Human Resources Business Partner

Our client is an international holding company in the high-end dairy, pharmaceuticals and nutrition industries. As a Human Resources Business Partner, this is a senior management role responsible for providing support and advice to Managers on operational HR and industrial relations matters as well as the implementation of company-wide HR initiatives. Support organisation effectiveness by developing and implementing solutions aligned to strategy. Lead the HR team and its subsidiaries to perform HR-related duties at the professional level, including role modelling great personal and team leadership and taking an active role in ensuring the HR Operating Model is embedded successfully.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consult and support Managers on operational HR and industrial relations matters
• Provide quality and timely advice to managers and employees in the areas of: performance management, disciplinary processes and formal complaints and grievances;
• Support the delivery of the annual HR functional milestones including performance management process, employee reward process for salaried and non-salaried employees, employee engagement survey, budget and workforce planning cycle, code of conduct, talent and succession planning.
• Accountable for the administration of all employee life cycle activities including employee internal movements, separations and changes to employment terms and conditions as well as the maintenance of employee personnel files.
• Manage the in house recruitment to source, develop and maintain talent
• Development and implementation of management capability and succession planning
• Implement and ensure all HR processes, systems and tools are used effectively by the business
• Be responsible for case management of people matters, ensuring an effective resolution through investigation and compliance with legislative requirements
• Provide accurate interpretation of EBAs and relevant Awards, including rostering, breaks, overtime etc.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in processes and procedures.
• Other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or equivalent
• Proven experience as an HR Professional in a manufacturing environment preferably within the dairy, pharmaceuticals or similar industry
• Well developed coaching and interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills.
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise deadlines and work under pressure.
• Good knowledge of Outlook, Word and other Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and process driven to provide accurate and up-to-date information to team members at any given time.
• Enthusiastic and fast thinking
• Highly organised individual
• Self motivated and autonomous, takes initiative, quick thinker
• Demonstrated ability to resolve ER queries or issues in a professional, effective and timely manner.
• Be process driven to provide accurate and up-to-date information to team members at any given time.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

• Reports directly to the Managing Director
• Works closely with all staff and other sister companies as required.

WORKPLACE HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

The incumbent must take reasonable care to protect their own health & safety, and the health and safety of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions at work.

The incumbent must:

• Comply with statutory and organisational requirements, procedures and rules introduced to protect the health & safety of people at the workplace including the public;
• Use equipment provided to protect health & safety;
• Follow reasonable instructions given on health & safety;
• Ensure that they are not affected by alcohol or any other substance to endanger themselves or others;
• Report accidents, injuries, property damage and health & safety incidents;
• Participate in activities associated with the management of workplace health & safety.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The performance of the incumbent will be measured by:

• The extent to which position responsibilities are achieved.
• The degree of professionalism, flexibility displayed.
• Reliability, quality, and efficiency of services delivered.
• Effective teamwork and contribution to the achievement of team /company goals.
• Achievement is in accordance with the company’s Strategic and Operational Service Plans, and the incumbent’s Performance Management program.

EDUCATION

• Qualifications in human resource management or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience working in the HR position.