HR Manager

BenefitsAttractive Salary + BonusPlenty of Career Elevation OpportunitiesAccess to Internal Learning PlatformsAccess to Employee Assistance ProgramOn-site parking About our role:We have an opportunity for a HR manager to join our Lidcombe manufacturing site, reporting to the Site Manager and functionally supported by the Head of HR in the Beverages and Milk division. You will partner with, and be a key member of the Site leadership team and national HR team with centres of expertise. Responsibilities include:Lead all HR related processes and initiatives for the site. This includes: Annual performance process, talent mapping, succession planning, annual engagement survey (participation and help facilitate action planning) and other HR related processes and projects.Assist Managers to proactively develop and implement communication, cultural and employee engagement improvement initiatives.Provide HR Partnering to Site Manager and Industrial Director to build an effective Site Leadership Team.Coach Managers in all aspects of performance management with the goal of developing leadership competence, confidence and courage to enhance personal and team capability and accountability.Maintain a working knowledge of labour related cost measures including partnering with cost centre managers to more effectively manage their labour costs in line with budgets, forecasts and historical comparisons.Lead end to end EBA negotiations with the relevant industrial parties so as to achieve agreed outcomes.Liaise with Fair Work Australia and relevant Unions in relation to industrial disputes.Provide effective IR advice to site/department and line management. Maintain a working knowledge of relevant legislation implicit and explicit to the employment relationship and be able to interpret any appropriate industrial instruments (e.g. EBAs, modern awards, contracts of employment).Act as the first point of contact for all HR related enquiries to effectively dealing with all HR issues whilst at the same time ensuring managers are handling people related issues as much as possibleAbout youTertiary qualification in HR/Business5+ years HR experience in a stand alone HR role in manufacturing; dairy is desirable.You have the knowledge and skills to be autonomous and the confidence to support a site of 200. EBA negotiations is a must haveOur story:Ours is a STORY of a family business created by the Besnier Family in 1933 and is today the worlds’ No. 1 dairy company. We are 85,000 loyal team members working across 100 countries and together we create the #LactalisExperience.​Lactalis Australia’s iconic and heritage brands are our PASSION, providing quality and nutritious products for all Australians. We are humble, proud and resilient. We care for our employees, land, farmers and consumers, which is our driving purpose to ensure a responsible and sustainable dairy industry. ​We take pride in developing our internal talent and encourage entrepreneurship by bringing together pragmatic and tenacious personalities. Our accountability ensures we have ownership within our roles and with our EXPERTISE and dairy "know how", sets us apart.Lactalis is a supporter of reducing barriers that exist due to traditional working practices and therefore flexible work arrangements will be considered for this role.We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs or ability.If you are ready to join the #LactalisExperience Apply now! Position description AUD Sydney Olympic Park 2127

HR Manager

  • Stand-Alone HR Role based at our Lidcombe site
  • Attractive Salary + Bonus!
  • Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities!

Benefits

  • Attractive Salary + Bonus
  • Plenty of Career Elevation Opportunities
  • Access to Internal Learning Platforms
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program
  • On-site parking 

About our role:

We have an opportunity for a HR manager to join our Lidcombe manufacturing site, reporting to the Site Manager and functionally supported by the Head of HR in the Beverages and Milk division. You will partner with, and be a key member of the Site leadership team and national HR team with centres of expertise. 

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead all HR related processes and initiatives for the site. This includes: Annual performance process, talent mapping, succession planning, annual engagement survey (participation and help facilitate action planning) and other HR related processes and projects.
  • Assist Managers to proactively develop and implement communication, cultural and employee engagement improvement initiatives.
  • Provide HR Partnering to Site Manager and Industrial Director to build an effective Site Leadership Team.
  • Coach Managers in all aspects of performance management with the goal of developing leadership competence, confidence and courage to enhance personal and team capability and accountability.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of labour related cost measures including partnering with cost centre managers to more effectively manage their labour costs in line with budgets, forecasts and historical comparisons.
  • Lead end to end EBA negotiations with the relevant industrial parties so as to achieve agreed outcomes.
  • Liaise with Fair Work Australia and relevant Unions in relation to industrial disputes.
  • Provide effective IR advice to site/department and line management. Maintain a working knowledge of relevant legislation implicit and explicit to the employment relationship and be able to interpret any appropriate industrial instruments (e.g. EBAs, modern awards, contracts of employment).
  • Act as the first point of contact for all HR related enquiries to effectively dealing with all HR issues whilst at the same time ensuring managers are handling people related issues as much as possible

About you

  • Tertiary qualification in HR/Business
  • 5+ years HR experience in a stand alone HR role in manufacturing; dairy is desirable.
  • You have the knowledge and skills to be autonomous and the confidence to support a site of 200. 
  • EBA negotiations is a must have

Our story:

Ours is a STORY of a family business created by the Besnier Family in 1933 and is today the worlds’ No. 1 dairy company. We are 85,000 loyal team members working across 100 countries and together we create the #LactalisExperience.​

Lactalis Australia’s iconic and heritage brands are our PASSION, providing quality and nutritious products for all Australians. We are humble, proud and resilient. We care for our employees, land, farmers and consumers, which is our driving purpose to ensure a responsible and sustainable dairy industry. ​

We take pride in developing our internal talent and encourage entrepreneurship by bringing together pragmatic and tenacious personalities. Our accountability ensures we have ownership within our roles and with our EXPERTISE and dairy "know how", sets us apart.

Lactalis is a supporter of reducing barriers that exist due to traditional working practices and therefore flexible work arrangements will be considered for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs or ability.

If you are ready to join the #LactalisExperience Apply now!

 

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