Human Resources Manager

Senior HR leadership role driving people strategy, culture, employee engagement and organisational performance in Cairns!
Our Client:
  
Our client is a respected and established organisation with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional service and fostering a positive workplace culture. With operations across multiple sites, they are committed to creating an inclusive, people-focused environment where employees are supported to thrive and contribute to ongoing success.
  
The Opportunity:
  
We are seeking a confident and experienced HR leader to join the senior leadership team as Group Human Resources Manager. Based in Cairns and reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this role will lead the people strategy, support operational leaders and drive culture, compliance and workforce capability across the organisation. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be highly visible across the organisation, working closely with leaders and staff to build capability, strengthen culture and support training and development initiatives.
  
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design and lead strategic workforce planning, HR policy development and organisational change initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary processes and workplace investigations.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies that support workforce diversity and inclusion.
• Manage performance review processes and coach leaders on employee development, performance management and feedback conversations.
• Identify capability gaps and lead the development or sourcing of training and leadership development programs.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, industrial relations obligations, and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Partner with senior leaders and operational managers to promote consistent and effective people practices.
• Develop, analyse, and report on HR metrics, providing insights and recommendations to enhance engagement and organisational performance.

Your Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience in senior human resources leadership roles within complex, multi-site environments.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, industrial relations, workplace health and safety legislation and HR best practice.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing people strategies that enhance organisational culture and performance.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven experience coaching leaders and supporting organisational change initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and reporting capabilities, with excellent attention to detail.

The Offer:
  
This is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role with a well-established organisation, where you can really make an impact on the employee experience and help shape the future direction and long term success.

• Full-time, permanent position based in Cairns.
• Opportunity to work closely with the executive leadership team.
• Broad organisational influence across multiple business units.
• Supportive, collaborative, and people-focused culture.
• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• A diverse and rewarding role offering challenge, variety, and professional growth.

 If you’re a strategic HR professional who loves building strong teams and great workplace cultures, we’d love to hear from you!

To ensure compliance with Australian employment law, this role is only open to candidates who possess either the right to work in Australia, permanent residency, citizenship status or visa status. 
  
How to Apply:

To apply online, click ‘apply’ at the top of this page, or contact our designated Recruitment Consultant, Virginia Sharpe on 07 4051 9699 or virginia@cbcstaff.com.au for a confidential discussion.
  
At CBC Staff Selection, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions equal opportunity, embraces diversity, promotes inclusion and prioritises flexibility and accessibility. All communication with CBC Staff Selection is managed in a highly confidential manner, and your details will not be shared with any future employer without your prior consent.
  
CBC Staff Selection – Redefining Recruitment

With over 36 years’ recruitment experience, CBC Staff Selection specialises in providing professional, quality recruitment services to a wide range of candidates and clients throughout both Far North Queensland (Cairns region) and North Queensland (Townsville and Mackay region) as well as Regional Queensland.
  
Job Reference: 1724302/VS

• Opportunity to work closely with the executive leadership team
• A diverse and rewarding role offering challenge and variety
• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience