Senior HR Business Partner Jobs

Strategic HR Role based near Melbourne CBD
Manufacturing Industry
Competitive Salary : $150-$180K + Super

About Your new company:

This is your opportunity to join a well-established organisation in the manufacturing industry that is undergoing significant growth and transformation. Known for its strong values, down-to-earth culture, and commitment to operational excellence, this business supports a large, diverse workforce across multiple sites.

You’ll be joining a passionate and collaborative team that believes in building capability, investing in people, and driving real results through great leadership and culture.

About Your new Role:

As the Senior HR Business Partner, you’ll take on a strategic and hands-on role supporting senior leaders across a fast-paced, operationally complex manufacturing environment. You’ll be a trusted advisor who brings insight, challenges thinking, and delivers people solutions that align with both short- and long-term business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior operational leaders across multiple sites to drive strategic people initiatives
• Provide expert support in ER/IR matters, performance management, and workforce planning
• Lead change management, culture, and engagement programs across blue- and white-collar teams
• Analyse and interpret workforce data to drive decisions and continuous improvement
• Support site leaders in building leadership capability and managing talent pipelines
• Oversee and coach a small HR team, fostering development and accountability
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements
• Collaborate on projects across diversity, wellbeing, and safety culture

About You:

You are a seasoned HR professional with experience working in large, operationally intensive environments—ideally in the manufacturing industry sector or similar. You have a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities within a blue-collar workforce, and you’re confident managing industrial relations in unionised settings.

You will bring:

• Significant experience as a Senior HR Business Partner or similar strategic HR role
• Demonstrated experience supporting heavy blue-collar environments
• People leadership experience – including coaching, mentoring, and performance management
• A proactive, hands-on approach with strong influencing and problem-solving skills
• Solid working knowledge of Australian employment legislation and industrial instruments
• Proven experience leading change and supporting leaders through transformation

What’s in it for You:

• A flexible hybrid working model with regular site engagement
• A supportive, values-led culture with a strong safety and people focus
• Scope to influence key business outcomes and lead strategic HR projects
• Opportunities for career growth within a national footprint
• Competitive salary package and tools of the trade
If you're a confident HR leader with a passion for partnering in complex operational settings and want to make a genuine impact in the manufacturing sector — we’d love to hear from you on 0483945151 or email belindapilarski@westrecruitment.com.au