This one is for the HR operator who likes being close to the business and in the rhythm of a busy operational environment, supporting leaders, lifting consistency and keeping things moving.
We're partnering with a well-established manufacturing business to appoint an HR Manager into a 12-month fixed term contract, with potential to extend. The role is on-site 5 days in the outer East.
What's the brief?
You'll lead HR across multiple business units across Australia and New Zealand, bringing structure, clarity and calm to a hands‐on environment.
The work is broad, practical and people-close. Think:
* Mentoring and guiding your direct report
* Contributing to wellbeing, culture and broader management initiatives
* Partnering with managers on ER, performance, conflict resolution and legislative changes
* Keeping policies, SOPs and documentation consistent, current and compliant
* Supporting recruitment, onboarding, training and development
* Working closely with safety leaders around OHS, WorkCover and risk
* Bringing consistency across multiple sites, while understanding where local nuance is needed
Is this your perfect match?
You'll suit this role if you're a steady, commercially minded HR Manager who can balance care with operational reality. You're not afraid to be hands‐on, but you also know how to step back, see the bigger picture and help the business make better people decisions.
You'll bring:
* 5+ years' HR management experience
* Strong knowledge of Australian workplace law, OHS and WorkCover
* Confidence working with leaders in operational, manufacturing or similarly complex environments
* A practical, organised and methodical approach
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly
* Comfort working with competing priorities and the occasional grey area
* Manufacturing or pharmaceutical
* experience would be highly regarded
Why this role?
You'll be joining a business where HR is genuinely needed as a core function supporting leaders, employees, safety, compliance and culture.
It's perfect for someone who enjoys being useful, visible and trusted.
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