We are currently partnering with a large, nationally recognised organisation operating within a complex, highly regulated environment to appoint an experienced HR Manager on an initial 3-month contract.

With a workforce of 400 employees and operations spanning multiple locations across Australia, this organisation plays a critical role in supporting essential infrastructure operations. The business is currently undergoing a period of transformation within its People & Culture function, with a strong focus on uplifting capability, strengthening governance and embedding best-practice HR frameworks.

The Opportunity

Reporting into a senior HR leader, this is a hands-on role suited to a commercially minded HR Manager who thrives in dynamic, operational environments.

You will be responsible for driving consistency and structure across core HR processes while supporting a range of people initiatives during a period of change.

A key focus of the role will be across Industrial Relations, working within a unionised workforce and navigating a complex EBA landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, refine and re-establish core HR processes, policies and frameworks
• Provide end-to-end HR support across a geographically dispersed workforce
• Partner with leaders to deliver practical, commercially sound HR advice
• Manage and support a range of IR matters, including EBA interpretation and application
• Contribute to broader HR transformation and uplift initiatives
• Support and mentor a junior HR resource (HR Advisor)

About You

• Proven experience in a HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner capacity
• Strong Industrial Relations capability, with experience in EBA environments
• Comfortable operating in complex, operational and/or blue-collar environments
• Hands-on, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
• Ability to bring structure, consistency and clarity in evolving environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

• Review, refine and re-establish core HR processes, policies and frameworks
• Provide end-to-end HR support across a geographically dispersed workforce
• Partner with leaders to deliver practical, commercially sound HR advice
• Manage and support a range of IR matters, including EBA interpretation and application
• Contribute to broader HR transformation and uplift initiatives
• Support and mentor a junior HR resource (HR Advisor)

• Strong Industrial Relations capability, with experience in EBA environments
• Comfortable operating in complex, operational and/or blue-collar environments
• Hands-on, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
• Ability to bring structure, consistency and clarity in evolving environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

• Proven experience in a HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner capacity