates, and employee records.Ensure compliance with employment legislation, modern awards, and firm policies.Manage employee relations and workers' compensation processes with a pragmatic, risk-aware approach.Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Lead the full recruitment lifecycle in alignment with workforce planning and approval processes.Support succession planning and organisational design in collaboration with business leaders.Learning, Capability & Culture

Partner with the L&D Manager to support technical and professional capability development.Build leadership capability and progression pathways through targeted development initiatives.Lead firm-wide engagement efforts, wellbeing programs, and culture-building activities.Performance & Remuneration

Coordinate performance review and feedback cycles.Support salary benchmarking, pay equity, and remuneration reviews.Team Leadership

Lead, coach, and develop the P&C team to deliver high-quality, consistent service across the business.Foster collaboration and continuous improvement within the function.

Why You'll Love This Role

Strategic Influence with Real Impact

Be a key partner to the firm's leadership-shaping policies, culture, and initiatives that impact our people and our success.

Lead a High-Performing Team

Join a team of professionals who value collaboration, trust, and delivering consistent, meaningful outcomes.

Work in a Professional Services Firm That Values People

At Bentleys, we take pride in doing things differently. We listen, we innovate, and we lead with empathy-across every level of the organisation.

Is This You?

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field.5+ years in generalist HR, including team leadership experience.Experience in professional services preferred.Strong working knowledge of employment law and compliance frameworks.Excellent communication skills-able to influence and engage across all levels.High attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to lead through change.Confident using HRIS systems, analytics, and digital tools to support people initiatives.

Your Benefits at Bentleys

At Bentleys, we invest in our people. Here's how we support your success :

Career Development : Access structured leadership training and ongoing professional development.Work-Life Balance : Enjoy additional annual leave, purchased leave options, and flexible working arrangements.Financial Perks : Salary packaging options to maximize your take-home pay.Health & Well-being : 50% off Goodlife Gym membershipsAnnual health screenings & flu vaccinationsNutrition workshopsFully funded sporting events like Corporate Games & Bridge to BrisbaneFree fruit and mental health support via our Employee Assistance ProgramA Thriving Social Culture : Be part of networking events, corporate volunteering, and social activities.A Modern Workplace : Work in an eco-friendly office with a 5.5-star NABERS rating, modern end-of-trip facilities, and a Dress for Your Day policy.

About us

Bentleys Queensland is a full-service advisory and accounting firm with 25 Partners / Directors and almost 200 staff operating across 3 offices. We have a history of over 75 years in providing professional and dependable support across business & strategic advisory, accounting, taxation, audit, international & investment advisory, risk & assurance, corporate recovery & insolvency, technology & innovation, self-managed superannuation, HR, finance & lending and wealth management.

Are You Ready to Lead and Make an Impact?

If you're looking for a role where you can mentor, inspire, and shape the future of business services, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Opportunities like this at Bentleys don't come up often. Click the Apply button to start your application.

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