HR Manager

Nifty-Lift, part of an Altec company, is a recognised leader in designing, manufacturing, and supplying industry-grade elevating platforms. With a team of 150 staff across Bayswater and Dandenong, we pride ourselves on excellence, collaboration, and innovation in everything we do. Known for our respectful and high-performing workplace culture, Nifty-Lift offers the perfect environment for motivated professionals looking to leave their mark.

This is a fantastic Part Time opportunity for a driven, skilled and people-focused HR Manager to guide the business through its next phase of growth.

The HR Manager position is a stand-alone, end to end, on site role reporting to the Director. You will work closely with managers and supervisors across all three businesses supporting around 150 staff.

This is both a strategic and operational role, where you will manage the hands-on tasks that keep the business running smoothly day-to-day, while also partnering on long-term initiatives with senior staff.

You are it.  The business runs lean. You will run and own the full HR function.

While the majority of your time will be based at head office in Bayswater, you will be required to travel to the Dandenong sites approximately once a week to provide support and direction to the wider group.

This is very much a face-to-face role, a people focussed role.  Building strong, trusting and engaged relationships across all levels is imperative.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives
• Support OHS in the business
• Payroll and staff leave processing.  (Preferable however not essential)
• Advising on all IR/ER related matters.  In depth knowledge of Fair Work Legislation and Compliance along with general policy development and management.
• Coordinate and deliver the Performance Management process
• Employee engagement and health management

This is a sort after flexible Part Time role between hrs per week. At least 28hrs carried out on site.

People you work with will describe you as a warm and happy individual.  You have a motivating presence in the office and come with a 'pep' in your step.  You are approachable, unflappable and have a genuine interest in people. Staff trust you, they see you as a good listener with a calm and steady presence.

You bring both strategic insight and operational excellence, happy to get involved in administration tasks, while also contributing to big-picture initiatives. You are efficient, adaptable, able to think on your feet and thrive in a standalone role.  You are expert at juggle competing priorities and have no issue making decisions independently on the day to day running of HR.

Above all, you bring energy, new ideas and pride in your work. You have an innate desire to continually improve and want to contribute to a happy, motivated, high-performing workplace

• Strong knowledge of HR, IR, and Fair Work legislation
• Experience working with Awards, EBAs, and Employee Relations (5yrs +)
• Payroll experience or willing to learn (not essential, internal options available)
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (preferred)
• HR qualifications or equivalent experience

People thrive in our team due to our respectful, collaborative culture that values new ideas and continuous improvement. We are motivated to contribute to high-quality, innovative work and do this as a team. People enjoy working with us because of the warm and support-driven environment we create daily.

• Competitive salary package.

• Engaging team culture with quarterly team lunches.

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

• Opportunity for growth alongside the business.

This is a rare Part Time opportunity for a motivated, engaged and driven HR professional.

To apply: Click APPLY sending your CV and a Cover Letter outlining your specific experience and interest in this role. Or contact Shelly Harris at or call for a confidential discussion.

Applications close Thursday 13th Nov 2025.

Interviewing may commence prior to the closing date, so apply early.