We are seeking an experienced People & Culture Advisor to join our team and provide hands-on HR support to one of our manufacturing sites.

Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, this role will act as a trusted partner to site leaders and employees, providing practical and commercially focused advice across the full employee lifecycle.

This is an exciting chance for a proactive HR professional who enjoys working closely with operations, building strong relationships, and making a genuine impact on culture, employee experience and business outcomes.

A key focus of this role will be end-to-end recruitment, supporting the attraction, selection and onboarding of high-quality talent across production, operational and support functions.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage end-to-end recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, interviewing and onboarding.
- Partner with leaders to understand workforce requirements and deliver effective recruitment solutions.
- Build talent pipelines and recruitment strategies for operational and hard-to-fill roles.
- Provide advice and support across employee relations, performance management and workplace matters.
- Support leaders through performance conversations, investigations and employee-related processes.
- Coordinate onboarding activities and support a positive new starter experience.
- Maintain accurate HR records, reporting and compliance documentation.
- Support workforce planning, employee engagement initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
- Build strong relationships with leaders and employees across the site.

About You





You are a passionate and practical People & Culture professional who enjoys being close to the operation and partnering with leaders to solve real business challenges.

You will bring:

- Demonstrated experience in a People & Culture Advisor or HR Advisor role.
- Strong end-to-end recruitment experience, including high-volume recruitment within a manufacturing, FMCG, logistics or similar operational environment.
- Proven ability to source, assess and attract quality candidates across blue-collar and salaried roles.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and coach leaders.
- Experience supporting employee relations, performance management and workplace investigations.
- Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Modern Awards and workplace practices.
- Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a genuine interest in improving employee experience.

Qualifications

- Relevant qualification in Human Resources, Business, Employment Relations or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated People & Culture experience.
- Certificate IV or Diploma in Human Resource Management is desirable.

Why Join Us?

- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing manufacturing business.
- Work closely with operational leaders and influence positive workplace outcomes.
- Be part of a People & Culture team focused on improving processes, culture and employee experience.
- Join a business where your ideas and contribution will be valued.

If you are an HR professional who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a difference on the ground, we would love to hear from you.

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📌 People & Culture Advisor (Cumberland City Council)
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