HR Business Partner – Manufacturing
Western Sydney | 12-month FTC (high likelihood to convert to permanent)
$145k + super + bonus
We’re partnering with a Leading Global Manufacturing Organisation undergoing significant transformation across its Australian operations. This is a key HR Business Partner role supporting a Senior Operations leader and will suit an experienced HRBP with strong employee relations capability and experience partnering closely with operational teams
You’ll act as a true business partner to manufacturing leadership, owning complex employee relations matters and playing a key role in shaping the future people structure across supply operations. The business is investing heavily in its Australian footprint, with strong growth plans and genuine long-term opportunity for the right person.
Key responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end employee relations across a manufacturing workforce
- Manage complex ER cases such as: performance, grievances, investigations, relocations and workforce change
- Own workers’ compensation and health & safety matters, partnering closely with site leadership
- Support EBA negotiations, including preparation, union engagement and bargaining processes
- Partner with Operations to design and map organisational structures, career pathways and capability frameworks within supply
- Implement training frameworks and workforce capability metrics
- Act as a trusted advisor to leaders during periods of transformation and growth
- Work closely with external stakeholders to ensure compliant and pragmatic outcomes
What are we looking for?
- Experience in an HR Business Partner or HR Manager role within manufacturing
- EBA negotiation experience
- Deep knowledge of Australian employment legislation and industrial relations
- Confident managing complex ER cases in fast-paced environments
- Ambitious, hands-on and keen to grow with the business
- FMCG or large-scale manufacturing experience (e.g. food, consumer goods, industrial manufacturing) highly regarded
If this sounds like a good fit for your background, we’d love to have a confidential conversation. Apply below to discuss further!
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