HR Business Partner – Blue Collar

Global Manufacturer seeking experienced HR Business Partner to support a blue-collar workforce in West Sydney

Your new company 
Join a large, established Manufacturing business operating across complex industrial and operational environments throughout Australia and New Zealand. With a significant frontline workforce and operations across multiple locations and sites across Australia in NSW, QLD, SA and WA, the business offers a fast-paced environment where HR is genuinely embedded in operational decision-making.  Based in Western Sydney, you will join an experienced national People & Culture team supporting a Blue Collar workforce focused on Manufacturing and Supply Chain.
Your new role 
As the HR Business Partner for NSW and QLD, you will take ownership of a broad portfolio combining hands-on HR and industrial relations with strategic people initiatives for three M&O sites. Some travel will be required interstate.
Key responsibilities:

• Provide commercially focused HR and IR advice to employees and leaders across multiple sites and states
• Leadership coaching and providing trusted recommendations around performance, employee engagement and HR practices
• Manage complex employee relations matters including workplace investigations
• Coaching and advising employees through performance management conversation and PIPs
• Provide advice on enterprise agreements, industrial relations and relevant employment legislation
• Supporting in workforce planning and talent management
• Advising on talent development, succession planning across all sites
• Delivery of people and process related projects across all sites
• Work closely with HSE and Workers Compensation Centre of Excellence for any Safety issues

What you'll need to succeed 

• You will be an experienced HR Business Partner who enjoys working close to the business and building credibility with both frontline and senior operational leaders.
• You MUST be experienced in working with Blue Collar client groups
• Experience across sectors such as mining, engineering, manufacturing, or logistics would be ideal
• You will have in-depth knowledge of ER and IR
• You will enjoy travelling as part of your role and be at the coalface of the business
• Exposure to HSE and Workers Compensation management would be desirable

What you'll get in return 

• This is an opportunity to join a substantial international organisation in a role offering considerably more breadth than a traditional operational HRBP position.
• You will work as part of a high-performing HR team with best practice systems and processes in place
• You will have Centres of Excellence to lean on and support you will deliver your work
• Generous benefits for employees and highly engaged workforce
• Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 base + super + benefits
• Full-time, permanent
• Hybrid working with a 3/2 model

What you need to do now 
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, with your blue collar, unionised experience, notice period and salary needs.
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