About the Company

This is a privately owned, second-generation Australian business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services across a diverse customer base. Operating across multiple sites in Melbourne and interstate, the organisation employs approximately 60 staff within a blue-collar, multi-division environment.

With a stable foundation built on long-standing client relationships, the business is entering its next phase of growth. This role presents a genuine opportunity to shape the people function, strengthen compliance, and build scalable processes to support ongoing expansion.

About the Role

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for taking full ownership of the HR function. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will transition the business from a reactive HR model to a proactive, structured and commercially aligned people function.
Operating in a complex environment with multiple modern awards, a shift-based workforce and varying employment conditions, you will play a key role in reducing risk, improving consistency and building internal capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end HR function, embedding structure, consistency and accountability
• Oversee all industrial relations and employment compliance across multiple awards
• Standardise processes across performance management, ER and terminations
• Act as the escalation point for complex HR and workplace matters
• Manage workplace investigations and Fair Work-related matters
• Build capability within line managers to manage people issues effectively
• Review and enhance HR systems, policies and documentation
• Manage external HR/IR providers while building internal capability
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, structure and hiring strategy

About You

• Experience in a senior HR leadership role (Head of HR or HR Manager level)
• Background within blue-collar or operational environments (e.g. manufacturing, logistics, construction)
• Strong working knowledge of the Fair Work Act and modern awards
• Proven experience managing complex ER matters, investigations and disputes
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on, non-corporate environment
• Confident influencing senior stakeholders and providing clear direction
• Execution-focused with the ability to drive outcomes, not just advise

Culture & Benefits

• Down-to-earth, non-corporate environment with a practical leadership team
• Opportunity to build and shape the HR function from the ground up
• High level of autonomy and visibility across the business
• Clear mandate to drive change and make a tangible impact

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV via the link below. For a confidential discussion, please contact Kate Thomas at Blackbook Executive on 0418 925 575.