Head of People

Hey there! Thanks for stopping by. We’re Airtasker, the tech company that connects people who need to get things done with those who have the skills to do it.
Our mission is to empower people to realise the full value of their skills. This doesn’t just apply to those who use our product. It’s also for our whooooooole team of go-getters who bring the product to life and deliver impact to our community on a daily basis. Because we believe work (and life) is always better when you truly know and appreciate your strengths and skills.
So, with that in mind, we are looking for a new Head of People to join our team of go-getters and realise the full value of their skills!

• Be the true custodian of our shared culture and values, with the mandate to carve the way for the future of our workforce and marketplace.

• Foster and communicate an organisational culture that drives strong execution against objectives and holds leaders to account for driving a high performance culture.

• Own a comprehensive global talent management strategy (workforce planning, learning and development, compensation, vibe, safety and well-being), underpinned by data-driven decision making.

• As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, contribute to overall business strategy and be accountable for performance towards the objectives.

• Drive a partnership with the CFO and Finance team to analyse business costs, optimise resource allocation and cash flow, oversee payroll and inform company-wide financial forecasts.

• Oversee the compensation and benefits program, including fixed and variable components and equal pay philosophies, ensuring competitive offerings and a successful partnership with the Remuneration Committee Chair.

• Coach and lead a high-performing People Operations (People Experience and Talent Acquisition) team.

• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and initiatives to ensure compliance with employment laws and safety regulations, and minimise risk as a publicly listed company.

• Stay connected with industry trends and best practices in the people space to continue to evolve the experience at Airtasker.

• Proven experience leading and developing a People function, with full oversight of day-to-day operations and strategic impact.

• Deep knowledge of HR best practices, employment legislation, and policy development, with the ability to provide trusted strategic advice.

• Strong commercial understanding and the ability to contribute to company-wide strategy, headcount planning, and budgeting processes.

• A systems thinker who leverages tools, data and process to deliver a seamless, consistent employee experience at scale.

• A confident communicator and change leader who drives alignment, influence and conviction across all levels of the business.

• A high-performance mindset with the ability to coach, challenge and enable others to grow and deliver impactful outcomes.

• Calm, clear and objective under pressure with strong organisation, prioritisation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Passionate about people and culture, with the optimism, grit and hands-on approach needed to thrive in a fast-moving environment.

Our people team at Airtasker are dedicated to designing an industry leading people experience. This means creating an environment where you are empowered to do your best work and realise the full potential of your skills.
Thriving

• Hybrid working - when it comes to working, there’s no “one size fits all” approach, with Airtasker you choose the environment that helps you do your best work.

• Airtime - welcome to no Slack and meeting-free Fridays! Airtime is designed so we regularly have dedicated focus time for work and personal growth.

• Recharge days - each quarter we have a company-wide Recharge Day, equivalent to 4 additional days of leave per year. It’s a day for everyone when the world can wait and self-care takes centre stage.

• Wellbeing support - our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential access for our people to GPs, dieticians, counselling and mental health specialists, providing essential support whenever needed.

• Airpowerment Fund - we provide a $200 allowance to spend on anything that supports your health & wellbeing

Rewarding

• Airtasker credits - it’s a great feeling to get things done. Even greater when you get $1,000 worth of credits every year to help you check off your to-do list and connect with our community of Taskers.

• Fair and equitable pay - this is a core commitment to our people. Every year we review industry data to ensure our compensation framework supports everyone to be recognised for the full value of their skills.

• Tenure leave - to celebrate our people’s commitment to Airtasker, we offer tenure leave starting from your 3rd anniversary with the company. This begins with 3 extra days of leave per year, gradually increasing to a maximum of 5 days per year.

Belonging

• DAREtasker - join our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee! Every month we meet to create meaningful and impactful programs of work that embrace belonging at Airtasker.

• Celebration swap - not everyone celebrates the same things. That’s why, at Airtasker, you can swap national, state or territory public holidays for the ones that matter to you.

Growing

• Learning and development - learning at Airtasker is on the job, guided by managers, enhanced by peers and led by ourselves. We deliver learning programs and budget allowances to invest in your growth.

• 360 performance reviews - feedback is a gift. Every year we run 360 reviews across the business to recognise achievements and promote personal growth.

• Volunteer leave - Our team members can take a day each year to lend a helping hand and support a cause they are passionate about.

Celebrating

• Awards - and the winners are… our go-getters! Whether it’s our peer-nominated quarterly Values Awards or our periodic Go-Getter Spirit Award, we love celebrating our people and spreading good energy.

• Vibe committee - good vibes only! Our Vibe Committee delivers events that hit the sweet spot of bringing us all together to enjoy each other’s company whether you’re local or remote.

• Birthday leave - All of our people get an extra day of leave during their birthday week to take time away from work to celebrate.

At Airtasker we believe in culture add - that each person is different and has their own background, learnings and unique experiences that can add to the Airtasker cultural tapestry. We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture, and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
To all recruitment agencies and talent suppliers: Airtasker does not accept unsolicited resumes. Airtasker is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job postings or directly to our managers. If you are on our supplier list and have terms in place, ensure you work alongside our internal TA team and do not send resumes directly to managers.
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