Business Manager

BUSINESS MANAGER – PEOPLE AND CULTURE – SYDNEY, NSW

The primary purpose of this role is to support the Chief People and Culture Officer (CPCO) and divisional leadership team across a range of initiatives from the coordination and triage of divisional priorities, projects, managing communications with stakeholders, through to the coordinating and reporting on key strategic initiatives. The position is a 12 month fixed-term contract.

About the role

• Work closely with the CPCO on all matters relating to the running of the People and Culture function at Allianz.
• Lead the development of the divisional strategy in close collaboration with the leadership team and enterprise strategy functions.
• Manage the effective coordination and reporting of People and Culture strategic initiatives and performance by working closely with CPCO and General Managers.
• Plan and coordinate the Human Resources leadership team meetings, strategy reviews, business plan reviews and budget reviews.
• Demonstrate flexibility for tasks/initiatives that assist the CPCO in delivering on the business plan, the strategic objectives and commitments to the Managing Director, Allianz Group or the Board.
• Provide oversight and reporting on Human Resources strategic projects to support successful delivery of strategic priorities.
• Support the CPCO in managing Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) compliance with the accountability statements, including managing the delivery and recording/storage of key documents evidencing Reasonable Steps.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant business discipline.
• Detailed understanding of business operations in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively particularly delivering on business plans, strategic objectives, and commitments to Senior Leadership, including the Managing Director and the Board.
• Proven analytical and critical thinking capability to interpret a range of data, identify patterns, trends and links that inform judgements and solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to partner and collaborate effectively with stakeholders to establish strong professional relationships and influence outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to deliver engaging and impactful presentations.
• Demonstrates experience in solving complex business issues.
• Pays high attention to detail by completing tasks with thoroughness and accuracy and has the ability to quickly identify errors or inconsistencies within information.

Benefits and perks

• Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, open-minded team focused on customer outcomes, bringing your authentic self to work every day!
• Work-life balance: Enjoy our flexible, hybrid work arrangements, and tailored workplace adjustments, where possible.
• Career Development: Access mentoring, development and global mobility opportunities for growth and success, including access to over 10,000 learning resources.
• Financial and Well‑being Perks: Enjoy discounts on Allianz products, retail, tech, and travel, plus financial wellness initiatives and the Employee Share Purchase Program – own a piece of your employer!
• For more details about our benefits, visit the Allianz Careers site.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Adjustments and support

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to [email protected] for a confidential conversation.

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