National HR Manager

NORTHSIX is partnering with a well-established and growing national transport and logistics business located in Redbank QLD, with a multi-decade track record in the Australian freight industry. 

Operating a modern fleet, they deliver freight and container movement solutions to a loyal base of local, interstate and international clients. 

As the business continues to grow its footprint across multiple states, it's investing in a standalone HR function to support its people and operations nationally.

About the Role

This is a hands-on, standalone HR leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director. You will be the lead HR contact for the business nationally, with the scope to build out a broader HR function over time as the organisation grows. It's a strong next step for an HR professional currently working at a state or regional level who is ready to take on national scope and responsibility. 

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the lead HR contact for the business nationally, reporting directly to the Managing Director
• Manage the full employee lifecycle recruitment support, onboarding, performance management and offboarding
• Provide hands-on advice and support to operational and site leaders on day-to-day people matters
• Manage employee relations matters, including disputes, grievances and disciplinary processes, in line with relevant legislation
• Ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act, relevant modern awards and other workplace legislation across all states of operation
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures and templates for a nationally consistent approach
• Support workforce planning and contribute to business planning discussions with the Managing Director
• Lead or coordinate remuneration and benefits reviews with the leadership team
• Build the framework and business case for future HR headcount as the function grows
• Support culture, engagement and safety initiatives across a geographically dispersed workforce

• Proven experience as a HR Manager, ideally within transport, logistics or another blue-collar / operationally intensive industry
• Strong working knowledge of Australian employment legislation, including the Fair Work Act and relevant modern awards
• Comfortable operating autonomously and reporting directly to senior leadership
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust with operational leaders and frontline staff
• Tertiary qualification in HR Management

If this sounds like your next move, apply now!