HR Lead

Job description

Hays is proud to be partnering with a respected organisation to recruit a newly created HR Lead position. This is an opportunity for an experienced HR professional to take ownership of the entire people function and play a key role in shaping the employee experience, organisational culture and workforce strategy.

Working within a close-knit and collaborative environment, you will act as the trusted advisor on all people-related matters, partnering closely with leadership to deliver practical, business-focused HR solutions. This position offers the perfect blend of strategic influence and hands-on HR delivery, making it ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy and wants to make a genuine impact.

The Role

Reporting directly to the executive leadership team, you will lead the full employee life cycle while driving best-practice HR initiatives across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing expert HR advice and guidance to leaders and employees
  • Managing employee relations matters, including performance management, investigations, grievances and disciplinary processes
  • Leading end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning activities
  • Driving learning and development, succession planning and talent management initiatives
  • Reviewing and enhancing HR policies, procedures and people frameworks
  • Managing employment contracts, HR records and workforce reporting
  • Partnering with payroll to ensure accurate people data and compliance obligations are met
  • Monitoring employment legislation, industrial instruments and workplace compliance requirements
  • Supporting organisational change, employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
  • Championing a positive, collaborative and values-driven workplace culture

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

  • Demonstrated experience in a Senior HR Advisor, HR Business Partner, HR Manager or similar standalone HR position
  • Strong generalist HR experience across employee relations, recruitment, performance management and compliance
  • Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation and industrial relations frameworks
  • Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong commercial and people acumen
  • Experience balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day operational HR responsibilities
  • Excellent organisational skills, discretion and attention to detail
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Employment Relations or a related field will be highly regarded.

What's in It for You?

  • Newly created role with the opportunity to shape and grow the HR function
  • Broad scope across strategy, culture and operational HR
  • Autonomy to drive improvements and influence organisational outcomes
  • Collaborative and supportive leadership team
  • Opportunity to make a tangible impact on employee experience and workplace culture
  • Competitive salary package and long-term career opportunity

Apply Now

If you're an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can take ownership, influence change and contribute to a thriving workplace culture, we would love to hear from you.

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application or contact Zara Bridges at Hays Recruitment for a confidential discussion.


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Job Summary

  • Published on: 21 Jul, 2026
  • Category: HR
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Temporary
  • Salary:
  • Location: WA - Perth
  • Job Nature: Temporary

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: WA - Perth