Are you a proactive HR professional who thrives on being the "face" of people operations? We are partnering with a global leader in the industrial sector to find a dynamic HR Advisor to support their Queensland employees. This is a rare opportunity to own the HR function on the ground in Brisbane while being supported by a structured, national people team.
As the sole HR representative on-site, you will act as the primary point of contact for a diverse workforce of both white and blue-collar professionals. You will be the "boots on the ground" across three key sites in Brisbane, ensuring that leadership and staff have high-touch, face-to-face support. Reporting to a Victoria-based HR leader, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy to drive a high-performance culture across three main sites.
Key Responsibilities:
... - Providing dedicated HR support and guidance to business leaders across multiple Brisbane locations to ensure the effective management of their teams.
- Coaching leaders on best practices for hiring, developing, and retaining a talented workforce to drive customer success.
- Acting as a subject matter expert by advising on the application of policies, interpreting industrial awards, and managing internal investigations when required.
- Regular face-to-face engagement with managers is essential to provide proactive advice on change management, compensation, and talent assessments.
- Collaborate with the broader regional and global HR team to deliver integrated results in workforce planning and learning development.
- In partnership with the Regional Talent Manager, you will facilitate talent mapping, succession planning, and both local and global employee mobility.
- Executing business-specific strategies and implementing talent management initiatives across the Queensland operations
- Lead the deployment of continuous improvement projects related to HR systems and process integration within the region
- Conducting market analysis and benchmark best practices for potential local implementation.
Our Ideal Candidate Will:
- Be a resilient HR professional who enjoys the variety of a site-based role.
- Have a degree in Human Resources, Economics, or Business and bring at least 5+ years of relevant HR experience.
- Have a proven track record of interpreting Australian employment law, WH&S legislation, and manufacturing awards.
- Have experience within the manufacturing, construction, rail, or engineering industries.
- Have an exceptional ability to influence, consult, and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels, as well as external service providers.
- Be autonomous and have a high level of independence, ideally having experience as a HR professional in a similar environment (stand alone or lean HR team).
- Have experience with HRIS systems - ideally Workday - and a personal motivation for upskilling in AI.
If this sounds like you please apply now!
At HR Partners by Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
