Human Resources Manager

HR Operations & Workforce Development Manager Forney Enterprises

Remote (Australia-based) | Permanent - Full Time

Are you an operationally minded HR professional who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and gets genuine satisfaction from building systems that actually work?

Forney Enterprises, a growing kava manufacturing and export business operating across Vanuatu and Australia, is looking for an experienced HR Operations & Workforce Development Manager to lead and strengthen their people function.

This is a hands-on role with real scope. You'll oversee HR operations, compliance and governance across a multicultural, geographically dispersed workforce, while coaching leaders, driving performance frameworks and building the processes that will support the business through its next phase of growth.

What the role involves:

• Leading end-to-end HR operations across Vanuatu and Australia
• Building and improving HR systems, governance and compliance frameworks
• Driving recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning
• Coaching and supporting managers on performance and people practices
• Coordinating and developing the HR team

What we're looking for:

• Proven HR operations experience within a growing, operational business
• Strong background in performance management, employee relations and policy governance
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, logistics or similar environments highly regarded
• Exposure to multicultural or geographically dispersed workforces
• Tertiary qualification in HR, Business or a related field (or equivalent experience)

The role is primarily remote within Australia, with periodic travel to Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. If this sounds like the challenge you've been looking for, I'd love to hear from you.