People Partner — Logistics & Operations

Americold Logistics LLC; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Travel discounts

Novated leasing

Wellbeing portal

Job summary

Americold is seeking an experienced HR Manager to partner with Brisbane site leaders, shaping the employee experience across our operations. This role focuses on workforce planning, employee relations, and developing leadership capability in a fast-paced logistics environment.

You will champion culture, engagement and ensure compliance with legislation, enterprise agreements, and company policies while traveling to multiple Brisbane sites and supporting teams in cold/chiller environments.

Qualifications

• 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 Brisbane sites and work in cold/chiller environments during visits.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Employee relations

Coaching

Influencing

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in HR or Business

Job description

Americold is seeking an experienced HR Manager to partner with Brisbane site leaders, shaping the employee experience across our operations. This role focuses on workforce planning, employee relations, and developing leadership capability in a fast-paced logistics environment.

You will champion culture, engagement and ensure compliance with legislation, enterprise agreements, and company policies while traveling to multiple Brisbane sites and supporting teams in cold/chiller environments.