P&C; Manager | Lead ER, Performance & People Operations
Interpod Australia Pty Ltd – Berkeley Vale NSW
Help us build a high-performing people function for a growing manufacturing business.
Interpod is growing, and with growth comes the need for strong people leadership, good judgement and solid HR foundations.
We're looking for an experiencedPeople & Culture Managerto join our team and take ownership of the day-to-day HR and employee relations function across the business.
This isn't a role that sits behind a desk pushing policies.
You'll be working directly with leaders across our office and manufacturing operations, helping them navigate real people issues, make good decisions, manage performance and build stronger teams.
Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, you'll play an important role in building a P&C; function that is practical, responsive, commercially minded and genuinely supports the business.
What you'll own
You'll be the senior operational HR lead across the business, with responsibility for:
Employee relations and industrial relations
Performance, conduct and disciplinary processes
Workplace grievances, complaints and investigations
Coaching managers through challenging people matters
Fair Work Act, NES and Modern Award interpretation
Employment conditions, classifications, hours, overtime, allowances and leave
Organisational change, consultation, redundancy and workforce matters
Return-to-work case management and coordination
Attendance, absenteeism, workplace conflict and broader workforce issues
Practical application of P&C; policies and employment processes
Identifying employment and people risks early and recommending solutions
Leading and developing our P&C; Coordinator
The role is deliberately structured so that you can focus onHR judgement, employee relations and supporting our leaders.




Our P&C; Coordinator will support recruitment, talent pipelines and employee lifecycle administration, backed by our HR systems.
Who we're looking for
You'll be an experienced HR/P&C; qualified who can operate independently and is comfortable with the conversations that come with a senior operational HR role.
You'll bring strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and Modern Awards, with demonstrated experience handling disciplinary matters, performance management, workplace investigations, grievances and complex employee relations issues.
Experience within manufacturing, construction, logistics or another operational environment would be highly regarded.
We're looking for someone who is:
Practical.
Commercial.
Approachable.
Calm under pressure.
Comfortable challenging when needed.
You know when something needs a formal process and when a straightforward conversation will achieve a better outcome.
You can give a leader clear, practical advice rather than simply explaining what they can't do.
And when something carries risk, you identify it early, explain it clearly and come with a recommended way forward.
What it's like at Interpod
We work hard, we move quickly and we genuinely enjoy working together.
Our culture is built around five core values:
Take ownership, no excuses– own the outcome, work together and get the job done.
Create a positive team spirit– build each other up, have a laugh and deal with the tough conversations without losing sight of the team.




Move with urgency– focus on what matters, act and follow things through.
Be humble– put the team and business ahead of ego and stay open to feedback and improvement.
Build with care and passion– care about the business, our product, our culture and the people around us.
They aren't values that sit on a wall.
We expect them to show up in how we make decisions, solve problems and work with each other every day.
We also put a lot of effort into keeping people connected to where the business is heading.
We holdquarterly Town Hallsto share what's happening across Interpod, and each department participates inquarterly strategy sessionsso teams understand the business priorities and how their own goals contribute.
Our leadership style is open and accessible, with leaders expected to stay close to their teams and communicate openly about what is working, what isn't and where we're heading.
And yes —Friday lunches are a thing.They're a simple part of the week, but a good reflection of the culture: get together, have a feed, have a laugh and connect outside of the day-to-day.
Why this role?
Interpod is at a stage where there is plenty happening and plenty still to build.
We're strengthening our P&C; structure, introducing better systems and developing clearer frameworks around leadership, performance, capability and employee development.
You won't be joining to maintain the status quo.
You'll have the opportunity toinfluence how we manage our people, strengthen our leaders and help shape a high-performing P&C; function as the business continues to grow.
If you're an experienced P&C; professional who enjoys being close to the business, solving problems and helping leaders become better people leaders, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 P&C Manager | Lead Er, Performance & People Operations (New South Wales)
🏢 Interpod Australia
📍 New South Wales