People and Culture Advisor

About us

At Vili's Family Bakery, we believe great people make great food, and even greater teams. For more than 50 years, we've been proudly South Australian, known for our quality, care, and commitment to doing things the right way.

We're now seeking a People & Culture Advisor to join our team and help us continue building a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and set up for success.

About the role

In this hands-on and varied generalist role, you'll support the delivery of all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, wellbeing, and safety. You'll coordinate HR metrics and records, support learning and development initiatives, and help ensure our people processes are consistent, compliant, and understood across the business.

A key part of your focus will be recruitment and onboarding, attracting great people, coordinating their smooth start with Vili's, and ensuring every new team member feels welcomed and set up for success. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to projects that enhance our people experience and organisational culture.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end recruitment and onboarding across a variety of roles.
• Partner with managers and supervisors to deliver fair, consistent, and values-aligned hiring outcomes.
• Draft and post job advertisements, manage candidate pipelines, and oversee new starter documentation and inductions.
• Administer probation and performance review processes, ensuring timely follow-up and completion.
• Maintain accurate HR and WHS data, records, and reporting to support compliance and informed decision-making.
• Assist with return-to-work documentation and safety administration requirements.
• Support engagement, wellbeing, and recognition initiatives that strengthen culture and connection.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and HRIS implementation to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

About you

Whether you're an experienced HR Coordinator looking for the next step, or a seasoned HR professional eager to contribute, we'd like to hear from you.  You'll bring:

• Demonstrated experience in an HR generalist, coordination, or advisory role.
• Strong recruitment and onboarding experience within a busy, operational environment.
• A sound understanding of Fair Work, Modern Awards, and HR best practice.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an energetic, solutions-focused approach.
• Familiarity with HR and WHS systems, data reporting, or incident management tools.
• High attention to detail and discretion in managing confidential information.
• A learning mindset and genuine interest in creating an engaging, inclusive culture.
• Tertiary qualification in HR Management or a related discipline.
• Full Australian working rights, a current driver's licence, and willingness to obtain a National Police Check.

Why join Vili's

At Vili's, you'll join a proudly South Australian company where your contribution makes a real difference. This role offers broad scope and visibility across the business, with the opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering people, culture, and safety initiatives that drive engagement and success.

We offer:

• A competitive salary.
• A stable, long-term opportunity in a respected, values-based business.
• The chance to partner closely with leaders and influence positive change.
• Ongoing professional growth and development opportunities.
• A supportive, down-to-earth culture. And yes, plenty of great coffee and pastries

Apply now

Please address your Resume and a Cover Letter to Sheree Zeegers, Head of People, Culture & Safety, outlining your experience and what you'll bring to this exciting role.