People Operations Manager at Lyka

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

People Operations, Project Management, Data Analysis, Employment Law, Compliance, Organizational Skills, Team Leadership, Automation, Performance Management, Engagement Surveys, Health and Safety Initiatives, Communication, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Sustainability Practices

Industry

Consumer Services

Description

Who are we? Lyka is an Australian founded pet wellness company that’s shaking up an outdated industry and paving the way for happier, healthier pets. Despite medical advancements, animal lifespans are on the decline. Today, the average pet only reaches 37% of their full potential lifespan and statistics have shown us that many suffer from dental disease, cancer, and obesity. Simply put, the status quo is not enough. As humans, we’ve experienced firsthand the positive impact fresh wholefoods can have on our health and wellbeing, and we believe our furry friends deserve the same. We're on a mission to do just that, starting with nutritionally balanced, wholefood meals delivered direct to doors around Australia. As the world’s most sustainable pet wellness company, we’re putting pets and our planet first - one bowl at a time. Today, we are proud to share we’ve served 50 million meals to puppers and their parents across Australia, and this is just the beginning. Our vision is to create multiple nutritional products, adding disease prevention meals and supplements, and expand into new markets. Currently, we have a team of 250+ pet-obsessed people and we're continuing to grow (yes, looking at you!). These carefully selected people are dedicated to building the next generation of technology and products to help empower pet parents to take control over their pet’s wellbeing. To date, we have raised over $60M in funding from venture capital investors and pet industry insiders, who believe in our mission and ability to drive change in a stagnant industry, providing nutrition that nourishes puppers from the inside out. Are you ready to shake things up and give pets the life they deserve? Come join our pack! Our Mission The time we share with our pets is being cut short. Despite medical advancements, they’re getting sicker earlier. They’re dying prematurely. The industry has it backwards - prioritising treating symptoms instead of addressing the root cause. That’s where we come in. At Lyka, we take a preventative, holistic and personalised approach to pet care. We look at the full picture, factoring in the diet, lifestyle and environment of each individual animal. We don’t stop at symptoms, instead we dig for the root cause. We create nutrition plans unique to each pet, because it’s not just about living longer, but living well too. Our mission is to increase the lifespan of dogs and cats. What you'll do: Deliver core cyclical People processes, including engagement surveys and performance reviews. Own and deliver key People projects end-to-end across a range of People topics. Identify opportunities for automation and lead projects that enhance People processes and experience. Deliver monthly People reporting, translating insights into clear actions and decisions. Lead and support two team members, the People Operations Associate and Workplace Community Manager. Maintain People policies, ensuring they are compliant and easy to understand. Oversee the full Pack lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding, contracts, compliance and People data management (hello, Rippling 👋). Partner with the SHEQ team to implement and continuously improve workplace health, safety and wellbeing initiatives. 4+ years experience in People / People Ops, including 1+ year leading others, ideally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Hands-on experience with People systems like Rippling, plus the ability to analyse data, spot trends and turn insights into action. Strong knowledge of employment law and compliance, including modern awards. Comfortable juggling priorities, getting hands-on and driving new processes or ways of working. Highly organised, action-oriented and passionate about growing people and bringing the Lyka values to life. Work in a fast-growing start-up, experiencing what goes behind the scenes to sustain hyper-growth for a start-up with a physical product! Growth and Development - Lyka is growing extremely quickly, which means you will have the opportunity to experience different challenges every day and progressively acquire more responsibilities as our facility and team expands. We provide an annual budget for you to continue your personal development. Work for a sustainability focused company - we care about the health of our pets and our planet. We’re proud to be Australia’s only carbon-negative and plastic-negative pet company and we’re always looking at ways for us improve sustainability practices. Be part of a diverse top talent team, coming from widely different backgrounds and geographies. Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave top-up. Wellbeing assistance and tools to take care of your mental and physical wellbeing so you can do your best work. Pupper parent support to care for your furry friends - flexible arrangements for new pets, pet-friendly offices, discounts, and financial allowance for dog training & care to help them live their best life. We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams Lyka is an equal opportunity employer devoted to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate diversity, are devoted to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Responsibilities

The People Operations Manager will deliver core cyclical People processes and own key People projects across various topics. They will also oversee the full Pack lifecycle and partner with the SHEQ team to improve workplace health and safety initiatives.