About the Opportunity
An established organisation operating within a blue-collar, operational environment is seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to provide hands-on people support within a site-based workforce.

The role offers strong long-term career progression, with the opportunity to grow in scope and seniority as the business continues to expand. It is well suited to a pragmatic HR professional who enjoys building capability, taking ownership, and making a visible impact in a fast-paced environment.

The Role
Reporting into a centralised HR function, the Senior HR Advisor is responsible for delivering operational HR support and applying people frameworks within a site-based environment. The role has a strong advisory focus with accountability for execution at local level.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with leaders on employee relations matters including performance, conduct, grievances and workplace issues
• Supporting case management processes and preparing HR documentation
• Providing practical, day-to-day coaching to leaders on people management
• Coordinating end-to-end recruitment activities for operational and site-based roles
• Supporting onboarding, workforce changes and offboarding
• Maintaining accurate workforce records and reporting
• Assisting with the implementation of HR policies and people initiatives onsite
• Identifying workforce risks or emerging trends and escalating as required

About You
You are a commercially minded, solutions-focused HR professional who is comfortable operating in a blue-collar, operational environment.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in an operational HR or HR business partnering role
• Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation and HR best practice
• Experience supporting leaders with employee relations and case management
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Professional judgement, discretion and a practical approach
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a site-based role
• Current driver’s licence

Experience within industrial, manufacturing, logistics, construction, FMCG or other operational workforce environments will be highly regarded.

Why Consider This Role?

• Genuine on-site HR partnering opportunity
• High level of autonomy with support from a broader HR function
• Generous LTIP and relocation assistance 
• Strong long-term career development opportunities
• Northern Tablelands location offering an attractive regional lifestyle change