Hybrid Manufacturing HR Partner: Lead People Strategy

Vinidex; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual performance bonus

Go for Zero safety

Sustainability focus

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition programs

Mentoring opportunities

DEI council

Career development

Job summary

Vinidex, part of the Aliaxis Group, is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join the APAC HR team in our Smithfield manufacturing network. This hands-on role balances strategic thinking with practical execution to build capable teams and navigate workplace challenges.

You will partner with leaders on performance management, employee relations, industrial relations, and workforce planning while delivering people programs, DEI and safety initiatives across eight sites.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a Human Resources Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or similar generalist HR role.
• Experience partnering with leaders in manufacturing, industrial, operational or similarly complex workforce environments.
• Strong employee relations capability, with experience managing workplace matters and coaching leaders through people challenges.
• Exposure to industrial relations and unionised environments, including Enterprise Agreement interpretation and implementation.
• Experience supporting organisational change, workforce planning and business transformation initiatives.
• Proven ability to influence and build credibility with leaders and stakeholders at all levels.
• A commercial mindset and the ability to balance people outcomes with business needs.
• Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline.
• Experienced with HRIS systems such as Workday or Workable is advantageous
• Willingness to travel domestically as required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational and functional leaders to deliver people strategies aligned to business goals.
• Coach and support leaders on performance management, leadership effectiveness, employee engagement and team development.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations matters, workplace investigations, performance issues, grievances and disciplinary processes.
• Support industrial relations initiatives, including the interpretation and implementation of Enterprise Agreements and workplace legislation.
• Contribute to bargaining preparation, implementation planning and broader industrial relations activities where required.
• Drive key people processes including performance reviews, talent reviews, succession planning and remuneration programs.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organisational design and business transformation initiatives.
• Support the implementation of enterprise-wide HR programs, including leadership development, learning initiatives, DE&I and employee engagement activities.
• Use people insights and workforce data to inform decision-making and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and safety-focused culture across manufacturing operations.

Skills

HRBP experience

Manufacturing partner

Employee relations

Industrial relations

Change management

Influence & credibility

Commercial mindset

Communication skills

HR degree

HRIS Workday/Workable

Domestic travel

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in HR or related

Tools

Workday

Workable

Job description

Vinidex, part of the Aliaxis Group, is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join the APAC HR team in our Smithfield manufacturing network. This hands-on role balances strategic thinking with practical execution to build capable teams and navigate workplace challenges.

You will partner with leaders on performance management, employee relations, industrial relations, and workforce planning while delivering people programs, DEI and safety initiatives across eight sites.