A well established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join the team during a pivotal period of change and growth.
Based at a unionised manufacturing site in Melbourne's northern suburbs, you'll play a key role in supporting leaders through Enterprise Agreement negotiations, providing practical industrial relations advice, and helping maintain positive workforce relationships.

This is an opportunity to step into a visible, hands-on role where you can make an immediate impact while partnering closely with operational leaders and employees across the site.

What's on Offer?

- Lead and support Enterprise Agreement negotiations
- Partner with leaders to navigate employee and industrial relations matters
- Build trusted relationships with employees, union representatives and site leadership
- Opportunity to shape the future people agenda during a significant period of change




- Flexible working environment with 3 days per week on site
- Initial 3-month contract with potential to extend

About You

You will be a pragmatic and approachable HR professional who enjoys being close to the business and building credibility on the ground. You'll bring:

- Experience in a manufacturing, industrial or blue-collar environment
- Exposure to Enterprise Agreement negotiations and union engagement
- Solid employee and industrial relations capability
- The ability to influence, coach and support leaders through complex people matters
- A commercial mindset balanced with a people-centred approach

This role would suit someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, partnering with leaders on real business challenges, and helping create positive outcomes for both employees and the organisation.

📌 HR Business Partner (Melbourne)
🏢 Tandem Partners
📍 Melbourne