Strategic HR Manager — IR/ER & Change Leader (FIFO)

South32 Group Operations Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

South32 is seeking an HR Manager for a fixed-term full-time role on a 4:3 day shift roster, FIFO from Darwin, Cairns or Brisbane. Reporting to the Vice President Operations, you will lead your team in delivering strategic people priorities, partnering with leadership on workforce planning, organisational design, and talent development.

You will manage industrial and employee relations, coach leaders to embed South32's values, and drive performance, succession and development programs, with a

Qualifications

• IR theory and practice in heavy industry with ER negotiations and compliant workforce outcomes
• Ability to influence senior leadership with credible, guidance-driven partnerships
• Exceptional communication to build collaborative partnerships and challenge decisions when needed
• Strategic thinker with analytical skills to identify root causes and propose solutions
• Change management expert capable of leading enterprise-wide transformations
• Proven people leadership, coaching teams, driving engagement and capability

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, Enterprise Bargaining 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

IR theory & practice

Stakeholder influence

Strategic HR leadership

Communication

Change management

People leadership

Education

HR/IR degree or related experience

Job description

South32 is seeking an HR Manager for a fixed-term full-time role on a 4:3 day shift roster, FIFO from Darwin, Cairns or Brisbane. Reporting to the Vice President Operations, you will lead your team in delivering strategic people priorities, partnering with leadership on workforce planning, organisational design, and talent development.

You will manage industrial and employee relations, coach leaders to embed South32's values, and drive performance, succession and development programs, with a