Life Trading is a growing proprietary trading company with offices in Australia and the UK. Our people are passionate experts, and we expect accountability and excellence from all of our team members. Our culture is relaxed and focuses on trust, fairness, and respect. We understand the importance of enjoying work every day, feeling rewarded for commitment, and having time for a life outside of work.
About Us
Life Trading is a growing proprietary trading company with offices in Australia and the UK. Our mission is to achieve trading success by harnessing technology and embracing our values. Our people are passionate experts, and we expect accountability and excellence from all of our team members.
In the new year, we will be moving our Sydney office from Manly to the Sydney CBD. This exciting relocation will bring us closer to the city's financial hub, providing greater convenience for our team and enhancing collaboration opportunities.
About The Role
With our continued growth, we're looking for an experienced
Human Resources Manager
to join our team in Sydney. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Services, this mid-senior role will manage our HR operations with a strong focus on enhancing employee retention and fostering a high-performance workplace culture. You will play a key role in shaping HR strategy, leading performance management programmes, and implementing a new HR Information System (HRIS) to drive efficiency and support our strategic goals.
This is a hybrid role, with 4 days a week in the office, 1 day WFH.
Your Mission at Life Trading
HR Strategy:
Collaborate with management to drive and evolve our HR strategy.
Develop HR initiatives aligned with strategic goals.
Enhance metric-based HR reporting with insights for management and the board.
Key Projects:
Assess, recommend and implement a new HR Information System (HRIS).
Lead various ad hoc HR projects.
HR Management:
Oversee the HR team and manage HRIS and related systems.
Semi-annual board reporting.
Drive employee performance management and collaborate with talent acquisition to meet hiring targets.
Develop performance management, succession planning, and professional development programmes.
Support annual compensation reviews and provide payroll assistance.
Compliance and Values:
Promote our company values and support additional duties as needed.
Ensure HR policies are compliant with legislation.
What We're Looking For
5+ years of experience in HR management roles within small-to-medium-sized companies.
Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
Demonstrated experience with and implementation of an HRIS (e.g., Employment Hero, Rippling) and HR best practices.
Working knowledge of employment laws.
Proven ability in leading change management and improving business processes.
Proficiency in using HR systems and tools such as Xero, JIRA, Confluence, and Greenhouse.
Strong influencing skills.
Bonus Points For
Experience with enhancing business processes and leading change management initiatives.
Exposure to global workplace health and safety (WHS) responsibilities.
Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.
Understanding of payroll processes.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
A Bit About The Team
This role is part of the Life Trading HR team, reporting to the Head of Corporate Services. You will work closely with the entire team to deliver on key HR objectives, including talent acquisition, performance management, and HRIS implementation.
Benefits
At Life Trading, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to support your professional growth, personal well-being, and work-life balance:
Competitive Salary : We offer a market-competitive salary to ensure you feel valued for your contributions.
Flat Management Structure : Our flat hierarchy fosters open communication and quick decision-making, allowing you to make a real impact from day one.
Work-Life Balance : We promote a healthy work-life balance with flexible working arrangements and support for remote work when needed.
Health and Wellbeing Initiatives : Access to wellness programs, including mental health support.
Anniversary Leave Benefits : Opportunity to accumulate additional paid leave to celebrate your milestones with Life Trading, recognising your loyalty and dedication.
Social Events : Regular team-building events, social outings, and celebrations to build strong connections and create a fun work environment.
Paid Parental Leave : Generous parental leave policies to support new parents in their transition and help them balance work and family life.
Professional Development Opportunities : Support for your continuous learning and career advancement, including access to training programs, workshops, and industry events.
Employee Recognition : Acknowledgment and rewards for exceptional performance and contributions, celebrating both company and individual achievements.
Join us and be part of a company that values your well-being and professional growth!
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