About Us
The Morco business has expanded to become Australia's leading supplier of fresh produce to the foodservice sector. With operations spanning Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville, Perth, Adelaide, and Darwin, Morco stands as the only national provider to the foodservice sector in Australia. Our success is built on three essential pillars: our people, our customers, and our growers. Each complements the other seamlessly. We are a national business with a local heart, dedicated to bringing you the very best in fresh produce.
Morco does it all - food service, wholesale, exports, and transport. Whether you're in the hotel, restaurant, mining, QSR, airline catering, cruising, manufacturing, healthcare, pub and club, or event catering business, Morco has you covered. We provide tailored solutions for all segmentations.
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About the role
The HR Manager provides strategic and operational HR support to foster a high-performance culture, ensure compliance, and align talent strategies with business objectives. The role supports line managers and employees across all HR matters, manages the interface with payroll, and leads initiatives in employee engagement, compliance, workforce planning, and learning and development.
This is an onsite role based in Lidcombe with onsite parking available.
Benefits & Perks
* Convenient location with onsite parking available and a short 12-minute walk to Sydney Olympic Park Station.
* Paid Parental Leave (3 weeks for primary carers, 1 week for secondary carers)
* Morco Fresh is an inclusive, team-first company.
* Order & receive fresh produce at a discounted price
Main tasks/responsibilities
This list is not exhaustive; duties may evolve in line with business needs.
Strategic HR Leadership
* Partner with senior leadership on workforce planning and organisational design.
* Lead implementation of group HR strategies and promote cultural alignment.
* Act as a trusted advisor to managers and senior leaders on HR-related matters.
* Instill a company culture of compliance, ensuring alignment with Morco Fresh's policies, procedures, and employee handbook.
Recruitment & Onboarding
* Manage end-to-end recruitment processes across all levels.
* Oversee onboarding, induction, and new hire orientation.
* Support talent planning and employee retention initiatives.
Employee Relations & Compliance
* Lead investigations, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
* Ensure compliance with employment legislation and Fair Work obligations.
* Liaise with legal counsel, and regulatory bodies as required.
* Deliver mandated compliance training (e.g., Sexual Harassment).
* Manage workers compensation and return-to-work processes.
* Identify, manage, and appropriately escalate potential disciplinary or performance matters in line with company policy and legal requirements.
HR Operations & Administration
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR documentation and employee records.
* Manage HRIS systems (e.g., Tanda) to ensure data integrity.
* Conduct annual salary reviews and bonus processes, including target setting, calculations, and communications.
* Prepare and deliver reports including WGEA, Modern Slavery, and other compliance requirements.
* Deliver monthly and ad hoc HR reports for executive leadership.
* Ensure adherence to legislation, industry standards, and quality frameworks (e.g., Chain of Responsibility for drivers).
Learning, Development & Engagement
* Design and implement learning programs to build employee capabilities.
* Support leadership development and succession planning.
* Promote initiatives that enhance engagement, wellbeing, and retention.
Workplace Health & Safety
* Contribute to WHS strategy and implementation of safe work practices.
Essential Criteria
The ideal candidate is highly motivated and engaging. You will have the ability to multitask, prioritise and work autonomously.
* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
* 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, including 2–3 years in a business partnering or HR management role.
* In-depth knowledge of Australian employment law, modern awards, and compliance requirements.
* Highly experienced in managing complex ER cases, and strategic HR initiatives.
* Highly experienced in identifying, managing, and appropriately escalating potential disciplinary or performance matters in line with company policy and legal requirements.
* Proficient in MS Office and experience with HRIS platforms (SAP, Workday, SuccessFactors, or similar).
* Experience with any HR information system platform is required for effective data management and reporting.
* Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
* Experience with blue-collar stakeholders.
* Experience with large workforce.
* Experience managing HR operations for a workforce of 500+ employees is essential.
* Applicants must hold any valid Australian work visa or have unrestricted work rights.
Desirable Criteria:
* Experience with both white- and blue-collar stakeholders.
* Experience ideally in FMCG, or a similar fast-paced industry.
How to apply
If you like the sound of us and you have the skills, experience and motivation to succeed in this role then don't miss this opportunity to become part of the Morco Fresh family. APPLY NOW
All applications will be treated as strictly confidential. Thank you in advance for your interest.