People & Culture Operations Business Partner Location: Head Office – Crows Nest, with required travel to Ingleburn (2-3 days/week), Somersby (1 day/week or fortnight), and occasional travel to Dubbo.
Reporting to: Chief People Officer
Salary: $150,000 – $170,000 plus super, plus bonus
Our client, a leading organisation in the FMCG/Manufacturing sector, is seeking a highly experienced People & Culture (P&C) Operations Business Partner to provide strategic and operational HR leadership across multiple sites. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-impact role that directly contributes to workforce planning, employee relations, and organisational growth.
About the Role As the P&C Operations Business Partner, you will be instrumental in shaping HR strategy across a complex and evolving workforce. The role is particularly focused on workforce planning at our Ingleburn site, which houses up to 200 employees, including a mix of salaried staff, labour hire, and casual employees.
The successful candidate will work closely with operational leaders to optimise rostering, ensuring production teams are managing appropriate staffing levels. Given the manufacturing setting, you must be comfortable working on-site at Ingleburn, which is a wet facility handling raw protein.
A strong understanding of industrial relations, workforce compliance, and union engagement is essential, as the business is looking to transition towards its own Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBA).
Key Responsibilities Support recruitment and selection processes, ensuring the right cultural and operational fit. Oversee onboarding and equip managers with best practices for new hires. Manage probation periods, performance reviews, and career progression. Administer employee changes, including promotions, pay adjustments, and leave management. Conduct exit interviews and drive retention strategies. Workforce Planning & Industrial Relations Take ownership of workforce planning at Ingleburn, ensuring appropriate staffing levels. Work with stakeholders on workforce planning and staffing levels. Lead union negotiations and manage enterprise agreements, advocating for employer interests. Provide guidance on Award and EBA interpretation. Act as the key HR contact for employees and managers across sites. Talent & Performance Management Partner with leaders to foster a high-performance culture through L&D initiatives. Guide managers in performance reviews and succession planning. Manage disciplinary matters and support conflict resolution. Strategic Business Partnering Collaborate with operational leaders to align HR strategies with business goals. Provide strategic advice on policies, legislation, and best practices. Lead change management initiatives to improve engagement and retention. Foster a coaching culture that empowers managers. Workplace Health & Safety (WH&S) Ensure compliance with WH&S standards and promote a safety-first culture. Work with site leadership to address safety concerns and incidents. Qualifications & Experience Essential:
Minimum 8 years' experience in a senior HR/P&C role within manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial settings. Strong expertise in employee relations, union negotiations, and EBA interpretation. Experience in workforce planning and rostering optimization. Deep knowledge of HR legislation, policies, and compliance. Ability to build strong relationships with employees and unions, advocating for employer interests. Proficiency in HRM systems, ATS, and MS Office. Excellent stakeholder management, problem-solving, and communication skills. Desirable:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field. Experience in leadership development and coaching. Why Join? Competitive salary of $150,000 – $170,000 plus super and bonus. High-impact, multi-site role in a growing business. Opportunity to influence workforce planning and employee relations. Join a values-driven organisation emphasizing collaboration and engagement. How to Apply Click the "Apply" button or contact Anna at (emailprotected) for a confidential discussion.
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