Overview
Perth's North | Full-time | Competitive Remuneration + Benefits
Are you a seasoned HR professional with a passion for HR operations and managing the full employee lifecycle, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
About the Opportunity: Our client is a well-established food manufacturer servicing domestic and international markets from their Perth facility. They're seeking a Senior HR Advisor / HR Manager to manage the end-to-end HR function across two sites. This is your opportunity to be the leading HR resource for the business, working as part of the senior leadership team and reporting directly to the Head of Site. You'll provide expert HR advice, implement best-practice people strategies, and drive meaningful improvements in employee engagement and organisational capability.
Responsibilities
* Own the HR function – manage all HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and exit processes
* Provide expert advice – support management and employees on workplace relations, performance issues, disciplinary matters, and grievance resolution
* Ensure compliance – maintain expertise in Fair Work Act, NES, Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and WHS obligations
* Build workplace culture – promote a positive, inclusive, and respectful environment through proactive employee relations
* Develop talent – oversee training programs, succession planning, and performance management frameworks
* Drive improvement – lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement and build organisational capability
* Manage employee matters – handle terminations, redundancies, and conflict resolution with professionalism and care
* Optimise HR systems – maintain accurate records, metrics, and reporting to support strategic workforce planning
About You
* Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Industrial Relations or related field
* 5-7 years HR experience, ideally in food manufacturing or FMCG environments
* Strong working knowledge of Australian employment legislation and industrial relations
* Proven ability to manage the full employee lifecycle
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
* Available to work on-site Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm (some flexibility on start time may be considered)
* Willingness to undertake site-based travel once a month is required
Highly Regarded
* Postgraduate qualifications (MHRM, MBA, Graduate Diploma in HR/IR)
* AHRI certification (CPHR/CAHRI/FAHRI)
* Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments
* Demonstrated leadership and team mentoring capability
* You're a proactive, people-focused professional with strong decision-making skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment. You're dependable, collaborative, and have a genuine commitment to creating positive workplace outcomes.
What's On Offer
* Competitive remuneration package
* Senior leadership role with genuine impact
* On-site parking
* Opportunity to shape people strategy across the business
* Supportive team environment
Ready to Apply
If you're looking for a role where you can truly make a difference and lead the people agenda, we want to hear from you.
Send your resume and cover letter to: ****@rubiconrecruitment.com.au or apply online.
Please note: Only candidates with full Australian work rights will be considered.
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