Our brand is our people living our values. Our values are our yardstick. Of who we are and how we show up.

For each other.

For our clients.

For the work.

As one, uncommonly, helping each other out, walking in other worlds and running towards a problem. No matter which city we're based in, we're all in.

The Opportunity

M+C Saatchi Group is seeking a proactive, people-focused People Operations Advisor to support People Operations across Australia and New Zealand. This hands-on role ensures people processes run smoothly, remain compliant, and deliver a positive experience for employees and leaders.

Part of a global People Operations team, this opportunity suits someone who is very process driven, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, creative environment. You may come from a generalist People & Culture background and be looking to pivot into a dedicated People Operations role.

A snapshot of what you'll do

• Supporting employee journeys: Support the running of an effective, consistent and people first employee lifecycle. Within the lifecycle you will spot common themes or challenges and suggest ways to improve knowledge or ways of working for our people team and employees. You are the go-to person!

• Operational Support & Projects: Partner with the Global People Operations team to review, enhance, and implement processes, policies, and systems across AUNZ. Support the rollout and ongoing development of global people initiatives designed to simplify and improve the employee and manager experience.

• Compliance & Governance: Support the People team and managers with compliance activities including Right to Work checks, visa sponsorship, and mandatory training. Work closely with immigration partners to manage sponsorships efficiently and keep stakeholders informed throughout the process.

• People Data & Systems: Produce accurate, timely people data and reporting to support informed decision-making. Act as a Workday champion across ANZ, supporting adoption, troubleshooting queries, and assisting with the rollout of new functionality.

• Plus much more!

Your ideal experience

• Experience working in a People Operations or a People support role.

• A working understanding of Australian and New Zealand basics, with the ability to guide managers through key processes.

• A helpful, solutions-focused mindset with a genuine interest in supporting employees and managers. At your core you want to make things better.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks while staying accurate and detail-focused. You know how and what to prioritise!

• Willingness to suggest improvements and look for ways to make processes simpler and more effective. You can operate “in the grey” and “learn on the job”.

• Comfortable working with data and systems, with an interest in learning reporting and insights. Maintaining confidentiality is one of your biggest strengths.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain information in a straightforward way to a variety of stakeholders.

M+C Saatchi Group Ambitions

At M+C Saatchi Group, our ambition is to create and curate Cultural Power for our clients. We do this by connecting specialist expertise, powered by creativity, data and technology, to help build famous brands, solve the most complex business and societal challenges.

Cultural Power needs diversity of thinking, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, individuals with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and those of all ages, identities, and life experiences. Our flexible work policies, employee-led diversity networks, and inclusive career development initiatives reflect our core value, ‘Walk in Different Worlds,’ which drives our D&I mission. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

A snapshot of our benefits

• Flexible leave options, including:

  • Flexible public holidays

  • Summer half-days

  • Ability to work from anywhere in the world for up to two weeks per year

  • Dedicated volunteer leave

  • Study leave to support your learning and development

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave available to all parents

• Regular catered staff lunches, plus complimentary breakfast, fruit, and snacks

• Free access to Sonder, a wellbeing and safety app

• Regular in-house and sponsored events to foster connection and engagement

• Learning and development opportunities, including access to internal and external courses

What WE value MOST

• Walk in different worlds

• Make Uncommon Sense

• Run Towards the Fire (except if there is an actual fire when we run away from it)

• Roll as one

• Be excellent to each other

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