At a Glance
- Tasks: Support managers in delivering practical HR solutions for a high-performing workforce.
- Company: Established industrial manufacturing business in Auburn with a dynamic culture.
- Benefits: Full-time role with strong visibility and stakeholder engagement.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence business outcomes and support large blue-collar workforces.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by partnering with leaders and driving positive workplace outcomes.
- Qualifications: Experience as an HR Advisor or Senior HR Coordinator in operational environments.
This is a hands-on generalist role where you'll work closely with managers across manufacturing, operations, warehousing, and production to deliver practical people solutions and support a high-performing workforce. We are partnering with a well-established industrial manufacturing business in the Auburn area to appoint a proactive and commercially minded HR Advisor to support a large blue-collar workforce and operational leadership team.
As the HR Advisor, you'll be a trusted partner to operational leaders, providing day-to-day HR support across the full employee lifecycle. You'll enjoy being visible on the floor, building strong relationships with frontline leaders and employees, and helping drive positive workplace outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing expert HR advice and coaching to operational leaders
- Managing employee relations matters including investigations, performance management, disciplinary processes, and grievances
- Supporting leaders through workplace and industrial relations matters
- Advising on recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning activities
- Supporting talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives
- Assisting with policy implementation and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company standards
- Driving HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the business
- Partnering with operations leaders to foster a positive and productive workplace culture
Profile
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
- Proven experience as an HR Advisor or Senior HR Coordinator within an industrial, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, construction, transport, or similar operational environment
- Strong employee and industrial relations experience
- Confidence partnering with frontline leaders and operational management teams
- A practical, solutions-focused approach with excellent stakeholder management skills
- Sound understanding of Australian employment legislation and HR best practice
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational support
- Experience supporting large blue-collar workforces is highly regarded
Job Offer
Broad generalist HR role with significant operational exposure. Opportunity to partner directly with leaders and influence business outcomes. Full-time onsite role offering strong visibility and stakeholder engagement.
If you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys working closely with operations and being part of a dynamic manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
HR Advisor in Cumberland employer: Michael Page
Join a well-established industrial manufacturing business in Auburn as an HR Advisor, where you'll be at the forefront of fostering a high-performing workforce. With a strong emphasis on employee engagement and development, this role offers you the chance to build meaningful relationships with frontline leaders while driving positive workplace outcomes. Enjoy a supportive work culture that values your contributions and provides ample opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.
