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

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