HR Generalist

Hoban Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoban Recruitment's client, a global manufacturing leader, is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join the People & Culture team in Thomastown, VIC. You will be the first contact for employees and managers, delivering practical HR support across relations, operations, compliance, systems and employee experience.

In this hands-on role you will partner with senior stakeholders across ANZ, drive people initiatives, and contribute to regional projects while ensuring compliance with Fair Work and

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR generalist supporting employee relations and HR operations.
• Knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Fair Work and NES.
• Exposure to Oracle HRIS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers, providing HR advice and support across policies, recruitment, performance management, and queries.
• Support employee relations matters including investigations, performance improvement, terminations, and compliance issues.
• Build relationships with managers and employees to promote engagement and wellbeing.
• Maintain HR policies, templates, and documentation in line with Australian legislation and company policies.
• Manage contracts, onboarding/offboarding, records, and HR administration activities.
• Provide guidance on benefits programs including superannuation and private health insurance.
• Maintain HR data, prepare reports and insights to support decision-making.
• Support HR systems and reporting processes, with exposure to Oracle HRIS advantageous.
• Coordinate lifecycle activities including onboarding, induction, learning and development, and regional HR projects.
• Assist with organizational change initiatives and internal communications.

Skills

HR generalist

employee relations

HR operations

compliance

Tools

Oracle HRIS

Job description

Our client is a global leader in manufacturing solutions, supporting customers across a wide range of industries worldwide. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, the organisation offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact.Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced HR Generalist to join the People & Culture team inThomastown.About the Role Reporting to the HR leadership team, you will act as the first point of contact for employees and managers, providing practical HR support and guidance across employee relations, HR operations, compliance, HR systems, employee experience initiatives, and people projects.This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working in a hands‑on generalist role within a global organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers, providing practical HR advice and support across employee relations, HR policies, procedures, recruitment, performance management, conflict resolution, absence management, disciplinary matters, and employment‑related queries.
• Support employee relations matters including investigations, performance improvement processes, terminations, and workplace compliance issues.
• Build strong relationships with managers and employees to promote engagement, wellbeing, and a positive workplace culture.
• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, templates, and documentation in line with Australian employment legislation, Fair Work requirements, National Employment Standards, and company policies.
• Manage employment contracts, onboarding and offboarding processes, employee records, and HR administration activities.
• Provide support and guidance on employee benefits programs, including superannuation, private health insurance, income protection, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Maintain accurate employee data within HR systems and prepare HR reports, workforce analytics, and insights to support business decision‑making.
• Support HR systems, reporting processes, and continuous improvement initiatives, with exposure to Oracle HR systems being advantageous.
• Coordinate employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, induction, learning and development initiatives, employee experience programs, and regional HR projects.
• Assist with organisational change initiatives, internal communications, and people‑related projects across the business.
• Ensure all HR activities are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with company standards and legislative requirements.

About the Company

Our client is a global leader in manufacturing solutions, supporting customers across a wide range of industries worldwide. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, the organisation offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact.Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced HR Generalist to join the People & Culture team inThomastown.About the Role Reporting to the HR leadership team, you will act as the first point of contact for employees and managers, providing practical HR support and guidance across employee relations, HR operations, compliance, HR systems, employee experience initiatives, and people projects.This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working in a hands‑on generalist role within a global organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers, providing practical HR advice and support across employee relations, HR policies, procedures, recruitment, performance management, conflict resolution, absence management, disciplinary matters, and employment‑related queries.
• Support employee relations matters including investigations, performance improvement processes, terminations, and workplace compliance issues.
• Build strong relationships with managers and employees to promote engagement, wellbeing, and a positive workplace culture.
• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, templates, and documentation in line with Australian employment legislation, Fair Work requirements, National Employment Standards, and company policies.
• Manage employment contracts, onboarding and offboarding processes, employee records, and HR administration activities.
• Provide support and guidance on employee benefits programs, including superannuation, private health insurance, income protection, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Maintain accurate employee data within HR systems and prepare HR reports, workforce analytics, and insights to support business decision‑making.
• Support HR systems, reporting processes, and continuous improvement initiatives, with exposure to Oracle HR systems being advantageous.
• Coordinate employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, induction, learning and development initiatives, employee experience programs, and regional HR projects.
• Assist with organisational change initiatives, internal communications, and people‑related projects across the business.
• Ensure all HR activities are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with company standards and legislative requirements.

Highly Regarded

• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, automation, engineering, or other global organisations.
• Exposure to HRIS platforms such as Oracle.
• Experience with global companies
• Love to work ealry hours

What's on Offer?

• Permanent full‑time position with a global organisation.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across the ANZ region.
• Broad exposure across all areas of Human Resources.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Ongoing learning, development, and career growth opportunities.
• Work for a company that values innovation, collaboration, and employee development.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at***********@hoban.com.auor visit www.hoban.com.au/adjustmentsfor additional contact details.