Group Manager- People & Culture

Hunter Manning is proud to be exclusively retained by  Byrnecut, a leading global underground mining contractor, to appoint a dynamic and strategic  Group Manager – People & Culture. This is a rare opportunity to lead the People & Culture function across a diverse and growing international business.

About the Role

Reporting to the Group General Manager – Commercial, this executive role will lead a team of 12 and oversee the delivery of P&C shared services across the Byrnecut Group. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing HR strategy, driving cultural initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence across Australia and international operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of group-wide P&C strategies aligned with business goals.
• Provide strategic workforce planning, organisational design, and change management advice.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, learning & development, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, WHS, and industrial relations frameworks.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and psychological safety across the organisation.
• Deliver data-driven insights and reporting to support continuous improvement.

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Law, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ senior HR leadership experience, ideally within mining or heavy industry.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and influence executive stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of Australian labour law and global HR practices.
• Strong commercial acumen, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative leadership style.
• Experience with HRIS systems (Action HRM desirable).