Hr Manager

Norwest Recruitment - Western Sydney Recruitment Specialists; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $140,000 + Super

Flexible working options

Collaborative leadership team

Bonus culture

Supportive growth environment

Job summary

Norwest Recruitment - Western Sydney Recruitment Specialists is seeking an HR leader to own the HR function and partner with the Leadership Team in a standalone role. Based in Western Sydney, the successful candidate will manage recruitment, onboarding, performance, ER and compliance while driving HR system improvements.

You will work with a supportive culture offering flexibility after training, and a strong track record of bonuses and development within a growing, private company.

Qualifications

• Standalone HR leadership experience with end-to-end HR management.
• Strong recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and ER capabilities.
• Experience ensuring compliance with employment laws and workplace policies.
• Exposure to WHS, workers compensation and return-to-work processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the HR function across the employee lifecycle and advisory support.
• Provide practical HR guidance to managers on legislation and people matters.
• Drive improvements to HR systems, policies, inductions and documentation.
• Coordinate WHS requirements and assist with ongoing compliance initiatives.
• Maintain HR reporting and Employment Hero administration and continuous improvement.

Skills

HR leadership

Recruitment & onboarding

Employee relations

Compliance & governance

WHS exposure

Job description

Job Description

Successful Australian company with strong growth and profitability | up to $140,000 + Super | Flexible working options | Own the HR function

• Up to $140,000 + Super, flexible working options, Western Sydney location
• Inclusive, supportive and positive culture that promotes ongoing development
• Own the HR function and partner directly with the Leadership Team and Managers

The Company

For over 20 years, this Australian owned and founded organisation has been a specialist supplier of chemical/pharmaceutical ingredients for products that we use everyday at home.

From beauty products (cosmetics, shampoo, toothpaste and similar) to the ingredients that help keep our houses and workplaces clean, you’ve likely been using their products for years without realising.

They’ve become a leader in their niche market and have grown to having more than 90 staff, operating in multiple countries, with a turnover in excess of $100 Million dollars.

There are numerous examples of people with long tenure in the business (5, 10, 15+ years etc.) and they pride themselves on their friendly and helpful culture with teams who work together heading in the same direction.

Alongside the interesting work they do, there are many benefits offered that have helped build and maintain a great culture here – performance bonuses (consistently handed out each year), fuel subsidies for those who don’t live close to the office, regular company funded get togethers including Xmas parties away where families are also invited.

They’ve also been known to have the CEO call for occasional early finishes through the summer months to take everyone on a boat trip on the harbour. Numerous examples like this help make them an employer of choice.

• performance bonuses (consistently handed out each year)
• fuel subsidies for those who don’t live close to the office
• regular company funded get togethers including Xmas parties away where families are also invited
• CEO call for occasional early finishes through the summer months to take everyone on a boat trip on the harbour

The Role

Reporting to the CFO, you'll take ownership of the HR function across the employee lifecycle. This is a standalone role suited to someone who enjoys being involved in both the operational and advisory aspects of HR, while helping managers build capability and ensuring the business remains compliant as it continues to grow.

Task and duties will include:

• Managing the full employee lifecycle including recruitment (direct and working with agency), onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and offboarding
• Providing practical HR advice and coaching to managers across employment legislation, workplace matters, and people management
• Driving improvements across HR systems, policies, procedures, inductions, and documentation
• Coordinating and maintaining WHS requirements and supporting ongoing compliance initiatives
• Maintaining HR reporting, Employment Hero administration, and support continuous improvement across HR processes

About You

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Previous experience in a standalone HR Manager, HR Business Partner, or Senior HR Generalist position
• Strong end-to-end generalist HR capability across recruitment (direct and with agency support), employee relations, performance management, and compliance
• Exposure to WHS, workers compensation, and return to work within an operational environment such as warehousing, manufacturing, logistics, or industrial businesses
• To be comfortable working autonomously, building trusted relationships with managers, and adapting to changing business priorities
• A practical, approachable style with the confidence to provide advice while remaining hands‑on in the day‑to‑day operation of the role

Benefits

You'll join a stable, privately owned business with long‑term growth plans and an approachable leadership team. This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact by strengthening HR processes, improving manager capability, and helping shape the next stage of the organisation's growth.

• Up to $140,000 + Super depending upon experience
• Flexible working options after training and getting to know the business
• Working with the Leadership team to bring solutions to the business
• Being part of a very successful business that is very resilient to economic changes
• An inclusive and supportive culture that promotes ongoing development and internal promotions

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or genetic information.