Key leadership role shaping people strategy and organisational performance Ownership of HR Business Partnering, Industrial Relations and workforce programs Drive engagement, culture and change across a complex industrial environment Play a critical part in shaping Ampcontrol's people strategy and supporting the business through its next phase of growth and transformation.
About the company Ampcontrol is a long-established Australian industrial organisation delivering complex engineering, manufacturing and electrical solutions across energy, resources and infrastructure markets.With its largest manufacturing footprint based in Newcastle and the Hunter Region, and a growing international presence, the business is entering an important next phase of operational and strategic growth.
About the opportunity Based in Tomago, this role is pivotal in leading Ampcontrol's HR Business Partnering model and enabling the business through its next phase of growth.
Reporting to the General Manager - People, the HR Lead is responsible for ensuring the delivery of strategic, tactical and operational people outcomes that directly support business performance.You will lead a team of HR professionals and partner closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Business Unit leaders.
The role requires a leader who can operate with equal effectiveness at executive and operational levels, combining strong industrial relations capability with a pragmatic, commercial and people-focused mindset.
A strong on-site presence is essential to build credibility, influence, and alignment across the business.
Key Responsibilities Include: Lead and evolve the HR Business Partnering model to deliver high-impact, consistent people support Provide strategic HR input into group and business unit planning and execution Own Enterprise Agreement strategy, bargaining processes and IR governance Lead complex industrial relations matters, including conciliations and arbitration Drive major organisational change, restructure and workforce transformation programs Oversee workplace investigations, ensuring robust, compliant and timely execution Lead annual people programs including workforce planning, succession planning, engagement and performance cycles Act as a trusted senior advisor to leaders on ER, IR, performance, engagement and retention strategies Develop and lead a high-performing HR team through coaching, mentoring and capability uplift Drive continuous improvement in HR systems, processes and reporting Ensure strong alignment to Ampcontrol values, safety culture and HSEQ expectations Utilise data and reporting platforms to measure outcomes and inform decision making About you: Degree in HR, Business or similar Extensive experience in senior HR leadership or HR Business Partnering roles Deep expertise in Industrial Relations, Enterprise Agreements and complex ER matters Demonstrated success leading organisational change, restructure and transformation programs Experience within industrial, manufacturing, engineering, mining or heavy industry environments A confident, visible and pragmatic leadership style Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership influencing capability Proven experience leading and developing high-performing HR teams Strong analytical capability with the ability to use data and insights to drive performance This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact HR leadership role with genuine scale and influence, shaping Ampcontrol's people strategy, culture and organisational performance during a critical phase of growth.
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