HR Advisor – Manufacturing & Supply Operations

About the role

Hunter Douglas is seeking an HR Advisor to support its Supply Team across manufacturing, warehouse and supply operations at the Rydalmere site. This role offers the chance to broaden HR experience in employee relations, industrial relations and the full employee lifecycle within a hands‑on manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide practical HR advice and support to leaders and employees on a range of people matters.
• Interpret and apply the Enterprise Agreement, Modern Awards and relevant employment legislation.
• Assist with employee relations matters, including performance management, grievances and workplace investigations.
• Support EBA negotiations through research, data analysis and documentation preparation.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation and return‑to‑work processes in partnership with WHS and external stakeholders.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management and other core HR activities across the employee lifecycle.
• Contribute to the implementation of the HD Management System and employee engagement initiatives.
• Monitor HR metrics and workforce trends to identify improvement opportunities.

Required profile

• Proven experience as an HR Advisor, preferably in manufacturing, logistics or a similar operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements; experience in a unionised workplace is highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to manage employee relations matters, including performance management, grievances and investigations.
• Practical experience with workers’ compensation and return‑to‑work processes.
• Confident in providing HR advice to leaders, influencing outcomes and handling challenging conversations.
• Strong judgement, problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage sensitive matters independently.
• Hands‑on approach with the confidence to build relationships across all levels, including on the factory floor.
• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related field is desirable.

What we offer

• Opportunity to make a real impact across people and supply operations.
• Company culture that prioritises internal development and professional growth.
• Collaborative team environment within a global organisation.
• Onsite parking and paid birthday leave.
• Monthly office celebrations and access to a social club.