Location: Queensland (Multi-Site Shed Manufacturing Business)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Competitive Salary.
Position Overview
The Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing all HR functions across a Queensland-based shed manufacturing company with over 100 employees operating across multiple business structures. This role ensures that all HR processes—from onboarding to compliance—are delivered to a high standard and aligned with current employment legislation. The HR Manager works closely with the CEO and engages with external HR and legal consultants when specialised support is required.
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Key Responsibilities
1. Manage HR Issues for All Staff - Provide day-to-day HR support to employees, supervisors, and managers across all locations. Address and resolve staff queries, concerns, and workplace issues in a timely and professional manner. Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
2. Disciplinary & Performance Management - Manage disciplinary actions, formal warnings, performance improvement plans, and behavioural concerns. Ensure procedural fairness and compliance with Fair Work requirements at all stages. Support managers with documentation, coaching, and decision-making around conduct and performance matters.
3. Onboarding & Exiting of Staff - Oversee recruitment administration, induction, training coordination, and site-specific onboarding processes. Ensure all new starter documentation, contracts, licences, and checks are completed and compliant. Manage offboarding processes including exit interviews, final pay accuracy, and return of equipment.
4. Employment Agreement Compliance - Ensure all employment agreements and HR documentation comply with the latest HR laws, Fair Work Act requirements, and relevant Modern Awards. Review and update employment contracts, policies, and procedures as legislation changes. Provide advice to the CEO and managers on award interpretations, entitlements, and HR risks.
5. Liaison With External Consultants - Engage with external HR advisors, employment lawyers, payroll specialists, and WHS consultants as required. Coordinate external reviews, investigations, or specialist support. Ensure recommendations from consultants are implemented effectively.
6. Work Health and Safety, WorkCover and Rehabilitation Coordination – Manage WorkCover rehabilitation functions, including incident reporting, documentation and investigation. Manage workplace health and safety requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures. Coordinate the onboarding of subcontractors, including WHS inductions and verification of compliance requirements.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date WHS, WorkCover, and subcontractor documentation and records.
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Additional Responsibilities
· Support workplace culture initiatives and employee engagement programs.
· Assist with training, development, and capability-building for supervisors and staff.
· Contribute to workforce planning and recruitment strategies across multiple sites.
· Collaborate with payroll to ensure accuracy in employee pay, entitlements, and documentation.
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Skills & Experience Required
· Minimum 5 years' experience in HR management, ideally in manufacturing, construction, or trades-based environments.
· Strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, Queensland employment and WHS obligations.
· Proven experience managing disciplinary matters and navigating complex HR issues.
· Ability to interpret awards, agreements, and legislation and apply them practically.
· Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
· Experience working with external consultants and managing outsourced HR/legal advice.
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Personal Attributes
· Highly organised, practical, and able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
· Confident working with employees at all levels and across multiple locations.
· Strong judgement, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
· Solutions-focused, professional, and calm under pressure.