Job Description

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.

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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.

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- Partnering closely with operational leaders to drive performance, capability and engagement
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- Leading employee and industrial relations matters, including enterprise agreement interpretation, union engagement and workplace investigations
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- Supporting organisational change, workforce planning and succession initiatives
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- Coaching and developing leaders to build stronger people capability
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- Influencing workforce strategies that support both operational and business outcomes
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- Being a visible, trusted HR presence across a large frontline workforce
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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.

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As HR Manager, you'll partner with leaders across Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Technical functions, supporting approximately 300 employees and contractors within a rapid-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 n

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- Partnering closely with operational leaders to drive performance, capability and engagement
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- Leading employee and industrial relations matters, including enterprise agreement interpretation, union engagement and workplace investigations
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- Supporting organisational change, workforce planning and succession initiatives
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- Coaching and developing leaders to build stronger people capability
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- Influencing workforce strategies that support both operational and business outcomes
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- Being a visible, trusted HR presence across a large frontline workforce
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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.

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- Strong HR leadership experience within manufacturing, FMCG, supply chain, logistics or another industrial environment
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- Deep employee and industrial relations expertise
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- Experience working within unionised workforces and interpreting enterprise agreements
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- A practical, commercially minded approach and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders
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- The ability to build credibility across both the leadership team and frontline workforce
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- Resilience, pragmatism and a genuine passion for operational HR
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Why this opportunity? nn
- Join a recognised market-leading organisation with an established Australian footprint
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- Play a highly visible leadership role supporting a large operational workforce
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- Partner with experienced operational leaders who value HR as a strategic contributor
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- Balance strategic initiatives with meaningful day‑to‑day impact
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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.

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📌 HR Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Tandem Partners
📍 Melbourne