Join Aristocrat as our next Talent Program Manager and be part of a company that values collective brilliance and talent unleashed! At Aristocrat, we're committed to bringing happiness to life through our innovative gaming content and technology. As a key player in our People and Culture team, you will help drive our global talent programs, ensuring they are delivered seamlessly and consistently. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on an enterprise scale, supporting a diverse workforce with ambitious goals. If you're looking for a role where you can make a world-class impact, this is it!

What You'll Do

• Manage the operational calendar and execution of performance cycle touch points, such as goal setting, check-ins, and mid-year and year-end reviews.
• Configure and launch forms, tasks, and workflows with the Workday team, monitoring completion to ensure accuracy.

• Develop and execute complex communication plans, ensuring consistent and timely delivery.

• Serve as the point of contact for performance cycle questions from HR partners and business leaders when a blocking issue arises.
• Develop resources to support and launch performance cycles and programs.
• Manage and support enterprise talent programs, including planning, logistics, participant coordination, communications, and reporting.
• Build and sustain repeatable processes, employee/manager guides, documentation, and playbooks for talent programs.

• Manage the annual compliance training cycle, including coordinating stakeholder groups, leading communications, collaborating with the Shared Services team, and ensuring there is clear reporting and actionable insights.
• Champion innovation by identifying and applying AI-enabled solutions to simplify processes, improve experiences, and scale talent programs.

• Support other Talent COE initiatives in collaboration with the larger Talent COE team.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of strong collaborative program management experience within Human Resources, in an MNC. At least 5 years of hands-on experience running performance management systems, talent reviews and/or compliance training.
• Outstanding program and project management skills, including planning, dependency management, and delivery to deadlines across different time zones.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with a demonstrable track record of managing recurring, fast-paced programs.
• Diligent with the ability to identify small errors that could result in significant downstream issues.
• Experience working in matrix structures or multinational corporations, navigating cross-geographies.
• Proficiency with Workday, particularly in Performance, Skills Cloud, LMS, and Talent modules.
• Digital literacy with advanced Excel skills, SharePoint, and basic data analysis capabilities. AI proficiency to automate and scale complex repeatable tasks.
• High emotional intelligence, handling sensitive situations with care and responsibility.
• Resilient under pressure, maintaining calm during deadlines and mid-cycle challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with clarity and poise.

This job description may have been reviewed and enhanced using AI-assisted tools to improve clarity, consistency, and inclusivity. All final content, role requirements and hiring decisions remain subject to human review and approval by Aristocrat.

Compensation Philosophy

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package designed to stay competitive in the market, support your wellbeing, and recognise your contribution to our success. Our approach is underpinned by a pay-for-performance belief in rewarding individual impact. Your specific compensation package will be determined by factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Depending on your role and location, you may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives, health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and other local or statutory benefits.

Specific details about compensation and benefits for this position will be discussed during the recruitment process.