Director, People & Culture Business Partner – Group

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (Aristocrat) is a global entertainment and content creation company powered by technology to deliver world-leading casino and mobile games. Aristocrat offers a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, casino management systems, free-to-play mobile games and online real money games.
Aristocrat has seven corporate functions and three operating business units, spanning regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), social casino (Product Madness) and regulated online real money gaming (Aristocrat Interactive). Our game and product portfolios collectively entertain millions of players worldwide every day.
Job Description
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Director, People & Culture Business Partner – Group to lead the people strategy and employee experience across our global corporate teams. This role partners closely with Corporate leadership across Australia and the Americas, enabling the business to scale and evolve in a fast-paced environment.
As a key member of the P&C team and part of the broader Aristocrat P&C community, this role blends strategic partnership, operational excellence, and leadership. The successful candidate will be passionate about culture, development, and scalable, people-first experiences.
What You'll Do
- Partner with global Corporate leaders across all corporate functions to define and deliver a high-impact People & Culture strategy aligned with business goals
- Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (TA, L&D, Reward, Comms, Ops) to drive integrated talent strategies.
- Support corporate leadership in workforce planning and organizational design, and structure
- Deliver effective, programmatic solutions across skills frameworks, employee development, and career pathways to enhance engagement and build critical capabilities.
- Use people data and insights to shape decisions, track progress, and drive continuous improvement.
- Support the overall performance cycle, development plans, and employee engagement survey, acting as a coach and resource for leaders.
- Lead initiatives that enhance our inclusive culture and support DE&I outcomes across group functions.
- Serve as a member of the P&C team, contributing to cross-functional initiatives and strategic HR planning.
- Champion operational excellence and scalable solutions that evolve our employee experience and support our ambitions as a best-in-class employer.
What We're Looking For
- 8+ years of relevant experience in senior HR or P&C Business Partner roles, within global, matrixed environments
- Strong understanding of employee lifecycle, talent development, workforce planning, and performance management.
- Experience supporting distributed or global teams, ideally with exposure to Australia and North America.
- Excellent coaching and influencing skills, with a track record of supporting senior leaders through change and growth.
- Passion for employee experience and creating inclusive, scalable people practices that align to culture and business needs.
- Experience using HRIS (e.g., Workday), people analytics, and engagement tools to inform strategy.
- Strong communicator with cultural sensitivity and high emotional intelligence.
- Ability to work at both a strategic and operational level in a dynamic environment.
Why Aristocrat?
Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.
We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V
- World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
- Robust benefits package
- Global career opportunities
Our Values
- All about the Player
- Talent Unleashed
- Collective Brilliance
- Good Business Good Citizen
Travel Expectations
None
Pay Range
$132,825 - $246,675 per year
Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching, more details available at https://atibenefits.com/.
Additional Information:
Depending on the nature of your role, you may be required to register with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.
At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Director, People & Culture Business Partner – Group to lead the people strategy and employee experience across our global corporate teams. This role partners closely with Corporate leadership across Australia and the Americas, enabling the business to scale and evolve in a fast-paced environment.
As a key member of the P&C team and part of the broader Aristocrat P&C community, this role blends strategic partnership, operational excellence, and leadership. The successful candidate will be passionate about culture, development, and scalable, people-first experiences.
What You'll Do
Partner with global Corporate leaders across all corporate functions to define and deliver a high-impact People & Culture strategy aligned with business goals
Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (TA, L&D, Reward, Comms, Ops) to drive integrated talent strategies.
Support corporate leadership in workforce planning and organizational design, and structure
Deliver effective, programmatic solutions across skills frameworks, employee development, and career pathways to enhance engagement and build critical capabilities.
Use people data and insights to shape decisions, track progress, and drive continuous improvement.
Support the overall performance cycle, development plans, and employee engagement survey, acting as a coach and resource for leaders.
Lead initiatives that enhance our inclusive culture and support DE&I outcomes across group functions.
Serve as a member of the P&C team, contributing to cross-functional initiatives and strategic HR planning.
Champion operational excellence and scalable solutions that evolve our employee experience and support our ambitions as a best-in-class employer.
What We're Looking For
8+ years of relevant experience in senior HR or P&C Business Partner roles, within global, matrixed environments
Strong understanding of employee lifecycle, talent development, workforce planning, and performance management.
Experience supporting distributed or global teams, ideally with exposure to Australia and North America.
Excellent coaching and influencing skills, with a track record of supporting senior leaders through change and growth.
Passion for employee experience and creating inclusive, scalable people practices that align to culture and business needs.
Experience using HRIS (e.g., Workday), people analytics, and engagement tools to inform strategy.
Strong communicator with cultural sensitivity and high emotional intelligence.
Ability to work at both a strategic and operational level in a dynamic environment.
Why Aristocrat?
Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.
We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V
World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
Robust benefits package
Global career opportunities
Our Values
All about the Player
Talent Unleashed
Collective Brilliance
Good Business Good Citizen
Travel Expectations
NonePay Range
$132,825 - $246,675 per yearOur goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching, more details available at https://atibenefits.com/.
Additional Information:
Depending on the nature of your role, you may be required to register with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.
At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.