Our client, a leading Fortune 500 manufacturer, is seeking a highly engaged and hands-on Temporary HR Generalist to provide essential support to their operational team. This role is crucial for maintaining high standards of employee engagement and a collaborative workplace culture for approximately 100 blue-collar production and operational staff.
The Role:
You will serve as the primary HR interface and first point of contact for general HR queries
Key Responsibilities:
* Employee Relations (ER): Act as the first point of contact for all HR queries, managing grievances, disciplinary matters, and ensuring proactive conflict resolution.
* Award & Compliance Expertise: Provide expert guidance on the Modern Award, ensuring accurate application for shifts, overtime, allowances, and leave.
* Performance & Coaching: Coach supervisors and managers on effective performance documentation, managing Performance Improvement Plans and fair termination processes.
* Work Health and Safety (WHS) / Injury Management: Closely coordinate with the Safety Team on workplace injury cases, conducting fitness for work assessments, and managing timely Return-to-Work programs.
* HR Administration: Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle administration for site staff, ensuring HR data integrity and process efficiency.
* Talent Management Support: Assist with initiatives focused on attracting, developing, and retaining site staff.
About you:
* Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years as an HR Generalist, with proven exposure to a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
* Critical Skill: Demonstrated ability to manage Employee Relations autonomously with sound judgement, confidentiality, and fairness.
* Legislation: Excellent, up-to-date knowledge of the Fair Work Act and expertise in applying Modern Awards.
* Attributes: A confident coach who can quickly build trust with a diverse workforce, from machine operators to senior site leadership.
Apply Now:
If you are an experienced HR professional ready to make an immediate impact, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience and availability.
At Randstad HR Partners, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.