We are proud to partner with a highly regarded and well-established player in the Australian mining sector, renowned for its strong values, operational excellence, and commitment to safety. As they continue to expand and evolve, they are seeking a dynamic and experienced Human Resources Manager to lead the HR function at one of their key operations located in Mudgee NSW.

About the Role

This is a career-defining opportunity for a strategic and people-focused HR leader with experience in blue-collar or mining environments. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving cultural initiatives, embedding best practice HR, and ensuring alignment with business strategy. You’ll lead a small HR team on-site and work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver pragmatic, people-first solutions across ER/IR, workforce planning, talent, and culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategically partner with site leadership to deliver HR solutions that support operational goals.
• Lead and develop a high-performing HR team.
• Drive culture and engagement initiatives aligned to the company’s core values and “Our Way” framework.
• Oversee ER/IR matters including Enterprise Agreement negotiations and union engagement.
• Implement HR strategies, frameworks, and metrics that drive performance and accountability.
• Provide coaching to senior leaders and build capability across departments.
• Develop and manage the annual HR budget.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and internal HR standards.
• Support change management and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

About You

You are an experienced HR professional with a passion for people and the confidence to influence across all levels. You thrive in dynamic, operational environments and bring a values-led, collaborative approach to leadership.

To be successful, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in a senior HR role, ideally in mining, construction, manufacturing, or other heavy industries.
• Strong ER/IR expertise, including enterprise bargaining and union interaction.
• Proven leadership experience – able to coach, mentor and drive performance in teams.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience leading cultural transformation and employee engagement initiatives.
• A strategic mindset with hands-on operational execution.
• Strong commercial acumen and a results-driven approach.

Desirable: Experience in Open Cut Mining.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to make a measurable impact in a leading mining organisation.
• A values-driven business that puts people, safety, and innovation first.
• Supportive leadership and access to the broader corporate HR team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, plus relocation support if required.
• Career progression in a growing business committed to development and excellence.

Want to know more?

For a confidential discussion get in touch with Liz Folpp- [email protected] : 02 4088 8150

At ASR Recruitment, we are committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA+, women, people of all ages, those living with disabilities, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.