Senior Manager HR

Senior Manager HR (Australia)

Perth, WA

Reach Beyond

CHC Helicopter is a leader in the provision of helicopter support to the offshore energy market, search & rescue, and government departments, as well as organizations requiring helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul services through its Heli-One division.

For more than 75 years, CHC Helicopter has provided safe, reliable, and cost-effective helicopter services in some of the most remote and challenging environments around the world. Our dedication to safety and reputation for quality and innovation help our customers reach beyond what they thought possible.

All you have to do is get on board.

Role Summary

CHC Helicopter is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Human Resources with a strong background in Labour and Industrial Relations.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Global HR and the Operations Director for APAC, this role partners closely with the Australian leadership team to deliver strategic HR initiatives, lead enterprise bargaining, and ensure compliance with evolving employment legislation. The role also oversees all HR activities across the region in collaboration with the Australian HR team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver strategic and tactical labour and industrial relations initiatives in compliance with the Fair Work Act 2009 and recent reforms.
• Manage enterprise bargaining agreements (EBAs), including negotiation strategy, stakeholder engagement, and dispute resolution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with trade unions, regulators, and internal stakeholders to foster cooperative industrial relations.
• Provide expert interpretation of modern awards, employment contracts, and HR policies, ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation.
• Advise and support management in performance management, disciplinary actions, and workplace investigations, with a focus on psychosocial safety.
• Drive organisational change initiatives including restructuring, talent development, and succession planning.
• Coach and mentor line managers on effective people management, conflict resolution, and employee engagement.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, flexibility, and skills-based development, aligned with current workforce expectations.
• Ensure compliance with Right to Disconnect, Wage Theft laws, and Flexible Work Arrangements.
• Lead HR audits and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain compliance and operational excellence.
• Champion mental health and wellbeing initiatives, ensuring alignment with psychosocial safety obligations and fostering a supportive work environment.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across all levels of the organisation, embedding inclusive practices into HR strategy and operations.
• Travel may be required across Australian base locations, occasionally on short notice.
• Contribute to broader HR projects and initiatives as required.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Australian labour relations, including enterprise bargaining and dispute resolution.
• In-depth knowledge of Australian employment law, including recent updates to wage theft legislation and flexible work rights.
• Proven experience in organisational design, talent management, and HR compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build trust across all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a matrixed, global environment with agility and resilience.
• Experience in HR technology platforms and understanding of AI's role in HR is advantageous.
• Industry experience in aviation or transport is beneficial but not essential.

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights or citizenship to obtain and maintain any required clearances for the position.

At CHC we believe a diverse workforce makes us stronger. We want our people to be proud of who they are and where they come from. We will support our colleagues to work safely together, take care of each other and feel empowered and valued in sharing ideas as we create an organisation where we celebrate our differences.

Our commitment to maintaining and growing a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can achieve their full potential, will ensure a strong and sustainable future for everyone.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all genders, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from diverse backgrounds.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement or start interviewing suitable perspective applicants without waiting for the full advertising period to end. Therefore, we urge suitable applicants to submit their application as soon as possible.

We reserve the right to contact only shortlisted candidates.