People & Performance Business Partner

George Weston Foods makes some of Australia & New Zealand's favourite and most innovative products. GWF employs around 6000 people across 58 sites and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc. GWF's product range is diverse and includes leading brands of bread and baked products, small goods, flour, milled products, animal feed, as well as cleaning and hygiene solutions.

Mauri, a business unit of GWF, is passionate about all things made with high-quality bakery ingredients and Animal Feed. We believe that our success will help create a more sustainable future and growth for our business. We are Mauri and our purpose is, Together, we sustainably feed the nation.

An exciting opportunity is available for aPeople & Performance Business Partner to join our team on an 18-month maximum term contract. Reporting to the People & Performance Manager and based out of Enfield, you will play an integral role in delivering the people-related activities associated with our Finance & Operations teams. This is a generalist HR role that provides a unique opportunity to flex across white collar and blue collar stakeholders. Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Strategic HR partnership with our leaders to develop and implement HR strategies and workforce planning that align with business objectives
• Effectively addressing grievances and other related people issues
• Collaborate closely with the talent acquisition team to ensure the recruitment of suitable candidates and the development of effective sourcing strategies.
• Facilitate the achievement of current and future business objectives through strategic development, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR industry practices, with emphasis on consultation, critical decision making, and performance improvement within the company.
• High self-awareness and empathy to handle complex interactions and foster strong relationships company-wide.
• Ability to coach leaders, helping them navigate people challenges and enhance their leadership effectiveness.

About You

Ideally, you will have proven experience working in a similar HR Advisory/Partnering role within a manufacturing environment.

In addition, you will enjoy driving team engagement and providing energy to a team that is going through major transformation, can demonstrate inclusive leadership by enabling accountability and ownership, proactively calling on their views and input, and challenging any bias.

You will have the ability to build strong relationships, exceptional attention to detail and a strong safety focus. You will also understand Employee Relations and had previous experience navigating investigations. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants a challenge but is looking for a successful organisation that can offer plenty of flexibility.

What's on offer at Mauri?

We are a business that promotes diversity, has a flexible working environment and a genuine focus on personal development to help build your capabilities and career. We have access to discounts to over 500 retailers through our reward and recognition platform.

We have a Safe, Courageous, Trusting, and Collaborative culture, in line with our values. Best of all it is a great place to work, where you can bring your authentic self

Start the Conversation

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Submit your application today.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disabilities.

Our recruitment process typically consists of a brief, prearranged telephone or video call, followed by 1-2 interviews conducted in-person or over Teams. However, we are happy to adjust our process to support accessibility needs so that we can get to know you in the best way possible. Let us know how we can create a positive, barrier-free process for you via email to 

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