This role offers a unique phased transition:
- Initial Phase (2 Months): Work in a job-share / collaborative capacity alongside the Head of HR to get up to speed on operations, management, culture, and key initiatives.
- Cover Phase (Oct – Mid-Jan): Steer the ship full-time / lead the HR function and partner with senior leadership while the Head of HR is on leave, returning to a smooth handover upon her return in January.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Operations: Serve as the senior escalation point for all HR, Industrial Relations (IR), and Employee Relations (ER) matters across ANZ.
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a small, dedicated HR & Payroll team (HR Business Partners, Payroll Specialist, and Safety).
- HR Modernisation: Help drive their ongoing transition from an administrative function to a true strategic business partner, helping navigate change management across the business.
- Key Projects: Oversee the upcoming annual Employee Engagement Survey in September and continue embedding our newly rolled-out HRIS.
What We Are Looking For
- Pragmatic & Hands-On: A down-to-earth approach—you understand "what good looks like" in modern HR, but you're easy-going, supportive, and ready to roll up your sleeves.
- HR leadership and managment experience of leading HR function and managing a team
- IR/ER Capability: Strong, practical knowledge of Industrial Relations and Employee Relations in a manufacturing or blue-collar environment (24/5 operations experience is highly valued).
- Change Champion: Proven ability to manage relationships thoughtfully and bring stakeholders along on the journey during times of cultural shift and modernising systems.
- Systems Experience: Familiarity with modern HRIS platforms (experience with Employment Hero is a bonus).
Work Setup & Flexibility
- Schedule: 3–4 days per week (consistent days preferred).
- Location: Onsite role at primary site in Wetherill Park to ensure strong leadership coverage for our 24/5 operation, with flexibility on start/finish times and options for 1–2 days of remote work where coverage allows.
Benefits to You
- Exciting global organisation and brand reputation
- Hybrid/flexible work arrangement
- Exciting scope of work and IR leader
How to ApplyIf this sounds like your next role, please apply using the link below or send your resume to Cassandra Baines via email: cbaines@hrpartners.com.au. We look forward to hearing from you.
At Randstad HR Partners, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
experience
8 years