At ShapeMakers, we bring together specialist manufacturing capabilities to supply the profiles, products and expertise that help customers create better solutions. By connecting complementary businesses across aluminium, plastics and finishing, we make it easier for customers to source, simplify and build with confidence. Backed by the Borg Group, one of Australia's most established family-owned industrial groups, ShapeMakers is supported by significant investment, national scale and strong manufacturing capability.
ShapeMakers is entering an exciting new phase, bringing several newly acquired businesses together to create a stronger, more connected manufacturing group.
About the role
Partnering directly with the CEO, you will translate ShapeMakers' business strategy into a clear, practical people agenda. Your immediate priority will be supporting the successful integration of new acquisitions—aligning structures, leadership, systems and ways of working so the businesses can operate effectively as one group. As a trusted adviser to the CEO and senior leadership team, you will provide visible, end-to-end HR leadership across the business.
You will balance pace with sound governance, strengthen leadership capability and create a consistent employee experience through a period of significant change and growth.
Key responsibilities
Partner directly with the CEO and senior leaders to align the people agenda with ShapeMakers' growth strategy
Lead the people aspects of acquisition integration, including communication, structure, onboarding and cultural alignment
Build consistent, scalable HR frameworks, policies and ways of working across the group while recognising the needs of each business




Coach leaders through change, performance, development and employee relations matters with practical, commercially sound advice
Manage the full employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition and onboarding through to performance, development, retention and offboarding
Strengthen leadership capability and support the development of high-performing, accountable teams
Use workforce data and HR insights to guide decisions, identify risks and measure progress
Champion clear communication, employee engagement and a shared culture as ShapeMakers grows
Collaborate with HR and People & Culture colleagues across the Borg Group to share best practice, contribute to strategic people initiatives and leverage specialist expertise to support business outcomes
About you
Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or senior HR generalist in a growing, multi-site or operational business
Experience supporting acquisitions, business integration, organisational change or rapid growth will be highly regarded
Demonstrated ability to influence executives and build trusted relationships with leaders and employees at all levels
Commercially minded and pragmatic, with the judgement to balance business needs, employee experience and risk
Comfortable operating strategically and rolling up your sleeves to deliver in a rapid-paced, evolving environment
Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and contemporary HR practice, with a genuine passion for building one connected, high-performing culture
If you are energised by growth and ready to help build the people foundations of a new Australian manufacturing group, we would like to hear from you.
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📌 Human Resources Business Partner (New South Wales)
🏢 Shapemakers
📍 New South Wales