HR Advisor

Sharp & Carter; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is recruiting a People & Culture Advisor to join a global manufacturing business in Western Sydney. You will be the go-to P&C partner for a large, unionised blue-collar workforce, spending on-site with teams and leaders as well as at your desk.

The role covers ER, EBA bargaining support and injury management in a dynamic plant environment. You will navigate EBAs and modern awards, handle investigations independently, and drive engagement while partnering with WHS and

Qualifications

• Experience as a People & Culture advisor, ideally in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Knowledge of EBAs, modern awards and relevant employment law.
• Ability to independently handle ER cases including investigations.
• Experience with workers' compensation and return-to-work processes.
• Calm under pressure, able to lead tough conversations and reach outcomes.
• Comfortable on the shop floor and building quick rapport with leaders.

Responsibilities

• Be the trusted first point of contact for operational leaders on P&C matters.
• Manage ER issues from start to finish, including investigations.
• Apply EBAs, awards and legislation with confidence.
• Support EBA bargaining with research and papers.
• Partner with WHS and insurers on injury claims and RTW plans.
• Oversee day-to-day P&C cycle from hiring to induction to performance.
• Drive engagement and continuous improvement across the site.
• Analyse workforce data to identify trends and provide actionable recommendations.

Skills

P&C advisor experience

ER case handling

Employment law

Unionised workforce engagement

Data-driven recommendations

Job description

A global manufacturing business is looking for a People & Culture Advisor to join its team in Western Sydney. You'll be the go-to P&C partner for a large, unionised blue-collar workforce, spending as much time on site with teams and leaders as you do at your desk.

About the Role

• Be a trusted first point of contact for operational leaders on all things people
• Work through ER matters from start to finish, from underperformance and conduct issues to grievances and investigations
• Apply the Enterprise Agreement, relevant Awards and Fair Work legislation with confidence
• Play a supporting hand in EBA bargaining, pulling together research, data and supporting papers
• Partner with the WHS team and insurers to manage injury claims and return-to-work plans
• Look after the day-to-day P&C cycle, from hiring and induction through to performance
• Help bring engagement and continuous improvement initiatives to life across the site
• Use workforce data to spot trends early and give leaders practical recommendations

About You

• You've worked as a P&C Advisor, ideally supporting a manufacturing, logistics or industrial workforce
• You know your way around EBAs, Modern Awards and employment law
• You've handled ER cases independently, including investigations
• You've managed workers' compensation and return-to-work cases
• You can hold your ground in a tough conversation and help leaders land on the right outcome
• You're at ease on the shop floor and build rapport quickly with people at every level
• Experience in a unionised environment will set you apart

What's on Offer

• Reporting line to an excellent Head of People & Culture who'll back your development
• Genuine variety, with exposure to ER, IR, injury management and bargaining
• The resources and career paths of a global business
• A supportive, close-knit P&C team
• Competitive remuneration