Job Description
NORTHSIX is partnering with a well-established and growing national transport and logistics business located in Redbank QLD, with a multi-decade track record in the Australian freight industry.
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Operating a modern fleet, they deliver freight and container movement solutions to a loyal base of local, interstate and international clients.
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As the business continues to grow its footprint across multiple states, it's investing in a standalone HR function to support its people and operations nationally.
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About the Role
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This is a hands-on, standalone HR leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director. You will be the lead HR contact for the business nationally, with the scope to build out a broader HR function over time as the organisation grows. It's a strong next step for an HR professional currently working at a state or regional level who is ready to take on national scope and responsibility.
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Key Responsibilities
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Act as the lead HR contact for the business nationally, reporting directly to the Managing Director
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Manage the full employee lifecycle recruitment support, onboarding, performance management and offboarding
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Provide hands‐on advice and support to operational and site leaders on day-to-day people matters
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Manage employee relations matters, including disputes, grievances and disciplinary processes, in line with relevant legislation
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Ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act, relevant modern awards and other workplace legislation across all states of operation
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Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures and templates for a nationally consistent approach
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Support workforce planning and contribute to business planning discussions with the Managing Director
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Lead or coordinate remuneration and benefits reviews with the leadership team
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Build the framework and business case for future HR headcount as the function grows
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Support culture, engagement and safety initiatives across a geographically dispersed workforce
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About the Business
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NORTHSIX is partnering with a well-established and growing national transport and logistics business located in Redbank QLD, with a multi-decade track record in the Australian freight industry.
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Operating a modern fleet, they deliver freight and container movement solutions to a loyal base of local, interstate and international clients.
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As the business continues to grow its footprint across multiple states, it's investing in a standalone HR function to support its people and operations nationally.
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About the Role
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This is a hands‐on, standalone HR leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director. You will be the lead HR contact for the business nationally, with the scope to build out a broader HR function over time as the organisation grows. It's a strong next step for an HR professional currently working at a state or regional level who is ready to take on national scope and responsibility.
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Key Responsibilities
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Act as the lead HR contact for the business nationally, reporting directly to the Managing Director
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Manage the full employee lifecycle recruitment support, onboarding, performance management and offboarding
n
Provide hands‐on advice and support to operational and site leaders on day-to-day people matters
n
Manage employee relations matters, including disputes, grievances and disciplinary processes, in line with relevant legislation
n
Ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act, relevant modern awards and other workplace legislation across all states of operation
n
Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures and templates for a nationally consistent approach
n
Support workforce planning and contribute to business planning discussions with the Managing Director
n
Lead or coordinate remuneration and benefits reviews with the leadership team
n
Build the framework and business case for future HR headcount as the function grows
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Support culture, engagement and safety initiatives across a geographically dispersed workforce
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About You
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Proven experience as a HR Manager, ideally within transport, logistics or another blue-collar / operationally intensive industry
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Strong working knowledge of Australian employment legislation, including the Fair Work Act and relevant contemporary awards
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Comfortable operating autonomously and reporting directly to senior leadership
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Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust with operational leaders and frontline staff
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Tertiary qualification in HR Management
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📌 National Hr Manager (Queensland)
🏢 NORTHSIX
📍 Queensland