HR/WHS Manager

Guardian Safety Solutions Pty Ltd; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Guardian Safety Solutions Pty Ltd in Newcastle, NSW, is seeking an experienced Human Resources & WHS Manager to own the full employee lifecycle and promote a safe, professional workplace.

This hands-on HR generalist role balances strategic oversight with day-to-day operations, including recruitment, policy maintenance, WHS systems and employee wellbeing. You will report to senior management and collaborate across sites to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Broad HR generalist experience across full employee lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment law and Modern Awards.
• Experience handling employee relations and performance matters.
• Practical WHS systems experience and incident management.
• Excellent written communication and record-keeping.
• Ability to work independently with confidentiality.
• Relevant HR or related qualification.
• Certificate IV in WHS or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Provide practical advice to managers and staff.
• Interpret awards, contracts, and workplace legislation.
• Manage performance, conduct, grievances, investigations.
• Coordinate probation reviews and development.
• Maintain HR policies and records.
• Support remuneration reviews and engagement.
• Oversee leave, attendance, return-to-work.

Skills

HR generalist

Australian law

WHS knowledge

Employee relations

Policy development

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor in Human Resources

Cert IV WHS

Diploma in OH&S

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

MS Office

Job description

Guardian Safety Solutions Pty Ltd – Redhead NSW

Guardian Safety Solutions
Newcastle, NSW | Full-time

Guardian Safety Solutions is a proudly Australian, family-owned business providing fire safety, electrical compliance and emergency planning services across Australia.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced and approachable Human Resources & WHS Manager to take ownership of the full employee lifecycle and support a safe, professional and positive workplace.

This is a hands-on role suited to a capable HR generalist who enjoys working closely with management and employees and is comfortable balancing strategic responsibilities with the practical, day-to-day needs of the business.

Human Resources & WHS Manager

Guardian Safety Solutions
Newcastle, NSW | Full-time

Guardian Safety Solutions is a proudly Australian, family-owned business providing fire safety, electrical compliance and emergency planning services across Australia.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced and approachable Human Resources & WHS Manager to take ownership of the full employee lifecycle and support a safe, professional and positive workplace.

This is a hands-on role suited to a capable HR generalist who enjoys working closely with management and employees and is comfortable balancing strategic responsibilities with the practical, day-to-day needs of the business.

About the role

Reporting directly to senior management, you will be responsible for managing and continually improving Guardian’s HR and workplace health and safety functions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing recruitment, employment contracts, onboarding and offboarding

• Providing practical advice to managers and employees on workplace matters

• Interpreting Modern Awards, employment contracts and workplace legislation

• Managing performance, conduct, grievances and workplace investigations

• Coordinating probation reviews, employee development and recognition programs

• Reviewing and maintaining HR policies, procedures and employee records

• Supporting workforce planning, remuneration reviews and employee engagement

• Managing leave, attendance, return-to-work and injury management processes

• Maintaining and improving Guardian’s WHS management systems

• Coordinating risk assessments, incident and near-miss reporting and investigations

• Monitoring corrective actions and ensuring identified safety matters are followed through

• Supporting employee consultation, toolbox meetings and WHS training

• Assisting with workers compensation and return-to-work requirements

• Monitoring compliance with relevant employment and WHS obligations

• Promoting a workplace culture built around accountability, communication, safety and continuous improvement

About you

To succeed in this position, you will ideally have:

• Demonstrated experience in a broad HR generalist, HR Manager or People and Culture role

• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and Modern Awards

• Experience managing employee relations and performance matters confidently and fairly

• Practical experience with WHS systems, incident management and risk controls

• Excellent written communication, organisation and record-keeping skills

• The confidence to provide clear advice while remaining approachable and supportive

• The ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and maintain confidentiality

• A relevant qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline

• A Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, or a willingness to obtain one

Experience in a trade services, construction, field-service or multi-site environment would be highly regarded.

Why join Guardian?

• A varied and influential role with genuine ownership

• Direct access to senior decision-makers

• The opportunity to develop and improve HR and WHS systems as the business grows

• A supportive, family-owned business with a national footprint

• A practical workplace where good ideas can be implemented

• Competitive remuneration based on experience

If you are an experienced HR professional who enjoys building strong workplace relationships, improving systems and helping create a safe and accountable culture, we would love to hear from you.

Guardian Safety Solutions — keeping your workplace a safe space.