HR Manager

Sharp & Carter; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the national people function from their Brisbane head office. You will balance strategic HR leadership with hands-on operational engagement across blue and white-collar teams nationwide.

Reporting to the executive team, you will drive recruitment, retention, workforce planning, and compliance while advancing HR analytics and reporting for Board-level use. Travel interstate is required for this high-visibility role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years HR leadership experience in an HR Manager or Senior HR Manager role.
• Experience leading national HR initiatives across multiple locations.
• Strong recruitment and talent acquisition experience for blue/white-collar roles.
• Solid understanding of Australian employment law and industrial instruments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end HR services across multiple locations nationally.
• Partner with executive leadership to deliver people strategies aligned to growth.
• Manage remuneration, benefits, and payroll activities with Finance.
• Develop HR metrics and reporting for Board-level decision making.
• Mentor the HR team and drive a high-performance culture.

Skills

HR Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Strategic planning

Talent acquisition

Employee relations

Change management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

AHRI membership preferred

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Workforce analytics

Job description

HR Manager

This organisation has a national head office based in Brisbane. They are a well established business operating within the industrial, engineering and technical services sector. They support operations across multiple locations throughout Australia, the business continues to invest in its people, systems and long-term growth strategy. They are a division of a larger global business but run quite autonomously.

This role will see you lead the national people function whilst maintaining an operational, hands‑on role with operations. Reporting directly to the executive team, this role combines strategic HR leadership with day‑to‑day operational engagement across a diverse blue and white‑collar workforce. This position will suit a commercially minded HR professional who thrives in a visible leadership role and enjoys building strong relationships from the workshop floor through to Board and Director level.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with the executive leadership team to support business objectives and deliver people strategies aligned to organisational growth. Duties will include:

• Lead end‑to‑end HR services across multiple locations nationally.
• Drive recruitment and workforce planning initiatives, with talent acquisition being a primary focus of the role.
• Develop and implement retention, succession and workforce capability strategies.
• Provide expert advice across employee relations, performance management, organisational development and change management.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, industrial instruments, policies and regulatory requirements across blue and white‑collar workforces.
• Lead performance management, training and development programs.
• Oversee remuneration, benefits administration and payroll‑related HR activities in conjunction with Finance.
• Develop and maintain HR metrics, reporting and workforce analytics to support executive and Board‑level decision making.
• Prepare and present HR reports, insights and recommendations for Directors and key stakeholders.
• Manage and mentor the HR team while fostering a high‑performance culture.
• Lead and deliver key HR projects and business improvement initiatives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• 10+ years' HR leadership experience in an HR Manager, Senior HR Manager or similar position.
• Proven success managing the full spectrum of human resources activities across complex organisations.
• Strong recruitment and talent acquisition experience, including sourcing hard‑to‑fill technical and operational positions.
• Demonstrated experience in construction, engineering, heavy industry, manufacturing, mining, industrial services or similarly complex operational environments.
• Strong understanding of Australian employment legislation, Industrial Awards and workplace relations frameworks.
• Experience preparing workforce metrics, executive reporting and Board‑level HR papers.
• The ability to translate business objectives into practical people solutions.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A pragmatic, hands‑on approach and willingness to engage directly with operational teams.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline.
• Membership of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) will be viewed favourably.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity offering direct exposure to executive and Board‑level decision‑making, with the chance to shape workforce strategy and organisational capability during a period of growth. With national responsibility and significant influence across a diverse stakeholder group, the role provides a unique platform to drive meaningful business outcomes.

The position requires regular interstate travel, including frequent visits to Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, and is a full‑time, office‑based role operating Monday to Friday.