Our client is a successful, privately owned, mid-tier logistics organisation based in Perth's Eastern Suburbs who is seeking the expertise of an experienced HR Manager who can support the continued journey in them maturing the HR function with a strong focus on improving workforce stability, strengthening industrial and employee relations, and building the company’s employer brand to attract and retain current and future talent. The role partners closely with the Managing Director to shape culture, enhance engagement, and implement practical people solutions suited to an operational, unionised environment.

Responsibilities will include:

To be successful in your application, you will be a proven HR Manager who has ideally previously worked within a privately owned blue collar operation and reported directly to the Managing Director. You will be pragmatic in your approach, and respect that the function is evolving in its maturity with many processes currently manual and best practice developing. You will possess strong commercial acumen with the ability to present qualitative and quantitative analysis and reporting. It is essential that you have confidence in working with the unions and a strong ER/IR capability, coupled with a working knowledge of the Fair Work Act and National Employment Standards for Australia. You will enjoy being visible to the workforce and engaging with the shop floor to fully comprehend the working environment and become a trusted partner to the entire business.