People & Culture Manager

Flying Bark Productions is working on exciting projects such as the recently announced Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Stranger Things animated series, Marvel Studios’ What If…?, Disney Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, as well as our production of Tales From Outer Suburbia by Sean Tan. 

About the role:

Flying Bark Productions is seeking an operationally-focused People & Culture Manager to join our team. In this role, you’ll be a key part of our People & Culture department, reporting directly to the Head of People & Culture. This is primarily a full-time position but could be ideal for an experienced Senior HR Manager looking for the flexibility of a four-day work week.

The People & Culture Manager will play a vital role in managing day-to-day HR operations and ensuring our HR practices align with both business objectives and legal requirements. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact across a range of HR functions, including employee relations, talent acquisition, benefits, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Employee Relations & Industrial Relations: Manage ER and IR issues, including workplace disputes, disciplinary processes, and performance management, ensuring compliance with labor laws and HR policies.
• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Oversee the Recruitment team, guiding talent acquisition processes, onboarding, and enhancing the overall candidate experience.
• Benefits & Compensation Administration: Administer benefits programs and support compensation processes to ensure employee satisfaction and maintain market competitiveness. This includes conducting regular benchmarking to align our offerings with industry standards.
• Employee Engagement Initiatives: Support efforts to enhance employee engagement, including participation in culture-building activities, and rollout of learning and development initiatives.
• HR Projects: Collaborate with the Head of People & Culture on key projects, including the rollout of a learning management system and supporting the annual performance and salary review processes. This role also involves efforts to continue scaling our HR initiatives across all three studios—Los Angeles, Sydney, and Madrid—to ensure alignment and consistency as Flying Bark continues to grows.
• HR Reporting & Compliance: Handle HR reporting and ensure all HR activities adhere to local regulations, providing insights to support operational decisions.
• Support and Guidance: Act as a trusted advisor for managers and employees on HR policies and procedures, fostering a positive and compliant workplace culture.
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualifications: A degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is required.
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in an HR Business Partner/ Manager role, with significant expertise in handling ER and IR matters.
• Knowledge of Australian Labor Laws: Strong understanding of local employment laws and HR compliance.
• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organisation.
• Organisational Skills: Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Operational Focus: A hands-on approach to HR, with a strong emphasis on executing HR activities and supporting team members.

What do we do?

Flying Bark Productions is a renowned independent producer of family-focused animation entertainment. For over 50 years, our 2D and 3D production facility has created award-winning feature films and TV series.

Why work with us?

• We work on some pretty cool projects - check out our website: https://www.flyingbark.com.au/
• We have an industry leading studio space in Alexandria, complete with a cinema, quiet room, Zen Garden, games room, and state of the art animation facilities.
• Breakfast is served daily - on us!
• We have cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a culture club dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar!
• The Barkers have big hearts too, with our Paws for a Cause fundraising arm raising much needed funds for charities such as Beyond Blue, RSPCA and the Cancer Council.
• We love dogs and you will often see some of our regular fluffy companions in the studio.
• We have a hybrid approach to work with flexible work from home days on offer.
• Career development is important to us so we offer training and support opportunities whenever possible.
• Our employees say our culture is the best they've ever experienced - everyone is welcome and celebrated!
• You'll have access to mental health resources and free counselling via our Employee Assistance Provider, Support Act.
• Enjoy holistic wellbeing support through discounted health insurance with Bupa, financial wellbeing initiatives from our superannuation partner Media Super, and access to staff qualified in Mental Health First Aid.

Flying Bark Productions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.