About the opportunity
Randstad HR Partners is partnering with a well loved Australian Organisation. Are you a pragmatic, hands‐on HR leader who thrives in agile FMCG/manufacturing environments? We are seeking an experienced Head of HR/ HR Manager to join an ANZ organisation on a part‐time basis (3‐4 days per week) to partner with their HR Leader and lead its HR team through an exciting period of transition and growth.
This role offers a unique phased transition:
Initial Phase (2 Months): Work in a job‐share / collaborative capacity alongside the Head of HR to get up to speed on operations, management, culture, and key initiatives.
Cover Phase (Oct - Mid-Jan): Steer the ship full‐time / lead the HR function and partner with senior leadership while the Head of HR is on leave, returning to a smooth handover upon her return in January.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Operations: Serve as the senior escalation point for all HR, Industrial Relations (IR), and Employee Relations (ER) matters across ANZ.
Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a small, dedicated HR & Payroll team (HR Business Partners, Payroll Specialist, and Safety).
HR Modernisation: Help drive their ongoing transition from an administrative function to a true strategic business partner, helping navigate change management across the business.
Key Projects: Oversee the upcoming annual Employee Engagement Survey in September and continue embedding our newly rolled‐out HRIS.




What We Are Looking For
Pragmatic & Hands‐On: A down‐to‐earth approach‐you understand "what good looks like" in modern HR, but you're easy‐going, supportive, and ready to roll up your sleeves.
HR leadership and mand management experience of leading HR function and managing a team
IR/ER Capability: Strong, practical knowledge of Industrial Relations and Employee Relations in a manufacturing or blue‐collar environment (24/5 operations experience is highly valued).
Change Champion: Proven ability to manage relationships thoughtfully and bring stakeholders along on the journey during times of cultural shift and modernising systems.
Systems Experience: Familiarity with modern HRIS platforms (experience with Employment Hero is a bonus).
Work Setup & Flexibility
Schedule: 3-4 days per week (consistent days preferred).
Location: Onsite role at primary site in Wetherill Park to ensure strong leadership coverage for our 24/5 operation, with flexibility on start/finish times and options for 1-2 days of remote work where coverage allows.
Benefits to You
Exciting global organisation and brand reputation
Hybrid/flexible work arrangement
Exciting scope of work and IR leader
At Randstad HR Partners, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Head Of Hr, Anz (Sydney)
🏢 @
📍 Sydney