HR Business Partner

Job title : HR Business Partner
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Job reference : 1540585
The Organisation:
Our client is a global leader in the food manufacturing industry, known for producing high-quality products enjoyed by consumers around the world. With operations spanning multiple continents, they are committed to innovation, operational excellence, and fostering a culture of respect and integrity. Their Melbourne-based supply chain and operations teams play a critical role in ensuring smooth production and distribution, and they are looking for an HRBP to help drive their continued success. The organisation is deeply committed to its core values of inclusion, teamwork, and empowerment, creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and encouraged to contribute their best.

Benefits:
  • Hybrid working arrangements: A minimum of two days in the office per week to balance flexibility with collaboration.
  • Life Leave: One week of additional leave per year that can be used for any purpose, with no carry-over to the next year.
  • Purchase extra leave: The option to buy extra annual leave each year.
  • Pay It Forward Program: Involvement in charity work
  • Learning and Development: Access to tools like LinkedIn Learning and Blue Ocean Brain for continuous learning and professional growth.
The Role:
As the HRBP for Supply Chain/Operations, you will collaborate closely with business leaders to deliver key HR initiatives and provide solutions across workforce planning, employee relations, and professional development. You’ll be an integral part of driving business strategy while ensuring the people side of the organisation thrives. You will be working across the manufacturing sites based in Hallam.  

Key Responsibilities:
  • Business Partnering: Collaborate with Supply Chain/Operations leaders to develop HR strategies that support business needs.
  • Workforce Planning: Manage end-to-end recruitment for both hourly and salaried roles, including overseeing agency relationships.
  • Employee Relations: Provide expert advice on employment legislation, assist with performance management, and handle investigations as required.
  • Professional Development: Support talent development, succession planning, and organise group training initiatives.
  • Culture & Leadership: Promote a positive workplace culture and drive leadership capability initiatives.
  • HR Support: Manage HR administration, including Workday system updates, payroll, and Workcover/return to work support.
Skills and Experience:
  • Tertiary qualifications in HR or a related field.
  • Proven HR experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or a similar environment.
  • Strong skills in recruitment, Award interpretation, and employment law.
  • Familiarity with HRIS (Workday preferred) and payroll is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to relate well to people at all levels.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to take the next step in your career journey and this role resonates with you, apply directly using the link provided below and attach an updated copy of your resume. For a confidential discussion about your career or further information on this opportunity, reach out to Rebecca Aparo at 0457 721 149/ raparo@sharpandcarter.com.au.