HEAD OF PEOPLE & CULTURE | Hybrid – Balmain, Sydney | Full-time
Partnering with our client, a global fashion leader
We are proud to be partnering with an Australian-born fashion brand that has grown from a founder-led start-up into a globally recognised eCommerce force. Known for its bold creative direction, commitment to empowering women, and unwavering pace of growth, our client has built a community-driven brand that resonates with customers in over 120 countries.
With their next chapter of scale already underway, they are seeking a Head of People & Culture to build and lead the people strategy that will power this transformation. This is a rare opportunity to shape the full people lifecycle at a brand where culture is not a buzzword—it’s the engine behind everything they do.
Why this role
As Head of People & Culture, you will join the business at a pivotal moment—charged with designing the systems, leadership capability, and employee experience that will support fast growth without compromising the energy and values that define the brand.
This is a hands-on, strategic leadership role with direct influence at the executive level. You’ll work closely with the founders and GM to bring structure, clarity, and pace to their hybrid team across Australia and international markets. If you've scaled teams in founder-led businesses and know how to build culture and performance in high-growth environments, this is the kind of challenge that only comes around once in a career.
About the Brand
Our client is a digitally native, design-led fashion business with a global presence and a loyal, fast-growing customer base. Built for women who lead with confidence and live for unforgettable moments, the brand has become a go-to for occasionwear and trend-led pieces that make a statement.
They operate with pace, energy, and precision. Feedback is fuel. Ownership is non-negotiable. High performance is expected—and rewarded. The team is entrepreneurial, close-knit, and deeply connected to the brand’s purpose and community.
The Offer
Hybrid working model based in a beautiful Balmain HQ
A chance to lead a high-impact function in a globally recognised brand
Direct access to decision-makers and the ability to shape outcomes
A values-led culture that prioritises empowerment, excellence, and pace
A high-growth trajectory with long-term career opportunity
If you’re ready to build a People function that leaves a lasting legacy while helping take a cultural powerhouse to its next stage of growth, we’d love to hear from you.
If you're interested in hearing more about this position, please send your CV to sally@whointhezoo.com.au to organise a confidential chat.
Hiring Consultant: Sally
Job Code: 1043918
Please note that only those applicants who fit the brief will be contacted in relation to their application.
RESPONSIBILITIES +
- Lead the People & Culture strategy in alignment with brand vision and business goals
- Partner directly with the founders and GM to guide the business through periods of scale, change, and transformation
- Shape organisational design to ensure structure, pace, and accountability across all departments and regions
- Drive hiring excellence and build a consistent, values-led candidate and onboarding experience
- Embed performance frameworks that support clarity, growth, and high standards across the team
- Develop leadership capability across the business with coaching, tools, and structured progression
- Oversee core people operations, systems, and compliance, ensuring they scale effectively with the business
- Champion culture—operationalising values into rituals, processes, and everyday behaviours
REQUIREMENTS +
- You have deep experience scaling teams and culture in founder-led, high-growth environments
- You bring a strong balance of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery
- You see culture as a growth driver, not a side project
- You’re calm under pressure and thrive in fast-moving, dynamic settings
- You’ve worked closely with founders or senior leaders, and know how to coach and influence with confidence
- You bring a commercial mindset to People & Culture—able to link people outcomes to business performance
- You’re passionate about building inclusive, high-performing teams that stay true to their values while evolving at scale