Your new company

Join a well-established Australian business experiencing consistent year-on-year growth as it continues to strengthen its position as a market leader in its niche. Based in Melbourne’s Western suburbs, this SME is seeking a capable HR Generalist to grow alongside the organisation. The role offers a competitive salary of up to $125k + super.

Your new role

This standalone HR Generalist role is responsible for managing the full employee lifecycle and taking ownership of all HR processes, which are currently handled by managers following a period of HR instability. Recruitment will be a key focus, particularly for blue-collar roles, as the business continues to grow. The successful candidate will also lead the employee engagement strategy, building on recent survey results, and drive the effective use of Microsoft Business Central to support HR operations in line with business priorities. Additional responsibilities include managing employee grievances, performance management, training and development, onboarding, contract administration, and other core HR functions.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to succeed in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience as a HR generalist, ideally in a blue-collar environment
• To be execution focused and deliver HR tasks based on business needs
• To be practical, professional and proactive

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Sarah.Lim@hays.com.au.

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