Australian-based engineering and services business supporting the food manufacturing industry, specialising in designing, maintaining and optimising food processing systems and equipment to keep production running efficiently and safely.
With a rapidly growing national presence, the business is continuing to build its people, systems and capabilities.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation where HR has a genuine opportunity to make an impact and contribute to the next stage of growth.
The Position
We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Consultant to join the team in a full time capacity.
This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys being hands-on, working closely with managers and employees, and providing practical HR solutions across the employee lifecycle.
You will play an important role in supporting the business as it grows, helping to develop and improve HR processes, policies and initiatives while providing trusted advice to employees and leaders across the organisation.
Working closely with management, you will have the chance to influence workplace culture, employee engagement and people practices across a growing national business.
You will take ownership of:
Managing end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring a positive experience for new employees
Providing practical HR advice and support to managers and employees across a broad range of employment matters
Supporting employee relations, including grievances, workplace concerns, conflict resolution and performance matters
Developing, implementing and maintaining HR policies, procedures and employment documentation
Supporting managers with performance management, employee development and performance improvement processes
Identifying training and development needs and coordinating relevant initiatives
Maintaining accurate employee records and HR documentation
Working closely with payroll to support accurate and timely payroll and employee administration




Ensuring HR practices remain aligned with Australian employment legislation, Fair Work requirements and company policies
Supporting workplace health, safety and employee wellbeing initiatives in partnership with the OHS function
Developing initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, retention and workplace culture
Supporting workforce planning, organisational development and succession planning as the business continues to expand
Preparing HR reports and providing insights to management to support informed people decisions
Contributing to the continuous improvement of HR systems, processes and practices across the business
About You
You are an experienced, practical and approachable HR professional who enjoys working in a rapid-paced environment and building strong relationships across an organisation.
You will ideally have 3-5 years' HR experience, with exposure to an industrial, engineering, manufacturing or similar environment highly regarded.
You are confident providing advice to managers and employees, comfortable handling sensitive and confidential matters, and have a strong understanding of Australian employment legislation and Fair Work requirements.
You will also bring:
Strong employee relations and conflict resolution skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A practical and solutions-focused approach to HR
Strong organisational and time management skills
Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and performance management
Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation and workplace practices
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office
The ability to build credibility and relationships at all levels of the business
Most importantly, you will be someone who enjoys working with people, improving processes and making a genuine contribution to the culture and growth of a business.
This is a great opportunity for an HR professional looking for a broad role where you can have real ownership and contribute to building the HR function of a rapidly expanding national organisation.
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📌 Human Resources (Hr) Consultant (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne