HR Manager

Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys being hands on and making a genuine difference through practical, people-focused HR?

We are partnering with a purpose-driven Not-for-Profit organisation to appoint an experienced HR Manager to lead the day-to-day HR function and support a diverse, multi-site workforce.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys more than just strategy. You will be working closely with leaders and employees, providing trusted advice, resolving issues, strengthening people practices and helping create a workplace where people can thrive.

You’ll have the opportunity to lead a small HR team, influence organisational culture and make a tangible difference to both employees and the communities the organisation supports.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will take ownership of the day-to-day HR function while providing strategic and operational support across the organisation.
Your role will include:

• Lead, mentor and support the HR team
• Provide practical, trusted advice to leaders and employees across the employee lifecycle
• Manage complex employee relations and industrial relations matters
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning
• Support leaders with performance management, employee development and capability
• Contribute to learning and development initiatives
• Ensure HR policies, processes and practices remain compliant and fit for purpose
• Monitor HR systems, reporting and workforce data and identify opportunities for improvement
• Drive continuous improvement across HR processes and systems
• Partner with leaders across a diverse, multi-site workforce
• Contribute to broader people and culture initiatives that support organisational strategy

You are a confident, pragmatic and solutions-focused HR professional who enjoys working alongside people and leaders to get things done.
You will be someone who can confidently move between strategic conversations and hands-on HR delivery. You’re comfortable dealing with complexity, can exercise sound judgement and are known for building strong relationships and providing advice that is both practical and commercially sensible.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline
• Proven experience in an HR Manager, Senior HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor role
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and industrial relations
• Experience managing a broad range of employee relations matters
• Demonstrated experience across the full employee lifecycle
• Experience supporting leaders and building leadership capability
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A high level of emotional intelligence, discretion and sound judgement
• A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach

Experience within the Not-for-Profit, community or human services sector will be highly regarded.

This is an opportunity to join an organisation where people genuinely matter and where your HR expertise can have a meaningful impact.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and influence the HR function
• Work closely with an experienced leadership team
• Make a real difference across a diverse workforce
• Be part of a values-driven organisation with a strong community purpose
• Shape and improve HR practices, systems and culture
• Balance leadership, strategy and hands-on HR delivery

If you’re an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can lead, influence and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.