<h1 id="manager--people-and-development">People and Development Manager</h1><p><strong>Manufacturing Industry | Perth, WA</strong><br /><strong>Full-time</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established and highly successful organisation in the manufacturing sector to recruit a Manager of People and Development. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced HR professional who can balance strategic thinking with operational execution in a complex and fast-paced environment.</p><p>This role will suit a commercially minded people leader who is confident working across industrial relations, employee relations, workforce planning, organisational capability, leadership support, and team leadership. You will play a pivotal role in aligning people strategy with business priorities while supporting a technically skilled workforce in an on-site operational environment.</p><h2 id="the-role">The Role</h2><p>As the Manager of People and Development, you will lead the people function and act as a trusted adviser to the executive team, managers, and employees across the business.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading the People and Development function in support of strategic business objectives</li><li>Providing expert advice on human resources, employee relations, and industrial relations matters</li><li>Supporting enterprise agreement negotiations, award interpretation, and complex workplace matters</li><li>Developing and implementing workforce planning and succession planning strategies</li><li>Driving capability development, leadership development, and performance management initiatives</li><li>Overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and workforce pipeline programs including graduates, apprentices, and work experience placements</li><li>Managing remuneration, benefits, benchmarking, and salary review processes</li><li>Preparing board and executive-level reporting, budgets, and policy updates</li><li>Leading, mentoring, and developing the People and Development team</li><li>Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives across people processes and frameworks</li></ul><h2 id="about-you">About You</h2><p>You are a capable and credible HR leader who enjoys being close to the business and partnering with senior stakeholders to solve real operational challenges. You bring a strategic mindset, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to navigate industrial and employee relations issues in a practical, solutions-focused way.</p><p>You will ideally offer:</p><ul><li>Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, People and Culture, or a related discipline</li><li>Demonstrated success in a senior HR or People leadership role</li><li>Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, industrial relations, enterprise agreements, and modern awards</li><li>Experience supporting executive stakeholders in a complex operational or industrial environment</li><li>A track record in workforce planning, succession planning, and organisational capability</li><li>Experience with remuneration, benefits, and performance frameworks</li><li>Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving capability</li><li>Experience leading and developing a small team</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms</li></ul><p>Experience within manufacturing, industrial, engineering, chemicals, logistics, or other operationally complex environments will be highly regarded.</p><h2 id="the-opportunity">The Opportunity</h2><p>This is an opportunity to join a profitable, values-led organisation with a strong reputation in its sector and a clear commitment to operational excellence. The successful candidate will step into a visible and influential role with the chance to shape people strategy, strengthen leadership capability, and contribute directly to broader business performance.</p><p>This role is best suited to someone who values an on-site presence, enjoys building strong internal relationships, and wants to make a tangible impact across both strategy and day-to-day business operations.</p><p> </p><h2><strong>How to apply</strong></h2><p>Interested in applying? We want to hear from you! Simply, send us your resume by clicking on the apply button below. Your application will be evaluated within 3 working days.</p><p><strong>Please note we will only get in touch with shortlisted applicants.</strong></p><p>For further enquiries, please contact Jessica Shanks at Robert Half's Perth branch via email (<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>).</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of categories protected under local law.</p><p>Learn more about our Perth recruitment services: https://www.roberthalf.com.au/recruitment-agency-perth</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVzc2ljYS5TaGFua3MuMjQxMDAuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing, multi-entity business to recruit an experienced <strong>Accounts Payable Manager</strong> for a pivotal leadership role within finance.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for a hands-on AP leader who enjoys working in the detail while also driving structure, process improvement and team capability. This role will take ownership of the accounts payable function across multiple divisions and play a key role in strengthening controls, improving workflows and supporting business-wide centralisation initiatives.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>This is more than a traditional AP management role. You will lead a sizeable team across onshore and offshore operations while helping shape a more structured, scalable and strategically aligned AP function.</p><p>This newly created position is a great opportunity for a leader to focus on process ownership, controls, performance and continuous improvement.</p><p>You will oversee a high-volume AP environment across multiple entities, with further plans to centralise additional businesses onto the same ERP platform.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own the end-to-end accounts payable function across multiple divisions</li><li>Lead and develop a blended team of onshore and offshore AP staff</li><li>Create greater structure, consistency and accountability across AP processes</li><li>Strengthen payment controls, approval workflows and supplier master data governance</li><li>Personally troubleshoot complex invoice, supplier payment and system issues</li><li>Support payment runs, reconciliations and month-end activities as required</li><li>Drive process improvement initiatives, focusing on root cause resolution rather than short-term fixes</li><li>Help centralise AP processes across newly integrated and future business units</li><li>Manage creditor days and support working capital outcomes</li><li>Partner with finance, operations, procurement and leadership to improve discipline and performance across the purchase-to-pay cycle</li><li>Contribute to ERP and automation-related improvement initiatives</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced AP professional who brings a strong blend of technical capability, leadership and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will offer:</p><ul><li>Proven experience leading an accounts payable function in a high-volume, multi-entity environment</li><li>A hands-on approach, with the ability to roll up your sleeves and solve problems directly</li><li>Strong process improvement capability and the ability to introduce structure in a growing environment</li><li>A leadership style that empowers, develops and lifts team capability</li><li>Confidence managing stakeholder expectations and maintaining control integrity</li><li>Strong reconciliation, troubleshooting and systems skills</li><li>Experience managing or partnering with offshore teams will be advantageous</li></ul><p><strong>Key Success Profile</strong></p><p>The organisation is particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate strength in:</p><ol><li><strong>Problem solving</strong> - someone who can work through why payments are delayed or failing, and fix the underlying issue</li><li><strong>Leadership and culture</strong> - a manager who can support, guide and empower the team</li><li><strong>Process improvement</strong> - someone who can bring more structure, consistency and scalability to the AP function</li></ol><p><strong>Working Environment</strong></p><ul><li>Relocation to a new exciting purpose-built site </li><li>On-site parking available</li><li>1 day work from home</li><li>Full-time hours across a flexible span between 7:00am and 5:00pm</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><p>This is an opportunity to step into a business-critical leadership role where you can genuinely make an impact. You'll join an organisation in a period of growth and centralisation, with the support of an engaged CFO and the chance to shape a stronger, more effective AP function for the future.</p><p>If you are a practical, solutions-focused AP leader who enjoys balancing operational delivery with improvement and team leadership, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Apply now</strong> or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</p><p><br /> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVzc2ljYS5TaGFua3MuNjIzMjIuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>Our client is a nationally operating engineering business delivering project-based work across Australia. With opportunities spanning multiple sites and locations, the organisation supports a broad range of blue-collar and trade-based functions and continues to grow its operational workforce across the country.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>An opportunity is available for a Recruitment Officer and a Recruitment Administrator to support high-volume blue-collar recruitment activity on a national scale. This role will focus on coordinating hiring processes for positions including splatter painters, trade roles, skilled labourers, mechanical fitters, electricians, supervisors, and other project-based roles across Australia.</p><p>You will play a key part in keeping recruitment moving efficiently, with a strong focus on onboarding coordination, reference checking, and medical administration. With a large volume of activity currently underway, including a significant number of references and medicals to manage, this role will suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and can keep multiple moving parts organised.</p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><p>You will be an organised and proactive recruitment or administration professional with experience supporting blue-collar, trades, or high-volume hiring environments. You'll be comfortable managing a busy workflow, liaising with candidates and stakeholders, and ensuring all pre-employment requirements are completed accurately and on time.</p><p>To be successful, you will ideally bring:</p><ul><li>Previous recruitment administration or workforce coordination experience</li><li>Exposure to blue-collar, trades, industrial, or project-based recruitment</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage high volumes of references and medical bookings</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills</li><li>A detail-oriented approach and the ability to work at pace without compromising accuracy</li></ul><p><em>Reference Number: (</em><em>60090-0013532484)</em></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong>This is an</strong> <strong>on-site</strong> <strong>position.</strong></p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bWFkZGlzb24ubWF0dGhld3MuODk0NjAuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h2 id="finance-manager">Finance Manager</h2><p>An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Finance Manager, or a Senior Accountant ready to make the step up to join a well-established organisation operating in a complex, asset-intensive industry.</p><p>This role is ideal for a commercially minded finance leader who can provide high-quality financial insight, support strategic decision-making, and ensure robust planning, reporting, and governance across the finance function.</p><h3 id="the-role">The Role</h3><p>Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Finance Manager managing four / five staff members, will lead core finance activities and ensure accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting. The role will also play a key part in supporting business planning, commercial analysis, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Lead the day-to-day finance function to ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on time</li><li>Provide financial advice on commercial transactions and review major contracts</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and longer-term financial planning processes</li><li>Prepare financial and management reports, including analysis and business insights to support decision-making</li><li>Coordinate the preparation of annual reporting requirements, including broader corporate reporting where applicable</li><li>Oversee statutory accounting requirements and manage external audit processes</li><li>Ensure the integrity, security, and effectiveness of financial systems, controls, and audit trails</li><li>Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders across the business as a trusted finance subject matter expert</li><li>Contribute to finance-related projects, including internal controls, systems improvements, governance, and strategic finance initiatives</li><li>Represent the organisation in meetings with external stakeholders as required</li></ul><h3 id="about-you">About You</h3><p>To be successful in this role, you will bring:</p><ul><li>A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline</li><li>CA qualification</li><li>Significant post-graduate experience in finance, ideally within a complex or technical environment</li><li>Strong commercial acumen and the ability to provide practical financial advice to senior stakeholders</li><li>Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring small teams</li><li>Experience supporting business transformation, change, or continuous improvement initiatives</li><li>Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and statutory compliance capability</li><li>Experience working with ERP systems and maintaining strong financial controls</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li></ul><h3 id="desirable">Desirable</h3><ul><li>Experience in energy, resources, infrastructure, or other large-scale capital-intensive sectors</li><li>Exposure to sustainability or broader corporate reporting</li></ul><h3 id="why-apply">Why Apply?</h3><p>This is a strong opportunity to step into a broad finance leadership role with meaningful exposure to senior decision-makers, strategic initiatives, and a diverse range of technical and commercial responsibilities.</p><p>If you are a proactive and capable finance professional looking for your next challenge, we would welcome your application.</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmljaGFyZC5zaW5kZW4uODQzNTguMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">