HR Manager

Join a rapidly growing hospitality and artisan food business in New South Wales (NSW) and play a key role in supporting its expanding workforce. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Human Resources Manager to work closely with senior leadership in a hands-on generalist HR position. You will oversee the full employee lifecycle, provide practical HR guidance, manage recruitment and employee relations, and contribute to building a positive workplace culture. Sponsorship is available for suitable candidates.

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes
• Support employee relations and performance management matters
• Provide HR advice and coaching to managers
• Manage the complete employee lifecycle from hiring to separation
• Coordinate employee sponsorships and visa administration
• Support return-to-work programs and employee wellbeing initiatives
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Provide backup support for payroll administration
• Develop and improve HR policies, procedures and systems
• Ensure compliance with Australian employment legislation and Modern Awards
• Build strong working relationships with managers and employees
• Partner with leadership to resolve workplace issues and improve people outcomes
• Assist with workforce planning and organisational growth initiatives
• Support the expansion of new business locations
• Contribute to continuous improvement across HR operations

• Proven experience in a generalist Human Resources role
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation
• Experience managing recruitment, employee relations and performance management
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Proactive and hands-on approach to HR management
• Confidence working closely with operational teams and business leaders
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Experience with HR systems and payroll software is advantageous
• Experience with Connecteam is desirable
• Experience with Xero Payroll is desirable
• Previous experience in hospitality, retail or food manufacturing is highly regarded
• Experience coordinating employee sponsorships and visa processes is highly regarded
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

Suitable candidates requiring employer sponsorship are encouraged to apply.