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 doingPartnering closely with operational leaders to drive performance, capability and engagementLeading employee and industrial relations matters, including enterprise agreement interpretation, union engagement and workplace investigationsSupporting organisational change, workforce planning and succession initiativesCoaching and developing leaders to build stronger people capabilityInfluencing workforce strategies that support both operational and business outcomesBeing a visible, trusted HR presence across a large frontline workforceWe'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 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 doingPartnering closely with operational leaders to drive performance, capability and engagementLeading employee and industrial relations matters, including enterprise agreement interpretation, union engagement and workplace investigationsSupporting organisational change, workforce planning and succession initiativesCoaching and developing leaders to build stronger people capabilityInfluencing workforce strategies that support both operational and business outcomesBeing a visible, trusted HR presence across a large frontline workforceAbout 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 environmentDeep employee and industrial relations expertiseExperience working within unionised workforces and interpreting enterprise agreementsA practical, commercially minded approach and the confidence to influence senior stakeholdersThe ability to build credibility across both the leadership team and frontline workforceResilience, pragmatism and a genuine passion for operational HRWhy this opportunity?
Join a recognised market-leading organisation with an established Australian footprintPlay a highly visible leadership role supporting a large operational workforcePartner with experienced operational leaders who value HR as a strategic contributorBalance strategic initiatives with meaningful day-to-day impactIf 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 ****** careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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📌 Frontline Hr Leader For Manufacturing & Operations (Melbourne)
🏢 Tandem Partners
📍 Melbourne