Job Description
Northern Gold Coast | Monday to Friday | Onsite
This is a hands-on People & Culture role for someone who understands that good HR needs to work for the business, not just follow a process.
Youll work closely with the leadership team and managers across the operation, building engagement, strengthening culture and helping leaders take ownership of their people.
An Established Queensland BusinessOur client is a well-established Queensland business with a strong history of its own and the backing of a larger Australian group.
Its a practical, operational setting with many of the qualities youd expect from a long-standing family business.
Theyre looking for someone who can help strengthen that culture as the business continues to evolve, without adding unnecessary corporate layers.
What Youll Be Doing
Build strong working relationships with managers and operational leadersCoach managers through performance, employee relations and day-to-day people mattersImprove engagement and connection across the businessManage recruitment and find practical solutions in difficult candidate marketsSupport workforce planning, onboarding and retentionProvide practical IR and compliance guidanceIdentify people issues early and recommend workable solutionsBring new ideas and external market knowledge into the businessImprove processes without adding unnecessary complexity
What Were Looking ForYoull have solid People & Culture/HR experience, but just as importantly, youll understand business.
Were looking for someone who can look beyond the HR process,



understand what an operational manager is trying to achieve and come back with practical options and solutions.
Experience in manufacturing or another operational environment would be advantageous, particularly if youve worked closely with frontline leaders.
Whats On Offer
Monday to FridayNorthern Gold Coast locationFlexible start and finish timesLife Leave with the option to purchase additional recreation leavePaid parental leaveEmployee assistance and wellbeing supportPrivate health cover discounts
This is an opportunity to become the trusted People & Culture person within the business, with the autonomy of a standalone operation and the support of a larger group behind you.
Qualifications
Strong generalist HR/P&C; experience, ideally degree qualifiedCoaching and mentoring managersLeadership knowledge and experience partnering with leadersOrganisation and planningCommercial acumenProblem-solvingExperience introducing improvements or new ways of workingManufacturing experience is advantageous, not mandatory
Why Is This a Great Opportunity
This is a role where youll be working directly with the business, its CEO and leadership team on real operational issues.
They want someone who understands HR but is also prepared to have an opinion, offer practical advice and help work through the best way forward.
Youll have the opportunity to get involved in whats happening across the business, build relationships with managers and employees, and have a genuine say in how people decisions are made.

📌 People & Culture Specialist (Gold Coast)
🏢 Npaworldwide
📍 Gold Coast