Human Resources Manager – Engineering & Technical Functions

About the role This is a high-impact HR role at the heart of Breville’s fastest-evolving functions. You’ll partner with senior technical and operational leaders—including our CTO and COO—to align people strategy with business growth, change agendas, and operational targets across a fast-growing, multi-country organization. You’ll bring deep credibility with technical teams, the judgment to operate independently, and the ability to translate complex people data into insights that drive action. The role blends partnership with execution—you’ll advise leaders and personally drive outcomes. A signature aspect of this role is partnering with the Global Head of HR and the CTO to enable AI adoption within Engineering and across the broader business—shaping how Breville’s People agenda evolves in response to technological transformation. You’ll report to the Global Head of HR in Sydney, Australia and work day-to-day with leaders across the United States, Canada, and Australia. What You’ll Do Business Partnership Leadership Coaching Partner with executive and senior leaders across Software Engineering, Technical Services, Sales Operations Planning, and other supported functions to develop people strategies tightly aligned to business objectives. Coach leaders on performance, accountability, and building high-performing teams within technical disciplines. Develop a deep understanding of each function’s challenges and opportunities, delivering tailored solutions rather than one-size-fits-all programs. AI Enablement Transformation Partner with our Global Head of HR and our CTO to drive AI enablement within Engineering and the organization at large, informing all pillars of our People agenda from role design through to how we measure and reward performance. Lead adoption strategies, capability building, and change communication. Bring curiosity about how HR itself can leverage AI and analytics to improve decision making and service delivery. Organizational Effectiveness Lead organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and role clarity for technical and engineering teams. Own and evolve levelling frameworks, job architecture, and compensation structures—ensuring consistency, equity, and market competitiveness. Drive engagement, culture, retention, and inclusive leadership across all supported teams. Independently manage complex employee relations matters, including investigations, corrective action, and terminations. People Analytics Cyclical Programs Analyze people data to identify trends, diagnose issues, and tell a compelling story that drives action. Deliver cyclical HR programs including performance reviews, engagement surveys, and reward cycles.