The Company

Our client is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most respected manufacturers, employing thousands across an extensive network of sites. With a portfolio of iconic household brands, the business plays a critical role in everyday life across the Australia!

Backed by a large global parent company, the organisation is entering an exciting phase of transformation, focused on uplifting leadership capability, embedding high performance, and driving sustainable growth.

The Leaders

You’ll report into a highly regarded Regional People and Culture Manager who brings a pragmatic, supportive leadership style. Alongside a collaborative and capable P&C team, you’ll be part of a broader function that is genuinely invested in developing its people and delivering meaningful business outcomes.

The Opportunity

This is a true Business Partner role at the heart of operations—supporting a complex, high-volume site where your ability to influence, coach, and navigate ER/IR matters will be critical to success. You will also travel to other key sites across the business!

You will take ownership of:

• Acting as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing end-to-end P&C support across the employee lifecycle
• Managing complex employee relations matters, including investigations, grievances, and performance issues
• Leading and supporting enterprise agreement negotiations and interpretation (EA due in October)
• Coaching leaders on the ground to confidently manage people challenges and lift capability
• Driving engagement and cultural improvement in a site that is currently navigating change
• Supporting additional sites on bi monthly/bi weekly cadence.
• Partnering on transformation and change initiatives, with the opportunity to contribute to large-scale projects
• Building strong, credible relationships with union representatives and key stakeholders

About You

This role will suit an experienced HR Business Partner who enjoys being close to the action. You bring strong ER/IR capability, with hands-on experience managing complex cases and exposure to enterprise agreements, negotiation experience will set you apart!

You will be  comfortable operating in environments that are a little “messy” and know how to build trust with leaders while holding firm when needed!  You’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves, get out on the floor, and coach leaders through real-time challenges.

You thrive in a site-based role (Mostly onsite with some flexibility) and are motivated by the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a business undergoing change.

The Process

The process will include an initial meeting with a Levyl consultant, followed by interviews with the Regional HR Manager and site leadership team. A site visit and reference checks will take place prior to offer. Due to business needs, an immediate or short notice start is highly desirable.

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