Strategic HR Manager – Industrial Relations Lead (FIFO)

South32; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

South32 is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead a high-performing team on a 4:3 day shift roster, FIFO from Darwin, Cairns or Brisbane. Reporting to the Vice President Operations, you will drive workforce strategy, industrial and employee relations, and leadership development across the organisation.

You will partner with senior leaders to design organisational capability, manage ER matters, and embed South32's values while delivering performance, succession and culture initiatives in a

Qualifications

• Deep industrial and employee relations expertise across IR theory, practice, and heavy industry.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leadership on critical people matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce strategy and capability by partnering with leadership on talent alignment, organisational design, and succession planning that deliver business objectives.
• Deliver industrial and employee relations expertise through strategic advice, negotiations, investigations, and proactive compliance management.
• Enable cultural transformation by coaching leaders, and leveraging metrics to drive performance and accountability.
• Empower and guide a high-performing HR team that delivers business-focused services, collaborates across South32, and maintains safety culture excellence.

Skills

Industrial relations

Enterprise Bargaining

Influence senior leadership

Communication

Change management

People leadership

Education

HR/IR or Organisational Behaviour related degree

Job description

South32 is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead a high-performing team on a 4:3 day shift roster, FIFO from Darwin, Cairns or Brisbane. Reporting to the Vice President Operations, you will drive workforce strategy, industrial and employee relations, and leadership development across the organisation.

You will partner with senior leaders to design organisational capability, manage ER matters, and embed South32's values while delivering performance, succession and culture initiatives in a