HR Advisor

• blue‑collar environment

About Our Client

A large, multi‑business industrial group operating across Australia and New Zealand, with eight business units and a workforce of approximately 1,500 employees nationally. Operating firmly within the blue‑collar industrial sector, our success is underpinned by strong operational leadership, safety, and a highly engaged workforce. Our environment is fast‑paced, practical, and hands‑on-decisions are made close to the business, and HR plays a critical role in supporting leaders to perform at their best.

Job Description

This is a true generalist HR Advisor role with strong emphasis on ER/IR and operational HR. You will partner closely with General Managers and operational leaders across seven Australian business units, providing pragmatic, commercially focused HR advice in a high‑volume, blue‑collar environment.

This role suits someone who enjoys being in the detail, thrives on complex employee relations matters, and is confident advising leaders in a demanding industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to operational leaders on all ER/IR matters, including performance management, disciplinary processes, investigations, and terminations
• Interpret and apply Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and Fair Work legislation with confidence and consistency
• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment for blue‑collar and white‑collar roles, including apprenticeship and traineeship programs
• Support and mentor HR team members, contributing to capability uplift across the function
• Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Payroll, Operations and HSE
• Support injury management and workers compensation matters as required
• Contribute to HR projects, including the upcoming enterprise management system implementation
• Travel periodically across NSW, VIC and QLD to support the broader business (approximately quarterly)

The Successful Applicant

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a HR Advisor / HR Generalist role
• Strong ER/IR background, with hands‑on experience in performance management, disciplinary processes and investigations (this makes up the majority of the role)
• Blue‑collar industry experience (manufacturing, transport, construction or similar)
• Proven ability to interpret Awards and Enterprise Agreements independently
• Confidence working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume operational environment
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong organization, resilience and time‑management skills
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle, with willingness to travel interstate

Systems Experience:

• MS Office
• HRIS / employee data systems (UKG experience highly regarded)
• Injury management and payroll‑adjacent systems
• Exposure to enterprise or HR system implementations will be highly valued

What's on Offer

What's on Offer:

• $100,000 - $120,000 + Super, depending on experience

• Permanent, full‑time role in a stable and growing organization

• Genuine exposure to HR operations across Australia (and future NZ involvement)

• Hands‑on role with real autonomy and influence

• Career development and progression opportunities within a large industrial group

• On‑site parking

• Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity for an experienced HR professional who wants to step into a true senior operational role-one where your expertise is trusted, your judgement valued, and your impact felt across the business.