Experienced HR Generalist

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Cobb Lane Bakery Full time
Experienced HR Generalist - Parental Leave Cover

We're seeking an experienced HR Generalist for a 12-month parental leave cover. Reporting directly to the General Manager and HR Business Partner, you'll be the trusted partner to our team leaders, driving meaningful work across talent, onboarding, learning, workplace health and safety, and our culture.

About the Role

With multiple locations across Melbourne, including our headquarters in Yarraville and retail stores in Richmond Traders and the South Melbourne Market, the HR Generalist will be the key contact for end-to-end employee lifecycle management, including admin, recruitment, payroll reporting, workplace relations, and compliance. This is a hands-on, operational position with the ability to engage with wider teams and make real, impactful change.

You'll be supported by our external HR consultancy on IR/ER matters and will join a small, close-knit leadership team. Our owners are actively involved in day-to-day operations and provide guidance to decisions and priorities.

Responsibilities:

  • Managing the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding and offboarding
  • Follow and review training and development programs and opportunities
  • Assist managers with forecasting and budgeting future people needs
  • Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, contracts, and processes
  • Work closely with team managers to assess and improve employee job satisfaction, skills, and identify opportunities for career progression
  • Ensuring employment records are accurately kept
  • Assist the Finance Manager with payroll processes
  • Oversee and manage team member visas, including coordinating sponsorship applications
  • Provide advice on employment law, compliance and Award interpretation and HR best practices
  • Facilitate workplace issues, disciplinary processes, conflict resolution, and improvement opportunities
  • Ensure the company follows WHS obligations to maintain a safe workplace
  • Keep company policies, procedures, and contracts up to date with employment laws and training management as required

About us:

  • We're an artisan bakery creating breads and pastries for three retail venues and a range of wholesale customers across Melbourne
  • Family owned and run, innovative and adaptive
  • Approximately 75 people across three venues
  • Growth is possible; mentoring, supporting, and training our new HR Generalist
  • Friendly and inviting culture, described as a bougie bakery

Your Experience and Skills:

  • A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a relevant field is preferred
  • At least 3+ years' experience in HR
  • A self-starter with a winning mindset and ability to work autonomously while handling HR-related curve-balls
  • Clear and effective communication with all stakeholders
  • Discretion, impartiality, diplomacy, and confidentiality
  • Strong experience in high-level recruitment and payroll
  • Experience with Employment Hero or a similar platform is preferred
  • Experience in the food and beverage or hospitality industries is preferred but not required
  • Knowledge of relevant Awards (Food, Beverage and Tobacco Manufacturing; Clerks Private Sector) is a bonus
  • Friendly, approachable with an open-door policy while maintaining professional boundaries
  • Enthusiastic about creating a safe, valued, and motivating workplace

Working arrangements

  • This role is full-time and based across our locations to foster strong relationships with teams
  • Anticipated start date: 22 September 2025; please consider availability before applying
  • Possible extension of the contract by mutual agreement depending on operational needs
Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Human Resources
  • Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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