Today and tomorrow at Compass Group, we serve a better future by enriching people, communities and our planet. We do this because we believe that everyone should be seen and nourished as a whole person. We focus on the individual, their needs and more broadly on positive impacts in the community.

We are currently recruiting a HR Manager to support our growing Remote portfolio across the East Coast. The “ESS” portfolio is a division of Compass Group that provides a range of support service solutions to the resources sector, particularly remote mine sites and villages.

The Role:

Reporting to the General Manager of People who is based in Sydney, the HR Manager (People Operations) will deliver impactful technical advice and dynamic business coaching to our leadership teams. You’ll play a crucial role in enhancing every aspect of the employee lifecycle, driving engagement and success across the organisation!

• Provide technical advice on complex employee, department, structure and/or change management processes and issues
• Support line leaders on HR/ER matters including employee relations, performance management, remuneration, HR policies & procedures and management practices
• Continue to elevate and enhance employee engagement by partnering with managers to foster our thriving workplace culture , implement feedback initiatives and drive initiatives that promote employee satisfaction and retention
• Engage with the broader leadership team to develop and implement HR initiatives, and programs of work dedicated to promoting employee well-being and operational excellence and ensure compliance with industrial instruments and HR metrics. Provide support to payroll as required
• Partner with Operations Leaders and Support Services to develop a talent strategy and agenda that will support employee engagement, retention and talent development
• Identify opportunities to provide ‘fit for purpose’ solutions and programs to support the employee lifecycle stage
• Contribute to, and provide leadership for new contract bids and mobilisations

The Person:

• A breadth of HR skills and capability, particularly in employee relations and building organisational capability applied within a commercial framework
• Demonstrated experience within the resources sector
• A good understanding and knowledge of industrial relations and frameworks and have the ability to build and manage relationships with employees and their representatives
• A willingness to provide hands on support, and the energy and enthusiasm to get out amongst the business – which may require travelling to remote mining sites and locations
• A broad range of influencing skills with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders
• An authentic and confident style that is collaborative, inclusive whilst driving outcomes in a rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing HR strategies that address various facets of employee well-being, including psychosocial factors, physical health, and work-life balance, to enhance engagement, foster a positive workplace culture, and drive organisational success
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources Management or Industrial Relations and a demonstrated passion for learning

The Benefits

Working in an environment with lean management structures and processes, where HR is a highly valued team member, you will have the ability to have a broad remit and be influential across the business. Compass Group provides great career opportunities globally for capable HR professionals who make a difference.

Compass Group is an organisation that's proud of its great people. We believe in the opportunity to recognise and develop great talent and offer many diverse opportunities for career advancement. Recognised as an employer of choice we also have an attractive benefits program including a competitive salary and incentive scheme, recognition programs, paid parental leave, team event days, site-based benefits, and company discounts

Our people’s unique backgrounds, experience, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued. By building diverse teams means we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation. We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, gender expressions, gender identity and people with disability.