Location: Bathurst, Australia
Package: Competitive with benefits
Position Type: Permanent / Full Time
About us:
We are one of the world's leading manufacturers of collagen products for the food industry. We supply high quality edible films and coatings to over 1,000 customers in more than 100 countries, delivering our purpose of 'Creating the Added Layer of Value'.
Primarily used by customers in the production of a wide variety of sausage and meat products, our aspirations reach way beyond our current products and services, and appeal to our natural curiosity to improve what we do.
As a global organisation, we currently employ around 2,000 people spanning the Americas, UK/EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. We offer careers in research and development, science and food technology, manufacturing and supply chain operations, engineering, sales, and a range of other business support functions. We are always seeking talented people to join the amazing colleagues we have, to keep growing our business.
Our mission is to sustainably utilise technology and biomaterial science-based solutions, to delight our customers. We are a business committed to the pursuit of better. The constant pursuit of what's next, what's needed, what's possible now, and in the future. Do you want to be part of our journey?
Purpose of role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a supportive, close-knit team in a growing organisation. You'll work closely with managers across all functions to align people strategies with business goals.
In this varied role, you'll act as a trusted advisor on a wide range of HR matters, champion employee engagement, and lead change initiatives in line with the Devro Strategy.
If you're confident, collaborative, and passionate about building strong relationships and driving positive change, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing:
* Leading day-to-day HR operations, ensuring timely and effective support to managers and employees.
* Partnering with regional and global HR teams to implement our People Strategy.
* Advising and coaching managers on HR policies, employment law, and employee relations.
* Building strong relationships across the business to boost engagement, morale, and retention.
* Managing HR's relationship with Trade Unions, including regular meetings and annual bargaining.
* Staying up to date with employment legislation to ensure compliance and reduce risk.
* Supporting performance management, including coaching, development, and disciplinary processes.
* Coordinating with Talent Acquisition to manage local recruitment needs.
* Overseeing the maintenance of key HR documentation.
* Supporting global reward processes such as annual pay reviews and incentive schemes.
* Partnering with Payroll and Finance to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll
* Contributing to HR initiatives, learning programs, engagement strategies, and budget management.
About you
* Proven experience in a senior HR role, ideally within a unionised environment.
* Strong knowledge of Australian employment law and HR best practices.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to apply sound judgment in complex situations.
* Excellent coaching and relationship-building skills.
* A proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for people and continuous improvement.
* Further/higher education in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline, with previous experience in HR management.
* Experience of working in a unionised workplace would be highly advantageous.
* Prior experience in a manufacturing environment would be beneficial.
* Proficient in Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
What next?
If this sounds like a role that you would be interested in, then we would love to hear from you. To apply, please email a copy of your CV, along with a cover letter explaining the key attributes that you could bring to the role.
*Please note, closing dates are subject to change and, at time of high volume of applications, this may be brought forward.
Other important information:
We believe it takes diversity of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly innovative company. So if you share our values, purpose and drive for growth and sustainability, then we want to hear from you. If you require any adjustments to be able to pursue an application with us, please let our Recruitment team know.
Information Security is paramount at Devro, so your application and any personal data you share with us will be processed and stored in line with our Candidate Privacy Notice which you can view here .
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