Our client is a large, complex and values‑driven organisation operating in a regulated and unionised environment. They partner closely with stakeholders to deliver essential services, with a strong focus on safety, engagement and operational excellence. This opportunity supports a sizeable onsite workforce of approximately 250 employees.
About the role
This is a true HR generalist opportunity covering end‑to‑end people delivery at site level. Reporting to a Sydney based HR leader, you will partner closely with senior managers to drive a high performing and safe workplace culture.
Key responsibilities include
- Providing timely, practical HR advice across employee relations, industrial relations and performance management
- Managing local IR matters including union engagement, award interpretation and compliance
- Supporting and leading workplace investigations and complaint management
- Overseeing onsite recruitment in partnership with a central recruitment function
- Coaching leaders to lift capability, engagement and accountability
- Driving employee engagement and retention initiatives
- Supporting learning and development and talent pipeline activities
- Partnering with leaders to improve operational standards and commercial outcomes
- Championing safety, wellbeing and environmental initiatives on site
About you
You are an experienced HR Manager or HR Business Partner who enjoys being close to the business and building trusted relationships onsite.
You will bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or Employment Relations
- Strong generalist HR experience within a complex or unionised environment
- Solid working knowledge of awards, agreements and Australian workplace legislation
- Confidence managing IR issues, performance matters and investigations
- Experience supporting recruitment and workforce planning at site level
- A practical, resilient and commercially minded approach
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- A genuine commitment to safety, inclusion and positive workplace culture
f you are based in Newcastle and looking to add value in a hands‑on HR leadership role over the next six months, please click “Apply now” or contact Jo McLachlan for a confidential discussion at jmclachlan@thenexstep.com.au or 02 8256 2514 quoting reference # 4020615.