At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic HR team and enhance workforce productivity in a diverse environment.
- Company: Join a well-known global brand with a strong commitment to diversity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus potential, and flexible work options.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive and inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in HR leadership at a major Brisbane site.
- Qualifications: Proven HR leadership experience in manufacturing or large-scale operations.
Lead HR for a site-based global consumer well-known brand - high-impact, blue-collar, diverse workforce. This is a senior leadership opportunity to lead the People function across the organisation’s largest national Brisbane-based sites.
About the Role
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced HR professional to lead the People function across the organisation’s largest national Brisbane-based sites. Reporting to the Operations Director, with a dotted line to the Chief People Officer, you will lead a 15-person HR team, and work closely with site and regional leaders in a complex commercial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership of an established team, uplifting the HR function.
- Building line manager capability in labour planning, shift rosters, workforce productivity, performance, and retention.
- Leading industrial relations, including EBA negotiations, award interpretation, union engagement, and governance and compliance.
- Overseeing onboarding, training, and workforce planning for a diverse, multicultural workforce.
- Acting as a trusted partner to operational leaders in a high-volume, dynamic, blue-collar site-based environment.
About You
You will be an accomplished HR leader with:
- Strong experience in HR Management or Senior HR Management leadership roles within manufacturing, FMCG, or large-scale industrial operations.
- Proven expertise in industrial relations, EBAs, and union engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and grow large HR teams in complex, high-pressure environments.
- A pragmatic, commercially focused, and calm leadership style, with the maturity to bring stability and influence stakeholders.
- Experience working with highly diverse, multicultural workforces.
Additional Requirements/Benefits
- Full-time, based onsite in Brisbane, ideally with your own transport.
- Competitive package and bonus: $200K + super + 20% bonus.
- 1 day work from home on offer.
How to Apply
If you are confident your experience aligns with this opportunity, please apply online. For a confidential discussion or to sense-check your alignment, contact Matthew Saitta at or call.
Job Ref no: 3956812
Tandem Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Human Resources
Industries: Human Resources Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Tandem Partners Pty Ltd. is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee engagement and development within a supportive and values-driven culture. Located in a vibrant area, the company offers unique opportunities for professional growth and collaboration, ensuring that every team member can thrive while contributing to meaningful organisational goals.
