People & Culture Advisor ER/IR for Unionised Manufacturing

Sharp & Carter; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is recruiting a People & Culture Advisor to join a global manufacturing business in Western Sydney. You will be the go-to P&C partner for a large, unionised blue-collar workforce, spending on-site with teams and leaders as well as at your desk.

The role covers ER, EBA bargaining support and injury management in a dynamic plant environment. You will navigate EBAs and modern awards, handle investigations independently, and drive engagement while partnering with WHS and

Qualifications

• Experience as a People & Culture advisor, ideally in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Knowledge of EBAs, modern awards and relevant employment law.
• Ability to independently handle ER cases including investigations.
• Experience with workers' compensation and return-to-work processes.
• Calm under pressure, able to lead tough conversations and reach outcomes.
• Comfortable on the shop floor and building quick rapport with leaders.

Responsibilities

• Be the trusted first point of contact for operational leaders on P&C matters.
• Manage ER issues from start to finish, including investigations.
• Apply EBAs, awards and legislation with confidence.
• Support EBA bargaining with research and papers.
• Partner with WHS and insurers on injury claims and RTW plans.
• Oversee day-to-day P&C cycle from hiring to induction to performance.
• Drive engagement and continuous improvement across the site.
• Analyse workforce data to identify trends and provide actionable recommendations.

Skills

P&C advisor experience

ER case handling

Employment law

Unionised workforce engagement

Data-driven recommendations

Job description

Sharp & Carter is recruiting a People & Culture Advisor to join a global manufacturing business in Western Sydney. You will be the go-to P&C partner for a large, unionised blue-collar workforce, spending on-site with teams and leaders as well as at your desk.

The role covers ER, EBA bargaining support and injury management in a dynamic plant environment. You will navigate EBAs and modern awards, handle investigations independently, and drive engagement while partnering with WHS and