This opportunity sits within a well-established, national FMCG manufacturing business with a significant operational footprint across Australia.
This site is one of its largest, with a workforce of 500+ employees operating in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
You’ll be joining a site with experienced leadership and a clear expectation that HR operates as a practical, commercially grounded partner to the business, supported by a broader HR function with specialist ER, Talent and L&D capability.
About the Role
Working closely with a highly experienced Site Manager with deep ER and IR expertise, you will provide end-to-end generalist HR support, with a strong focus on employee relations and supporting a blue-collar workforce particularly across maintenance and trades.
The site is currently navigating a period of operational change, and this role will play a key part in ensuring stability, consistency and strong decision-making across people matters.
About You
You are an experienced HR Business Partner who is comfortable stepping into complex environments and adding value quickly.
You bring:
- Strong ER/IR capability, with experience managing complex and high-volume matters
- A background in FMCG, manufacturing, logistics or similarly operational environments
- Confidence partnering with frontline leaders, including maintenance and trades teams
- The ability to operate with autonomy and sound judgement from day one
- A pragmatic, commercially focused approach. You balance risk with outcomes
- The confidence to challenge, influence and guide leaders where needed
- A hands-on style visible, credible and comfortable on the ground
This is a high-impact, short-term opportunity suited to someone who enjoys stepping into environments where they can quickly add value and support operational leaders through real challenges. You’ll be working alongside strong leadership in a site that values decisive, practical HR.
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For specific questions about this role, please contact Eliza Kennedy at ekennedy@thenextstep.com.au