HR Business Partner

Simplot Australia is a food manufacturing and agriculture business encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood, and sauce operations that supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand’s major retail and food service customers.

As a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, we are focused on creating food Australians and New Zealanders love by maximising value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian life for generations, and include the likes of Leggo’s, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

We have five manufacturing sites in Australia and six sales sites and employ almost 2000 people across these operations. We are an integral part of the global J.R. Simplot Company.

**Culture and Benefits**:
At Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

- Respect for Resources
- Spirit of Innovation
- Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

**The Perks**:

- Flexible working arrangements and a variety of engaging Health and Wellbeing programs
- Diverse Leadership Development Programs and Professional Development Support
- Employee Reward and Recognition Program
- Bonus incentives
- Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
- Sensory Club Program - Enjoy and taste our new product launches and access to our Culinary cooking sessions
- Novated Car Leasing Agreements
- Income Protection Insurance

Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Simplot Australia values the innovation and relationship building that comes from face to face connection but also recognises the need for flexibility in the lives of our team members. This is why we have a hybrid work environment, with one dedicated day per week where we all come together to maintain our successful culture of innovation, connection and collaboration.

**About the role**:
Exciting new role reporting into the Head of Human Resources for Supply Chain. As our HR Business Partner, you will collaborate with key stakeholders and the Head of HR to deliver the HR Strategic plan and business initiatives across the Supply Chain Function. You will work closely with all levels of People Leaders on HR-related matters, providing robust support in the areas of talent and succession, performance, leadership development, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and change management.

In this role, you will provide technical expertise and support for supply chain sites and functions on change initiatives, HR projects and leadership and team development.

**What will you do**:

- Providing generalist HR support and guidance for our Procurement & Supply Chain Development Teams.
- Supporting leaders and employees through the employment lifecycle, such as development, engagement, performance management and talent acquisition, in conjunction with the HR Centres of Excellence.
- Actively engage the teams, to build strong business partnerships and relationships, to understand their business and people objectives, challenges and areas for development
- Support the Supply Chain HR programs of work through leading and coordinating of HR strategic projects. This may include talent and retention, engagement and change management projects.
- Develop and drive change strategies and plans to ensure our people our engaged and supported through change initiatives within the Supply Chain function, including capital projects, system changes and transformation activities
- Coordinate the leadership and team development program, for all levels of Supply Chain Leaders, in conjunction with the HR Centres of Excellence.
- Support the manufacturing sites as required, including development of change and communication materials, supporting the Simplot Engagement survey and workplace relations strategies.

**About you**:

- Significant HR Generalist depth and breadth (e.g. performance management, talent and succession, development)
- Demonstrable experience in being able to successfully influence and support multiple stakeholders
- Proven ability to influence and engage leaders and employees at all levels of the organization
- Effective planning and organisational skills and a track record of follow through and attention to critical detail
- Excellent communi