Human Resources Manager NO

Brief Description
SPC Global (ASX:SPG) is an iconic food manufacturer with a 100-year commitment to playing a positive role in the Australian economy and manufacturing industry. Our commercial business office is located in Melbourne CBD and runs four Business Divisions – SPC, The Original Beverage Co, Nature One and Natural Ingredients.

This is an exciting time to join our agribusiness as we unlock new growth potential and take our business global. Our business has recently revisited our values with purpose of globalising an iconic Australian brand.

The Opportunity
The Human Resources Manager (Carrum Downs) will oversee HR operations across a multi-site food manufacturing organisation. This role is responsible for managing the full employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with employment laws, handling grievances and investigations, and supporting the leadership team with strategic HR initiatives. This position requires hands-on support in daily operations, talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee engagement, performance management, and driving continuous improvement in HR practices.

The HR Manager will partner with the leadership team and other key stakeholders to deliver people strategies that align with business outcomes, enhance operational performance, and promote a positive organisational culture across the sites.

The HR Manager will be required to provide support the Mill Park site for a fixed term period of 18-months.

Key Responsibilities
Support Operational Performance

• Partner with leaders and key stakeholders to deliver business outcomes.
• Design HR plans that support production and business goals.
• Serve as a liaison between management and employees by handling queries, interpreting contracts, and resolving work-related issues.
• Provide data-driven people insights to the Operations leadership team and HR function to inform the business and people strategy.
• Provide operational HR advice on HR policies, procedures, employment legislation, recruitment strategies, performance management, and change processes.

Talent Acquisition & Development

• Support leaders in developing and executing talent acquisition and retention strategies.
• Provide guidance on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Assist in developing the frontline leadership team and potential future successors.
• Proactively manage relationships with third-party labour hire providers to ensure service levels and capabilities meet agreed standards.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues and conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to employee management, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

HR Process & Governance

• Actively contribute to local People strategy and policies.
• Design and deliver employee relations and people programs that align with organisational needs.
• Lead or contribute to key organisational development, People & Culture, and change management projects.
• Continuously review HR processes and systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage measurement and reporting of HR metrics
• Promote cultural change, support new ways of working, and drive continuous improvement within HR to provide a high-quality, professional, and cohesive HR service.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues across the business to ensure policies are updated in line with current legislation and best practices.

Health & Safety

• Support employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Assist employees in the Return-to-Work process, ensuring collaboration between the employee, operations management, and the central HSE team to develop robust and documented plans.

Engagement

• Drive site-based engagement action plans using results from previous Engagement Surveys.
• Contribute to the site-based communication framework to ensure effective communication of site activities, performance milestones, and change initiatives.
• Assess the need for site-specific rewards and recognition programs aligned with the SPC Global Mission, Vision, and Values.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Tertiary qualified in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• 5 – 10 years of experience as a HR practitioner.
• FMCG background is desirable (not essential).
• Exposure to HRIS systems and data management.
• Experience conducting complex workplace investigations.
• Strong coaching competencies with both operational and support staff.
• Experience working in matrix organisation and managing cross-functional relationships.

Our Culture
Our employees come from all walks of life, across many cultures and backgrounds. The strength of our brands is supported through the strength of our people.

This is a rare opportunity to join a diverse, exciting workplace during a transformation period and make positive contributions to the growth of SPC.

Aside from being part of one of Australia's most iconic businesses, SPC Global will also make sure you are fully trained for the job you are asked to do, and you will work in a great team environment with others who have a wealth of experience to share. We offer a competitive salary and opportunities for personal and career development.

You will be required to meet SPC Global's employment criteria which will include pre-employment medical screening. Interested?

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