HR Manager QLD

Brisbane Lytton (H3); Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development programs

Fitness Passport

Flexible work arrangements

Travel discounts

Novated leasing

Sonder wellbeing portal

Job summary

Americold in Brisbane is seeking an experienced HR Manager to partner with leaders across our warehouse operations and support teams. You’ll shape the employee experience, drive workforce planning, and champion safety, compliance and a high-performing culture.

You’ll lead ER/IR activities, build leadership capability, and collaborate with unions to deliver effective people strategies across multiple Brisbane sites. Travel to sites is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an HR Manager/HRBP or senior HR Generalist role.
• Experience in logistics, manufacturing, or supply chain environments.
• Strong ER/IR capability with unions.
• Tertiary qualifications in HR or Business preferred.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Willingness to travel to Brisbane sites and work in cold environments.
• Autonomy and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operators to deliver workforce planning and people strategies.
• Lead employee relations and engage with union reps.
• Drive performance, talent development, and leadership capability.
• Champion culture and engagement to enhance employee experience.
• Ensure HR processes comply with legislation and policies.
• Use HR data to influence decisions and improve effectiveness.

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

Coaching

Influencing

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Tertiary qualifications in HR or Business

Job description

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches food suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.

What you’ll Do

As the HR Manager, you will join a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics and play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience across our Brisbane operations.

We’re looking for an experienced HR Manager who thrives in fast-paced, operational environments. If you’re passionate about partnering with leaders, building capability, and driving a positive and high-performing culture, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

You will be the trusted people partner for warehouse operations and support teams. You’ll lead key HR initiatives, coach leaders, and ensure our people practices support safety, compliance, and business performance. This role is hands-on, influential, and central to creating an engaged, inclusive, and productive workforce.

Key duties include but are not limited to:

• Partner with operational leaders to deliver effective workforce planning and people strategies.
• Lead employee relations matters and build strong relationships with union representatives.
• Drive performance, talent development, and leadership capability across sites.
• Champion culture and engagement initiatives that enhance employee experience.
• Ensure HR processes comply with legislation, enterprise agreements, and company policies.
• Use HR data and insights to influence decisions and improve organisational effectiveness.

What Experience and Education You Need

• 5 + years' experience in an HR Manager, HR Business Partner or senior HR Generalist role.
• Experience in logistics, manufacturing, supply chain or similar operational environments.
• Strong ER/IR capability with confidence engaging with unions and employee representatives.
• Tertiary qualifications in HR or Business (preferred).
• Excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills
• Willingness to travel across to multiple sites in Brisbane sites and work in cold/chiller environments during visits..
• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and build strong relationships.

At Americold, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your well-being, growth, and lifestyle.

• ongoing leadership development programs to strengthen your capabilities and advance your career
• a Fitness Passport to keep you active and healthy
• flexible work arrangements to help you balance work and life
• travel discounts and novated leasing options that make everyday life more affordable
• Sonder, our 24/7 employee wellbeing and safety portal, providing confidential support whenever you need it

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.