About the Organisation

Our client is a fast-paced national business with a large operational workforce and a strong focus on safety, compliance and continuous improvement. Operating across multiple sites, the organisation has strong brand recognition and provides strong pathways for progression as part of a larger global group organisation.

About the Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging HR professional to join a dynamic operational environment, supporting a broad range of HR activities across a predominantly blue-collar workforce while gaining exposure to employee relations, investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Provide day-to-day HR support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, workforce administration and employee enquiries;

• Partner with operational leaders to provide advice on people matters, workforce processes and HR best practice;

• Maintain accurate employee records, prepare workforce reporting and utilise HR data to identify trends and support decision-making;

• Support ER and case management processes, including investigations, performance matters, documentation and policy interpretation;

• Assist with engagement, recognition and retention initiatives that support a positive and productive workplace environment; and

• Collaborate closely with the broader People & Culture team within a fast-paced, operationally focused environment.

About You

You are a proactive and detail-oriented HR Officer or Coordinator, looking to gain exposure to Advisor level tasks. This would best suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-moving environment, building strong relationships and collaborating with a tight knit team to support a complex operational workforce.

• Demonstrated HR experience within a fast-paced and complex environment, ideally supporting a operational or frontline workforce;

• Exposure to employee relations processes, including responding to enquiries, supporting investigations and preparing performance-related documentation;

• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities with accuracy and professionalism;

• A curious and solutions-focused mindset, with the confidence to ask questions, identify opportunities and contribute new ideas;

• High levels of initiative and accountability, with the motivation to continue developing your HR capability and grow your career; and

• A continuous improvement mindset, with an interest in improving processes, systems and employee experiences within an evolving business environment.

Benefits & Culture

• Work close to home in the south-west suburbs and avoid the daily CBD commute;

• Join a highly experienced HR team that values coaching, mentoring and career development;

• Gain exposure to a complex ER / IR environment and build your capability across investigations, case management and workplace matters;

• Be part of a nationally recognised manufacturing organisation with a strong operational footprint; and

• Enjoy a fast-paced and varied role where you can contribute ideas, support continuous improvement and expand your HR experience.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please click to reveal the contact details for Ashleigh McFadyen at u&u on (07) 3232 9182 quoting reference number 45297.

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