blue‑collar environment About Our Client A large, multi‑business industrial group operating across Australia and New Zealand, with eight business units and a workforce of approximately 1,500 employees nationally. Operating firmly within the blue‑collar industrial sector, our success is underpinned by strong operational leadership, safety, and a highly engaged workforce. Our environment is fast‑paced, practical, and hands‑on-decisions are made close to the business, and HR plays a critical role in supporting leaders to perform at their best. Job Description This is a true generalist HR Advisor role with strong emphasis on ER/IR and operational HR. You will partner closely with General Managers and operational leaders across seven Australian business units, providing pragmatic, commercially focused HR advice in a high‑volume, blue‑collar environment. This role suits someone who enjoys being in the detail, thrives on complex employee relations matters, and is confident advising leaders in a demanding industrial environment. Key Responsibilities Act as a trusted advisor to operational leaders on all ER/IR matters, including performance management, disciplinary processes, investigations, and terminations Interpret and apply Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and Fair Work legislation with confidence and consistency Manage end‑to‑end recruitment for blue‑collar and white‑collar roles, including apprenticeship and traineeship programs Support and mentor HR team members, contributing to capability uplift across the function Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Payroll, Operations and HSE Support injury management and workers compensation matters as required Contribute to HR projects, including the upcoming enterprise management system implementation Travel periodically across NSW, VIC and QLD to support the broader business (approximately quarterly) The Successful Applicant To be successful in this role, you will bring: Minimum 5 years' experience in a HR Advisor / HR Generalist role Strong ER/IR background, with hands‑on experience in performance management, disciplinary processes and investigations (this makes up the majority of the role) Blue‑collar industry experience (manufacturing, transport, construction or similar) Proven ability to interpret Awards and Enterprise Agreements independently Confidence working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume operational environment Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Strong organization, resilience and time‑management skills A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset Valid driver's license and own vehicle, with willingness to travel interstate Systems Experience: MS Office HRIS / employee data systems (UKG experience highly regarded) Injury management and payroll‑adjacent systems Exposure to enterprise or HR system implementations will be highly valued What's on Offer What's on Offer: $100,000 - $120,000 Super, depending on experience Permanent, full‑time role in a stable and growing organization Genuine exposure to HR operations across Australia (and future NZ involvement) Hands‑on role with real autonomy and influence Career development and progression opportunities within a large industrial group On‑site parking Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday Why This Role? This is an opportunity for an experienced HR professional who wants to step into a true senior operational role-one where your expertise is trusted, your judgement valued, and your impact felt across the business.
