People and Culture Manager
* Strategic People & Culture leadership role partnering with leadership team in dynamic manufacturing business
* Lead workforce planning, organisational development and culture initiatives aligned to business strategy
* Influence engagement, performance, safety and capability across a values-driven organisation
Murray River Pet Food specializes in high-quality pet food manufacturing. A forward-thinking regional organisation, we are a dynamic Australian owned business leading the manufacturing industry.
We use state of the art air-drying technology to manufacture premium Australian pet food and treats for both private label and own brand lines. Murray River Pet Food is constantly researching and developing new processes to ensure our products are top quality, ground-breaking and accessible to the wholesale and retail markets and have recently implemented a multimillion-dollar upgrade to our facility.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Operations, the P&C Manager is responsible for leading all HR and culture-related functions across Murray River Pet Food.
This role is suited to a strategic HR leader who can partner with the Co-CEOs and leadership team to align workforce capability, culture and performance with the business' long-term objectives, while maintaining appropriate governance and compliance in a manufacturing environment.
Key responsibilities
* Develop and implement P&C strategies, frameworks and action plans to support organisational growth and performance
* Provide strategic advice to the Co-CEO and leadership team on culture, people risk and organisational effectiveness
* Lead organisational development, succession planning and leadership capability initiatives
* Provide governance and oversight of employee relations, industrial frameworks and HR compliance
* Drive culture, engagement and employee value proposition initiatives
* Ensure WHS, wellbeing and safety culture are embedded across the organisation
* Oversee HR systems, policies and processes to ensure they are fit-for-purpose and future-focused
About you
* Minimum 3 years' experience as HR Manager
* Strong background in manufacturing or FMCG
* Demonstrated capability in workforce strategy, organisational development and culture transformation
* Deep knowledge of Australian employment legislation and industrial relations
* Influential, commercially minded and confident engaging with stakeholders from production to executive level
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in HR, IR or Business (AHRI membership advantageous)
Why join us
* Australian-owned organisation with strong values and collaborative culture
* Opportunity to shape people strategy in a dynamic manufacturing business
* Competitive salary package
If you are a strategic People & Culture leader looking to make a meaningful impact in a values-driven organisation, we encourage you to apply.
Applications close Thursday 5th February 2026.
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MRPF is an equal opportunity employer. All applications are handled in strict confidence