<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><strong>The Company</strong></p><div><p>Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialised talent solutions firm, with a strong presence across Australia and globally.</p><p>But what really sets us apart is our people and culture.</p><p>At Robert Half, you'll be part of a professional, collaborative team with access to flexible ways of working, well-being initiatives, opportunities to give back to the community and the support of a truly global organisation.</p><p>We are looking for an experienced and highly capable Sales Support professional to become an integral part of our team.</p><p>This is more than an administration role. You'll work closely with our sales and recruitment teams, help keep the business moving and play an important role in the experience we provide to our clients and candidates.</p></div><p><br /> <br /> <strong>The Role</strong></p><div><p>You'll be the person the team can rely on to stay one step ahead, bring organisation to a fast-moving environment and make things happen.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Providing high-level sales and administrative support to our recruitment consultants</li><li>Building strong relationships with clients, candidates and internal stakeholders</li><li>Preparing contracts, client documentation and compliance paperwork</li><li>Coordinating candidate onboarding and background checks</li><li>Managing CRM data and ensuring information is accurate and up to date</li><li>Coordinating interviews, meetings and key team activities</li><li>Supporting sales initiatives and day-to-day office operations</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working</li><li>Acting as a trusted point of contact across the Perth office</li></ul></div><p><br /> <strong>About You</strong></p><div><p>You are someone who genuinely enjoys supporting a high-performing team and takes pride in being the person others can depend on.</p><p>You'll be organised, commercially aware and confident working with different personalities and priorities. You're equally comfortable managing the detail behind the scenes and communicating professionally with senior stakeholders, clients and candidates.</p><p>Ideally, you will bring:</p><ul><li>Strong experience in sales support, executive support, administration or customer service</li><li>Exceptional organisation and attention to detail</li><li>Confidence managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Strong MS Office skills and experience working with CRM systems</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership</li><li>A genuine team-first approach</li><li>The confidence to suggest better, smarter ways of doing things</li></ul><p>Experience within recruitment, professional services or another commercially focused corporate environment would be highly regarded.</p></div><p> </p><div><strong>Why Join Robert Half?</strong></div><p></p><div><p>As part of Robert Half, you'll enjoy the benefits of joining an established global organisation while working as part of a close-knit local Perth team.</p><ul><li>Hybrid working model, giving you flexibility between the office and working remotely</li><li>Charity leave / opportunities to give back to causes that matter to you</li><li>Wellness and well-being initiatives designed to support physical and mental well-being</li><li>A collaborative and inclusive culture</li><li>Learning and development opportunities within a global organisation</li><li>A supportive, social and high-performing team environment</li><li>Modern Perth CBD office</li><li>The stability, resources and reputation of a global market leader</li></ul><br /> <br /> <strong>Apply Now</strong><br /><div><p>If you're an experienced Sales Support professional looking for a role where you can have genuine impact, build strong relationships and be part of a collaborative, high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p>Apply today and take the next step in your career with Robert Half.</p></div><br /> <br /><p> </p></div><p> </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/bWFkZGlzb24ubWF0dGhld3MuNjc5MzQuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>Our client is a long-established global leader in industrial drive technology, with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability. Supporting key industries across the market, the business offers a collaborative team culture, structured training, and genuine career development opportunities.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>An opportunity is available for a technically minded and customer-focused Internal Sales Support professional to join a high-performing team in Perth or Sydney.</p><p>Working closely with the Internal Sales Team Lead and in partnership with external sales, this role is responsible for managing customer enquiries, preparing quotations, processing orders, and delivering an outstanding customer experience at every stage of the sales cycle.</p><p>This position would suit someone who enjoys working collaboratively, has a proactive mindset, and is looking to build a long-term career in sales support and customer service within a technical or industrial environment.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Responding to customer enquiries in a professional, solutions-focused manner</li><li>Building strong customer relationships through proactive communication</li><li>Partnering with external sales to deliver a seamless customer experience</li><li>Preparing accurate and timely quotations</li><li>Converting quotations into orders with a strong focus on accuracy and responsiveness</li><li>Validating orders and providing clear customer confirmations</li><li>Liaising with internal teams, suppliers, and factories to support customer outcomes</li><li>Assisting with issue resolution and helping maintain strong client relationships</li><li>Supporting coordination of customer visits</li><li>Managing workflow to meet service expectations and response time targets</li><li>Maintaining accurate records across ERP and CRM systems</li><li>Supporting shared inbox management and workflow tracking</li><li>Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><p>To be successful in this role, you will bring technical aptitude and prior experience within a mechanical or industrial environment, along with a strong commitment to customer service and operational accuracy.</p><p>You will also demonstrate:</p><ul><li>Technical aptitude, with experience in a mechanical or industrial setting</li><li>The ability to quickly build product and systems knowledge</li><li>Confidence learning new tools, systems, and processes</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Emotional intelligence and a professional approach</li><li>The ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>A customer-focused, proactive, and problem-solving mindset</li><li>The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment</li><li>A collaborative and team-oriented approach</li><li>Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams</li></ul><p>Highly regarded:</p><ul><li>Experience in sales support or customer enquiry management</li><li>Exposure to the mining equipment, technology, and services sector or broader mining industry</li><li>SAP experience, particularly in order processing and pricing</li><li>Salesforce or other CRM exposure</li><li>Familiarity with industrial, mechanical, or engineering products</li><li>Experience working in a collaborative sales environment</li></ul><p> </p><p><em>Reference Number: (</em><em>60090-0013522049)</em></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/bWFkZGlzb24ubWF0dGhld3MuMjg4NjkuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">