Plant hrbp (lithgow)

Lithgow

Ferrero is a family‐owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. The company is represented in more than 50 countries with products sold in more than 170 countries. With 40,000 dedicated employees, Ferrero celebrates care and quality to craft a business and careers that are proud to be part of the brand's global success.

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way and provide the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero.

The Plant HR Business Partner (HRBP) acts as the primary HR liaison for the plant, coordinating with the Cluster HRBP to implement Group HR strategies. The role ensures alignment with Group policies while addressing the unique needs of the local industrial workforce. It plays a pivotal role in talent development, employee engagement, labor relations, and HR systems management, contributing to a productive and empowering workplace.

• Manage Plant HR strategy and policy implementation, including rollout of Group policies, guidelines and methodologies at the plant level.
• Ensure local HR policies are up‐to‐date and compliant with Group standards and local regulations.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and HR administrative requirements.
• Participate in union meetings and contribute to labor relations strategies alongside the ANZ Cluster HRBP.
• Support communication strategies between managers and employees; support line managers in planning and structuring communication processes.
• Manage recruitment and hiring processes and ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new hires.
• Prepare employment contracts in line with Group templates and legal requirements.
• Support the implementation of professional development initiatives to enhance workforce capabilities.
• Oversee training plans and development programs, especially for blue‐collar employees.
• Lead the execution of engagement initiatives and contribute to their design.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Plan activities with internal teams to guarantee a satisfying and empowering working environment.
• Collaborate with Finance and Payroll teams to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance with tax and social security obligations; manage payroll processes together with the Payroll Manager.
• Manage attendance, leave and overtime tracking systems and related salary calculations.
• Ensure timely and compliant HR administrative processes.
• Maintain accurate and up‐to‐date HR data in SAP and other systems.
• Support internal and external audits with reliable HR data and documentation.

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• Relevant HR business‐partnering experience; manufacturing or industrial setting preferred.
• Knowledge of staffing, talent development, rewards, labour law and local HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross‐functional communication skills; stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‐paced environment.
• Flexibility, quick adaptability and open‐mind agility.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills; SAP knowledge considered a plus.

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything Ferrero does. To be successful in this role, you must be consumer‐centric and product‐centric, dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers worldwide.