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

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 opportunity?

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 prospect where you can influence culture, capability and operational performance while remaining connected to the workforce, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 HR Manager (Port Phillip City)
🏢 Tandem Partners
📍 Port Phillip City