We're partnering with a well-established Australian manufacturing business with a proud heritage, strong market position and an ongoing commitment to investing in its people, products and operations.
Employing a large frontline workforce and backed by the scale and resources of a global parent organisation, the business continues to evolve and grow while maintaining a practical, people-first culture.
As HR Manager, you'll partner with leaders across Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Technical functions, supporting approximately 300 employees and contractors within a fast-paced operational environment.
You'll be a key member of the site leadership team, balancing strategic HR initiatives with hands-on coaching, problem solving and workforce support.
What you'll be doing
Partnering closely with operational leaders to drive performance, capability and engagement
Leading employee and industrial relations matters, including enterprise agreement interpretation, union engagement and workplace investigations
Supporting organisational change, workforce planning and succession initiatives
Coaching and developing leaders to build stronger people capability
Influencing workforce strategies that support both operational and business outcomes
Being a visible, trusted HR presence across a large frontline workforce




About you You are likely an experienced HR Manager or a Senior HR Business Partner who enjoys being close to the operation and partnering directly with leaders to solve complex people challenges.
You'll bring:
Strong HR leadership experience within manufacturing, FMCG, supply chain, logistics or another industrial environment
Deep employee and industrial relations expertise
Experience working within unionised workforces and interpreting enterprise agreements
A practical, commercially minded approach and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders
The ability to build credibility across both the leadership team and frontline workforce
Resilience, pragmatism and a genuine passion for operational HR
Why this prospect?
Join a recognised market-leading organisation with an established Australian footprint
Play a highly visible leadership role supporting a large operational workforce
Partner with experienced operational leaders who value HR as a strategic contributor
Balance strategic initiatives with meaningful day-to-day impact
If you're looking for an opportunity where you can influence culture, capability and operational performance while remaining connected to the workforce, we'd love to hear from you.
If you are confident that your experience reflects the above criteria, please apply online quoting ref No *******
Should you have any questions please contact Clare Johnston at ******

📌 Hr Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Tandem Partners
📍 Melbourne