Overview
Lead HR for a site-based global consumer well-known brand - high-impact, blue-collar, diverse workforce. This is a senior leadership opportunity to lead the People function across the organisation’s largest national Brisbane-based sites.
About the Role
This is a senior leadership prospect for an experienced HR professional to lead the People function across the organisation’s largest national Brisbane-based sites.
Reporting to the Operations Director, with a dotted line to the Chief People Officer, you will lead a 15-person HR team, and work closely with site and regional leaders in a complex commercial environment.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership of an established team, uplifting the HR function.
Building line manager capability in labour planning, shift rosters, workforce productivity, performance, and retention.
Leading industrial relations, including EBA negotiations, award interpretation, union engagement, and governance and compliance.
Overseeing onboarding, training, and workforce planning for a diverse, multicultural workforce.
Acting as a trusted partner to operational leaders in a high-volume, dynamic, blue-collar site-based workplace.
About You
You will be an accomplished HR leader with:
Strong experience in HR Management or Senior HR Management leadership roles within manufacturing, FMCG, or large-scale industrial operations.
Proven expertise in industrial relations, EBAs, and union engagement.
Demonstrated ability to manage and grow large HR teams in complex, high-pressure environments.
A pragmatic, commercially focused, and calm leadership style, with the maturity to bring stability and influence stakeholders.
Experience working with highly diverse, multicultural workforces.
Additional Requirements/Benefits
Full-time, based onsite in Brisbane, ideally with your own transport.
Competitive package and bonus: $200K + super + 20% bonus.
1 day work from home on offer.
How to Apply
If you are confident your experience aligns with this opportunity, please apply online. For a confidential discussion or to sense-check your alignment, contact Matthew Saitta at or call.
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Tandem Partners is an equal prospect employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive setting for all employees.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Human Resources Services
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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📌 Senior Human Resources Manager
🏢 Tandem Partners
📍 Brisbane