People Operations Manager

Morse Micro is redefining wireless connectivity with next-generation Wi‑Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) technology. As Australia’s largest fabless semiconductor company, we’re building ultra‑efficient chips that power tomorrow’s IoT landscape through extended range, low power consumption and high performance. You’ll be part of a global team collaborating across Australia, the US, India, the UK, China, Taiwan, and Japan.

We’re looking for a detail-focused People Operations Manager to build and maintain the rigor required for our scaling global business. This role blends compliance, governance, and data accuracy with hands-on HR administration, ensuring our people processes are both practical and audit-ready as we continue to grow.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee compliance across our global sites, including employment law, WH&S, privacy obligations, etc
• Maintain and review HR policies, contracts, and employee documentation, ensuring alignment with legislation and audit requirements
• Own core people operations: preparing contracts, processing employee changes, onboarding and offboarding, maintaining records, and handling day-to-day HR administration
• Manage and own our HR systems and data, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and complete audit trails across all employee movements
• Administer and coordinate share option paperwork and equity processes with Finance and Legal
• Level up our current processes through automation & other ways to ensure scalability

What we’re looking for:

• 7+ years’ experience in People Operations or HR, with a mix of hands-on HR administration and compliance/governance exposure
• Solid understanding of employment law, WH&S, and workplace compliance obligations in Australia. Global experience is preferred.
• Extensive experience with HR administration / compliance / governance, including maintaining and updating key policies, procedures, contracts and other employee documentation and data.
• Extensive experience with HR tech - preferred experience with HiBob, Gusto, Ethena, CultureAmp & Confluence
• Familiarity with equity/share option processes
• Highly organised, detail-driven, and comfortable rolling up your sleeves for admin
• Strong communicator, able to advise managers on compliance and governance matters

What we offer

• Competitive salary and stock option package
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Income protection insurance
• Ergonomically designed, modern office environment
• Regular team gatherings and social initiatives
• Supportive, high-performance culture where your work truly matters
• Personal professional growth opportunities

Our culture

At Morse Micro, our values shape how we work. We live our Values - We are Genuine, Pragmatic, take Initiative & Persevere. We’re building a culture where smart, curious people of all backgrounds can thrive. We know that innovation improves when teams bring different perspectives to the table. You don’t have to fit a typical mold to make an impact here – we value technical excellence, creative thinking, and the drive to shape what’s next.

Who You Are
You’re a pragmatic, hands-on professional. You’re collaborative and analytical. You bring technical vigor and a practical mindset to every challenge - and you want your work to influence real-world impact.

If you’re ready to help shape the future of IoT connectivity, please apply - This is your moment.

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