About Tadano Oceania
Tadano Oceania is the Australian subsidiary of the Global Tadano Group supplying mobile cranes and lifting equipment across Australia, New Zealand and PNG. We are a dynamic and innovative company committed to delivering top service to our clients. As a leader in our industry, we offer our employees opportunities for growth, development and a work environment that fosters creativity and collaboration.

About the role

Our Tadano Oceania team consists of approximately 85 staff spread across our National branches in QLD, WA, NSW and VIC. Our departments include Sales, Marketing, Workshop Service, Parts, Delivery/Warranties, Product Support, Finance (Payroll), HSE, Sales Operations, Engineering and Commercial.

As the HR Manager leading the full suite of HR services supporting these Departments, we are looking for that unique blend of a practical, approachable HR leader who is commercially savvy, understands the realities of a diverse workforce of blue- and white-collar workers and is comfortable to be involved at every level of the business and be hands-on. The role requires in office attendance Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

- HR advisory support to Executive team

- Prepare and present detailed monthly Director HR Reports

- Lead full suite of HR business services nationally

- Manage full employee cycle (end-to-end recruitment, retention, offboarding)

- Ensure the business attracts and retains high performing employees across all positions

- Manage employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations and employee queries engaging directly with employees as required

- Partner closely with the Payroll Department for payroll processes





- Ensure Company compliance with Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards, applicable Modern Awards and workplace legislation

- Lead HR initiatives including organisational development, succession planning and employee engagement and manage the change management process for people changes.

- Develop and support managers in effectively managing their people

What you will bring to the role

- Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience at Senior HR Manager level

- Demonstrated experience in operating as both a strategic, commercially savvy HR Manager to simultaneously delivering hands-on the full suite of HR services within a medium sized company

- Previous experience working in a similar role within heavy industry workshop environment including exposure to Workshop Apprenticeship programs (desirable)

- Strong recruitment experience in managing and participating in full spectrum of recruitment from advertising, onboarding to offboarding and workforce planning across blue- and white-collar positions

- Practical payroll experience and experience working beside a payroll team

- Sound understanding of Australian employment legislation in particular Manufacturing and Clerical Awards

- Strong hands-on experience working with employee relations and industrial relations across blue- and white-collar workers

- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills across diverse Departments

- Commercial acumen, sound judgment and a solutions-focused approach

If you can demonstrate the experience and HR expertise we are seeking in this interesting and diverse HR position, please do not hesitate to apply.

Applicants must have permanent right to work in Australia

📌 HR Manager (National) (Lytton)
🏢 Tadano Oceania
📍 Lytton