HR Manager

Parramatta Permanent AU$140,000 - AU$155,000 per year View Job Description
Fast-paced national business | High-impact leadership role | Succession opportunity in 3-4 years
  • Large national manufacturing organisation
  • Succession role into Head of HR

About Our Client

Looking for your next HR leadership role in a dynamic, people-first organisation? This is an opportunity to step into a critical HR Manager position, working closely with an experienced SLT and a large, diverse workforce. You'll help shape the future of HR for one of Australia's most operationally complex, high-volume businesses.This is not your average HR Manager role. You'll be joining a privately owned, fast-paced manufacturing organisation with thousands of employees nationally across multiple sites nationally. Your remit will include leading major people initiatives, elevating HR practice, and embedding a true business partnering model across a complex and agile environment.

You'll work side by side with strong site-based leaders who engage HR early, value partnership, and are committed to creating a great workplace. The role is office-based with monthly travel to sites (more in the early stages to build relationships).

Job Description



  • Delivering key people projects that drive better practice across the business


  • Coaching and empowering a large team of HR Advisors, moving from reactive to proactive HR support


  • Supporting the delivery of ER/IR strategies in a high-volume disciplinary environment


  • Contributing to capability uplift across the people function


  • Collaborating closely with recruitment, payroll, and training functions


  • Reporting into the Head of HR, acting as a trusted advisor to Site Managers and operational leaders



Why This Role?



  • Work under strong leadership in a people-focused, values-driven SLT


  • Clear pathway for succession into a senior leadership role within 3-4 years


  • Be part of a team that genuinely values HR's role in driving business outcomes


  • Flexibility in start/finish times and a supportive, grounded culture



The Successful Applicant



  • A Senior HR Business Partner of Manager with some HR leadership experience in high-volume, agile environments like retail, FMCG, or manufacturing or other blue collar sectors


  • A practical operator who's not afraid to roll up their sleeves


  • High trust, transparent, and direct communicator


  • Strong ER experience essential



What's on Offer

  • $140,000 to $155,000
  • Free on site parking
  • Succession into Head of HR role in 2-4 years
  • Flexible hours
Contact
Cian Pritchard
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6764222
Phone number
+61282922223

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Specialisation
HR Manager
What is your industry?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Parramatta
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Cian Pritchard
Consultant phone
+61282922223
Job Reference
JN-062025-6764222

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. PageGroup acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on.