People and Operations Manager

Exciting new role – not for the faint hearted to join this busy events company located in the Leichardt area

  • If you’re looking for a challenge, this is it!
  • Parking available on site
  • Minimum of 4 years experience

This Australian owned fast growing company located in the Leichardt location needs a great People/Operations manager to join the team. The company offers full event management and styling services and due to their rapid growth now require an experienced ‘people and operations manager’ to assist with the management of the 35 to 40 people and the smooth operations of the business. 

The position includes:-

  • Working closely with Sales team, Accounts, Administrators, Warehouse and Operational departments.
  • The daily management of the Sydney office, including national state hubs and warehousing teams.
  • Linking the Finance and Account Service teams together
  • Overseeing the creation of purchase orders and assisting with the processing of talent and supplier payment’s.
  • Managing the workflow of the team including measuring performance
  • Being the escalation point for all sales and operational enquiries.
  • Assisting with report creation, data entry and strategic meetings and initiatives.
  • The onboarding of new staff members
  • Overseeing the Warehousing Manager 
  • The implementation of systems and procedures in the business
  • Providing administration support for our Management, Finance, Legal and HR function
  • Leading the Sales team and being the main point of contact for training and development, work allocation, enquiries and problem solving.
  • Contribute to management meetings and identify improvements to increase efficiencies through strategic initiatives.
  • Being responsible for the performance of the team, meeting and/or exceeds KPI’s set by senior management.

To be successful, you will have a minimum of 4 years experience in a similar position. The right person will have the opportunity of becoming a key member of the team and really take ownership of the role and the well being of the company. You will enjoy working for an astute and personable business owner, in their funky office.

If this role interests you, please email your resume to Sue Lamb at sue@smsprofessional.com.au.