HR Manager

Work for a global FMCG company with some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands.Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognised and career growth is supported.

At PepsiCo, you can Dare for Better. You can help build a world where there are more possibilities for more people, no matter what role you hold. Together, we'll make a positive impact for good. Because when we Dare for Better, we can smile at what's next. For our careers, families, communities and the planet.

For you:

• Competitive benefits package:

• Annual bonus

• Car Allowance

• Discounts on Scoopon, Luxury Escapes, Asahi Beverages portfolio

• Generous leave options (wellness, birthday, volunteer, 20 weeks parental for both primary & secondary carer, additional leave purchase/cash out)

• Lease Plan

• Health & Wellness programs:

• Discounted private health insurance

• Financial coaching

• Counselling sessions

• Flu vaccinations

• Skin checks

• Professional development programs

• Global career opportunities

Job Overview:

Leading a team, this role is responsible for managing and executing the day to day human resource activities and initiatives across SA. This role develops and implements initiatives that improve engagement, communication and business results.

• To provide generalist Human Resources support, advice and coaching to employees, people leaders including front line managers.
• To provide a consultancy and advisory service to management and staff on human resource management issues including the interpretation of relevant Acts, Regulations, Awards, industrial Agreements, legislation, policy and procedures relevant to HR and the provision of advice on contemporary HR practices.
• To partner with the Regency Park Site Leadership Team members and Obela Site Leadership Team to drive the Diversity and First Peoples agendas
• To develop and implement both short and long term strategies that address industrial and employee relations issues whilst adhering to legislative requirements and company values.
• To partner with the relevant Site Leadership Team members to lead and manage the enterprise agreement negotiations across both sites
• Demonstrate and exercise effective Union Official and Representative relationship management which meets business objectives and legislative requirements
• To design, develop and execute key Human Resources initiatives that focus on building site capability, improving engagement levels and people management.
• To develop, implement and monitor policies and procedures based on relevant legislation and contemporary HR management practices which provide an effective, consistent and timely delivery of HR services to the business and support organisational needs.
• To manage and execute day to day Human Resource activities such as, counselling and grievances, organisational development, other policies and procedures.
• Provide operational human resource information and analysis relating to workforce profiles and trends, benchmarking data and analysis advice.
• Research and prepare briefs, submissions and correspondence on human resource operations issues and liaise with external agencies as required.
• Demonstrate and exercise a commitment to promote, develop and improve the health, safety and welfare of our people.
• Carry out any other reasonable and lawful directions that may be given from time to time by the company.
• As a HR control owner, keep the test script updates and execute the control as designed, all failures to be remediated in a timely manner and updates provided to the Sub-Process Owner for any required change in the process.
• Ownership of tracking and reporting against site headcount .

About You:

• Tertiary qualification in human resources or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in managing grievances, disciplinary and counselling situations through to termination and commission.
• Detailed understanding and demonstrated ability of applicable legislation.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in negotiating Enterprise Agreement/s.
• Experience in facilitating capability building across all levels.
• Ability to organise self and lead others, to deliver quality work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to connect and engage with people at all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to influence individuals and teams across the internal customer base.
• Ability to inject passion and energy into tasks and projects while motivating others to do the same.
• Ability to inspire in others a sense of trust and confidence in the advice provided and ability to deliver outcomes.
• Provide sound judgement both on day-to-day and long term issues that balances the needs of both the business and industrial requirements.