HR Manager, Manufacturing

About the role

Are you a seasoned HR professional ready to make a meaningful impact? Baxter Healthcare is seeking a strategic and influential HR Manager to lead our People & Culture agenda across our ANZ Manufacturing operations. In this pivotal role, you'll partner closely with our Toongabbie Manufacturing Plant, driving initiatives that strengthen culture, elevate leadership capability, and enhance performance and employee engagement. Your work will directly influence how we support, develop, and empower our people. As a trusted advisor, you'll collaborate with Senior Leadership teams across Manufacturing and Quality, providing expert guidance to navigate challenges, deliver on strategic objectives, and build high-performing teams. Your ability to influence, coach, and build strong relationships at a senior level will be key to your success. About You You are a commercially minded and credible HR leader with a proven ability to partner senior stakeholders in complex environments, ideally within manufacturing or regulated industries. You balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and are known for influencing and coaching leaders, navigating ambiguity, and driving meaningful cultural change. With strong interpersonal skills and resilience, you build trust quickly, communicate with impact, and thrive in fast-paced environments where you can make a real difference to people and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the ANZ HR Team for Employee Relations, payroll, HR Admin, and Talent Management support
• Partner with Directors to drive effective organizational alignment and processes
• Lead change management initiatives in collaboration with Senior Leadership teams
• Drive an effective reward and recognition strategy to reinforce our culture and desired behaviors
• Furnish mentoring on performance management to People Leaders, establishing training modules in conjunction with L&D
• Stay informed about employment laws and regulations in ANZ and ensure compliance
• Manage the workers' compensation process for Manufacturing and Supply Chain
• Report on HR activities, initiatives, and operations, such as absences, overtime, turnover, and ACE's
• Manage development plans and succession planning across the business
• Champion culture initiatives to improve our reputation as a great place to work.
• Key Requirements
• Tertiary qualifications in HR or a related fields
• Ideally 6+ years of experience in a Human Resources environment
• Demonstrates strong business insight and judgement
• Ability to provide accurate and timely advice on HR policies, practices, and Employment Laws across Australia
• Experience in providing HR and employee relations advice in a complex global environment
• Proven experience in influencing company culture and leading culture change programs
• Strong leadership and influence skills with the ability to inspire change
• Proven skill in developing strong connections with executives and impacting the choices of top-level management
• Strong project management skills with a results orientation
• Track record of delivering results
• Outstanding communication and listening skills
• Solid knowledge of HR strategies, practices, and policies
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and prioritize under pressure.
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• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Reasonable Accommodations
• Recruitment Fraud Notice
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Benefits

Additional Information

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person-regardless of who they are or where they are from-deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job-you will find purpose and pride.

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