Human Resources Manager

**A LOOK AT THE ROLE**:
Our client, are a reputable enterprise with strong local ties in the Illawarra region. They specialise in road transport, logistics, containerised freight, and warehousing, and showcase a steadfast commitment to professionalism.

As the HR Manager, your primary responsibility is to devise and execute HR strategies that are in harmony with the organisation's overarching objectives and aims. You will be instrumental in nurturing a constructive work environment and enhancing employee engagement, while also ensuring the organisation attracts, retains, and cultivates exceptional talent.

Furthermore, in your role as HR Manager, you act as a bridge between management and employees, handling concerns and offering counsel on HR-related issues. Additionally, you oversee the execution and communication of HR programs and initiatives, guaranteeing their efficient implementation across the workforce.

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE -**
- **Strategic** **HR Planning**: Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organisational goals.
- **HR Administration & Data Management**: Maintain accurate and up to date employee records and HR databases. Policy Development.
- **Recruitment and Selection**:Take charge of the recruitment process, working closely with all stakeholders and offering assistance and direction throughout the selection and onboarding phases.
- **Employee** **Relations**:Provide guidance to managers on HR policies and procedures.
- **Compliance**:Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws, industrial awards, and agreements.
- **Payroll** **Management**: Oversee and support payroll processes.
- **RTW** **&** **Workers'** **Compensation**: Manage workers' compensation claims process from initial reporting to resolution.
- **Legal Compliance**:Stay updated on relevant employment laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
- **Performance Management**:Assisting in the Development and implementation of a performance management system.
- **Training** **and** **Development,** **Professional** **Development**: Development and coordination of training and development programs.

**QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/KEY ATTRIBUTES OF THE POSITION**

To effectively perform in the role the position holder must have the following skills, experience, and qualifications.

**Experience and qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, industrial relations, or a related field.
- Preferrable is a strong orientation as a HR Generalist with experience obtained in the Transport, Logistics sector or similar field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience across HR and a minimum of 2 years in a management position.
- Strong understanding of Australian employment laws, industrial relations legislation, and agreements.

**Key attributes necessary to fulfill the role**:

- Strategic thinking
- Leadership
- Strong communicator
- Sound employee relations techniques
- Talent acquisition skills
- Performance management
- Training/development
- Compensation and benefits
- Sound HR policy & procedure
- Skilled in change management
- Strong problem solving techniques
- Ethical conduct
- Ability to easily adapt
- Analytical
- Customer focused

**What’s on Offer**
- Market attractive package **(base + super + fully maintained company vehicle) **for an ideal suburb location based near Wollongong.
- An opportunity to be part of a family-owned business that takes pride in its growth and technological advancements.

A highly supportive manager and management team within a dynamic and esteemed company.

Applicants only with full working rights i.e., Australian Permanent Resident or Australian Citizenship.

A minimum of 2 reference checks, a Medical and a National Police Check will be conducted as part of the final recruitment process.