Overview
We nourish the bodies and minds of thousands of people daily through food and support services focused on health and wellbeing. We create meaningful bonds and connections between people and communities across Australia. Compass Group's footprint is designed for people, the planet and the communities we work in so they can thrive now and into the future.
The Role
Reporting to the General Manager People, the Manager – People & Culture will provide strategic advice and business partnering to senior leaders and their teams. As an HR Business Partner you will shape and deliver the organisational people plan aligned to operational safety and commercial priorities, supporting reliability, compliance and care in complex, highly regulated environments.
Responsibilities
* Steer the big‐picture people strategy to drive business outcomes and support sustainable growth
* Be a trusted coach, partner and mentor to peers and operational leaders on engagement, capability and performance
* Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and care across diverse, geographically dispersed teams
* Partner with leaders to develop and deliver talent strategies that support employee engagement, retention and career growth
* Collaborate with the broader People leadership team to design and execute HR initiatives that enhance engagement, retention, diversity and inclusion
* Provide leadership on strategic workforce planning to stabilise current operations and meet future workforce requirements
* Leverage HR systems, reporting and analytics to inform decision‐making
* Contribute to and provide guidance on people strategies for new contract bids, mobilisation and transitions
The Person
* Proactive and adaptable HR professional with a genuine passion for people and culture
* Strategic thinker who thrives in complex, fast‐paced and operational environments
* Influencer who builds credibility quickly and fosters a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
* Strong connector who cultivates trusted, productive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
* Authentic, confident leader and coach who can support leaders at all levels
* Demonstrated experience as a Senior HR Professional building organisational capability within a commercial and operational framework
* Willingness to provide hands‐on support and spend time embedded in the business, which may include travel to remote healthcare or defence sites
* Sound understanding of industrial relations frameworks and their practical application
* Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related discipline with a commitment to ongoing learning
Benefits
You will work within a lean, highly collaborative environment where HR is a valued strategic partner. This role offers a broad remit, exposure to critical operations and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across essential services. Compass Group provides strong career pathways locally and globally for HR professionals who want to grow and make a difference.
Key Skills
* Compliance Management
* Administrative Functions
* Oversight
* Administrative Activities
* Administrative Tasks
* Budget Preparation
* Facilities Management
* Daily Operations
* Account Management
* General Ledger Accounts
* Personnel Files
* Administrative Management
* Financial Statements
* Administrative Operations
* Annual Budget
Employment Details
Employment Type: Full‐TimeExperience: YearsVacancy: 1
How to apply
We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication throughout the recruitment process please contact us on 1300 TALENT.
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