Chief of staff

Chief of StaffPart-time Melbourne-based Hybrid (2 days with office hours) About Amazing Co At Amazing Co, we believe the magic happens when we go all in for the moments that matter. Whether it's for our customers, teammates, or the people we love, we show up to create moments that turn into lasting memories.We know great experiences come from people who feel connected to what they do and supported in how they live-whether they're creating magic at work or enjoying time with family and friends. That's why we're committed to balance, creativity, and connection-not just for our customers, but for our team.Operating across five countries and nearly 60 cities, we take pride in delivering exceptional experiences that create lasting memories. We believe Amazing Co is the most exciting company to join in the events industry right now, and we are solving new problems every day as we scale and unlock new opportunities. We're looking for passionate, high-performing individuals who share our vision. Our core team of 80 are based across Australia, NZ, US, UK, Philippines and India. We are setting up our People & Culture function to enhance our employee experience, provide more consistency for the team, and to support our leaders in driving high performance.Be part of a fast-growing company where your ideas come to life, you'll make an impact, and you'll grow alongside the business. Work you'll love, so you can live a life you'll love. Summary We are looking for a Chief of Staff to join us in a part-time capacity (16 - 25 hours per week). Reporting to the CEO, you will own and drive core people initiatives, balancing strategic and operational responsibilities across the business. This is a standalone role where you'll work closely with our leadership team to support operational efficiency, people initiatives, and cross-functional coordination across the business.The key responsibilities are outlined below. From there, we have no shortage of opportunities to work on as we continue to grow and scale. We want to know that you can smash the non-negotiables, and then hear about what your passion areas are so we can support your growth and development as the fundamentals fall into place. Why Join Us? Impactful role - be the first dedicated P&C hire and shape our people function.Autonomy & ownership - drive meaningful projects and make a difference.Flexible working environment - hybrid work with the ability to tailor your schedule.A fun, energetic team - we value creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Brand-aligned benefits that support a culture of balance, connection and creativity across your work and personal lifeKey Responsibilities 1. HR Manager & Employee Support Coach and support middle managers on performance conversations, feedback, goal setting, and employee development.Provide guidance on people-related issues such as employee relations, career development, and engagement.Support the SLT in driving a strong culture of learning and development, ensuring consistency in people management approaches. 2. Employee Experience & Engagement Lead our annual engagement survey - administering the survey, analysing results, and facilitating team debriefs and action planning.Drive our 'Brand Inside Out' strategy, ensuring our EVP is embedded across the employee experience.Support and oversee team events, recognition programs, and cultural initiatives. 3. HR Operations & Compliance Run payroll processes (via our HRIS, Hibob) and liaise with Finance.Oversee onboarding/offboarding to ensure a smooth employee experience.Maintain and improve our HR policies, compliance, and reporting.Manage office administration (suppliers, cleaners, office supplies). How else could the role develop? Depending on your background and interests, the role can evolve and grow with you! Here are some of our thoughts on what you could work on as we grow we would love to hear about your unique skills and passions outside of the non-negotiables above!Remote Team Optimisation - Enhancing how we run and structure offshore teams, including legislation, culture, and process improvements.Process Engineering & Efficiency - A more commercial/strategic focus on optimising our headcount model and looking at how we get more out of our people.AI and automation - Looking at how AI can help supercharge our people and enable them to get more out of their dayData and Analytics - Build data-driven insights to inform our people strategy and decision making across the businessEnhanced L&D Initiatives - build tailored leadership development initiatives for middle and senior managers, curate and deliver training sessions or partner with external providers to support skill-building across the team What We're Looking For The non-negotiables in this role require someone with a solid background in people management and HR operations. Beyond that - there's plenty of scope to grow the role in a way that aligned with your unique skills and passions. Perhaps you're looking to move into a more operational or commercial space, or maybe you want the opportunity to put your advisory work into practice - making something your own. You are likely driven by the opportunity to work with cross functional leaders and make an impact through engaging work and endless new problems to solve. People at Amazing Co shape awesome careers that unfold as the company grows. Talk to us about what your unique skills and passions are!3-5+ years HR or generalist People & Culture experience, ideally in a scale-up, startup, or high-growth environment - but this is not essential. If you're looking to take your generalist experience and move into a new industry - we still want to hear from you!Strong skillset experience in coaching managers, performance management, and employee development.Self-starter mindset - comfortable owning projects and working autonomously.Strong communication skills and natural relationship builder with an ability to engage with leaders and employees at all levels.Experience with HR systems (Hibob or similar) and payroll processing (desirable).Above all, you're a problem solver. You love getting to the heart of a problem or opportunity, and scoping solutions from first principles. The Details Salary: $80 K-$110 K AUD (pro-rata) + super.Hours: 20-25 hours per week.Location: Melbourne-based, with at least two in-office days per week (flexible days/hours, including office days).Start Date: ASAP.Interested?We'd love to hear from you! Apply now or reach out for a chat. There is no close date on the job and we will be screening/progressing applicants as they come through.