An established organisation is seeking an experienced HR Manager to take ownership of its people function in Perth. This hands-on role will involve partnering with senior leadership, managing employee and industrial relations, workforce planning and HR compliance, while developing and improving HR processes. The position offers considerable autonomy, exposure to operational teams across Australia and occasional interstate travel.

HR Manager | Permanent | Perth

An established organisation is seeking an experienced HR Manager to take ownership of its people function and provide practical, commercially focused HR support across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and proactive HR professional who enjoys working closely with operational leaders, managing complex employee relations matters and taking a hands-on approach to recruitment and workforce management.

The position offers considerable autonomy, the opportunity to improve existing HR processes and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to a growing organisation.

The Role

Reporting to senior leadership, you will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of HR services while contributing to broader workforce planning and organisational initiatives.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide strategic and operational HR advice to senior leaders and line managers across the business.

• Manage employee and industrial relations matters, including workplace investigations, grievances, disciplinary processes and performance management.

• Manage end-to-end (360°) recruitment activities, including advertising, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management and onboarding.

• Ensure compliance with Australian employment legislation, modern awards and relevant workplace policies.

• Review, develop and implement HR policies, procedures and processes to support consistent and compliant people management practices.

• Partner with operational managers on workforce planning, employee retention, succession planning and organisational development.

• Support organisational change, employee engagement and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Provide coaching and practical guidance to managers on workplace matters and people-related decisions.

• Maintain accurate HR records, reporting and compliance documentation.

• Undertake occasional interstate travel to support operational teams and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

About You

To be successful in this position, you will bring a strong generalist HR background, excellent knowledge of Australian employment legislation and the confidence to manage complex workplace matters independently.

Ideally, you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in an HR Manager, Senior HR Business Partner or similar senior generalist HR position.

• Strong working knowledge of Australian employment legislation, employee relations and industrial relations.

• Demonstrated experience managing workplace investigations, performance issues and disciplinary processes.

• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end recruitment alongside broader HR generalist responsibilities.

• Experience supporting operational, technical, industrial or multi-site workforces.

• The ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders and provide commercially sound HR advice.

• Experience developing and improving HR policies, systems and operational processes.

• Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

• A proactive, adaptable and hands-on approach, with the ability to operate autonomously.

• Willingness to undertake occasional interstate travel as required.

Experience within an operational or industrial environment will be highly regarded; however, candidates from other sectors with strong employee relations and generalist HR experience are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer

• Permanent, full-time position based in Perth, flexible working after probation.

• Competitive salary of $135,000 – $145,000 plus superannuation.

• Opportunity to take ownership of a broad HR function.

• Direct engagement with senior leadership and operational management.

• Scope to introduce improvements and influence HR practices.

• Supportive working environment with some flexibility around working hours.

• Opportunity to engage with operational teams across Australia.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced HR professional seeking a varied, hands-on management opportunity where you can influence people practices, manage recruitment and contribute to organisational growth, we encourage you to apply.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Natalie Kiely on 08 9266 0933 for a confidential discussion.