HR Advisor

Michael Page; Auburn; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite role

Stakeholder engagement

Generalist HR exposure

Job summary

Michael Page partners with a well-established industrial manufacturing business in the Auburn area to appoint a proactive HR Advisor to support a large blue-collar workforce and operational leadership team.

As the HR Advisor, you will be a visible partner on the floor, delivering day-to-day HR support across the full employee lifecycle and guiding leaders through investigations, performance management, and workforce planning activities.

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR Advisor or Senior HR Coordinator in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Strong employee and industrial relations experience.
• Confident partner with frontline leaders and operations teams.
• Practical, solutions-focused approach with stakeholder management.
• Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation and HR best practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice and coaching to operational leaders.
• Manage employee relations matters including investigations, performance management, disciplinary processes, and grievances.
• Support leaders through workplace and industrial relations matters.
• Advise on recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Support talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist with policy implementation and compliance with employment legislation.
• Drive HR projects and continuous improvement across the business.
• Partner with operations leaders to foster a positive workplace culture.

Skills

HR advisory

Industrial relations

Stakeholder management

Frontline partnering

Australian employment law

Strategic thinking

Blue-collar workforce

Job description

About Our Client

We are partnering with a well-established industrial manufacturing business in the Auburn area to appoint a proactive and commercially minded HR Advisor to support a large blue-collar workforce and operational leadership team.

• Full Time Onsite | Auburn Area
• Support a large blue-collar workforce

Job Description

As the HR Advisor, you'll be a trusted partner to operational leaders, providing day-to-day HR support across the full employee lifecycle. You'll enjoy being visible on the floor, building strong relationships with frontline leaders and employees, and helping drive positive workplace outcomes. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing expert HR advice and coaching to operational leaders
• Managing employee relations matters including investigations, performance management, disciplinary processes, and grievances
• Supporting leaders through workplace and industrial relations matters
• Advising on recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning activities
• Supporting talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives
• Assisting with policy implementation and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company standards
• Driving HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the business
• Partnering with operations leaders to foster a positive and productive workplace culture

The Successful Applicant

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Proven experience as an HR Advisor or Senior HR Coordinator within an industrial, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, construction, transport, or similar operational environment
• Strong employee and industrial relations experience
• Confidence partnering with frontline leaders and operational management teams
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with excellent stakeholder management skills
• Sound understanding of Australian employment legislation and HR best practice
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational support
• Experience supporting large blue-collar workforces is highly regarded

What's On Offer

• Broad generalist HR role with significant operational exposure
• Opportunity to partner directly with leaders and influence business outcomes
• Full-time onsite role offering strong visibility and stakeholder engagement

If you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys working closely with operations and being part of a dynamic manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7105704