National HR Leader: Strategy, Talent & Operations

Sharp and Carter; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp and Carter is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the national people function from Brisbane, while remaining hands-on with operations. The role reports to the executive team and works across blue‑ and white‑collar workforces, translating business goals into practical HR solutions and strategies.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of HR leadership, strong recruitment capabilities for technical roles, and a solid grasp of Australian employment law.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' HR leadership experience across large organisations.
• Strong recruitment and talent acquisition across technical/operational roles.
• Experience with Australian employment law and industrial awards.
• Ability to translate business needs into practical HR solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end HR services across multiple locations nationally.
• Drive recruitment, workforce planning and retention strategies.
• Develop workforce metrics and Board-level HR reporting.
• Mentor the HR team and lead key projects.

Skills

HR leadership

Recruitment expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Workforce analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Job description

Sharp and Carter is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the national people function from Brisbane, while remaining hands-on with operations. The role reports to the executive team and works across blue‑ and white‑collar workforces, translating business goals into practical HR solutions and strategies.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of HR leadership, strong recruitment capabilities for technical roles, and a solid grasp of Australian employment law.