HR Manager

3 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ClearCompany Full time

We are proud to be partnering with our client, a leading organisation in the manufacturing sector, to appoint a strategic and hands-on HR Manager (Lead) to join their team. Working closely with site leadership, this role leads core HR functions including workforce planning, ER / IR, talent development, compliance, and employee engagement. A key driver of cultural and performance excellence, the HR Manager ensures HR practices are cost-effective, future-focused, and enable a safe, productive, and values-led workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Align HR strategies with operational needs to drive efficiency and productivity;
  • Lead workforce planning and implement proactive talent acquisition strategies;
  • Oversee employee lifecycle, training, and leadership development frameworks;
  • Manage complex employee and industrial relations matters, including bargaining processes;
  • Champion engagement and culture through initiatives that build connection and retention;
  • Ensure HR systems, records, and reporting are accurate and compliant;
  • Monitor labour utilisation and manage employment types for optimal cost efficiency; and
  • Provide expert advice on legislation, policies, and low-risk HR decision-making.
The Ideal Candidate:

You're a confident and collaborative HR leader with a proven track record in aligning people strategies with business outcomes. Comfortable navigating complexity, you bring a balance of operational discipline and cultural insight, along with sound judgement and a passion for developing people. You thrive in fast-paced environments, value integrity, and lead with purpose and accountability.
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business or a related discipline (preferred);
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in strategic HR partnering with senior leaders within manufacturing or similar industry;
  • Demonstrated success aligning HR initiatives with business goals;
  • Experience in workforce planning, forecasting and talent pipeline strategies;
  • Proven background in organisational change and cultural transformation;
  • Strong ER/IR knowledge, including union engagement and award interpretation;
  • Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and relationship-building skills;
  • Proficient in HR systems with strong data and reporting capability;
  • Sound judgement in navigating complex employee matters; and
  • Strategic thinker with a solution-focused, practical mindset.
How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Kate Benson at u&u on (07) 3232 9163 or Denby Bain on (07) 3232 9174 quoting reference number 42114.

At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via adjustments@uandu.com or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.

Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u's opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs.

Please submit your resume in Word format only.
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