About the company

Our client is a well-established Australian food manufacturing business with a strong national footprint and a proud history of delivering high-quality products to major retailers and foodservice customers. The organisation is experiencing continued growth and is investing heavily in its people, culture and safety agenda to support the next phase of operational performance.

The opportunity

This role will suit an experienced HR professional to step into an elevated, site-based role. This position will act as the key People & Culture lead on site while closely supporting the Head of Human Resources.

As the People & Culture Business Partner, you will play an integral part in shaping and supporting the employee experience across a large manufacturing workforce. This is a hands-on, visible role suited to someone who enjoys being embedded in operations, coaching leaders, and driving engagement and capability uplift.

Key responsibilities
Act as the primary P&C contact for all people matters on site
Partner with operational and executive stakeholders to influence and uplift leadership capability
Lead core HR activities including performance management and investigations
Manage IR/ER matters, working within a unionised environment
Coordinate training, development and engagement initiatives, including survey follow-through
Support broader P&C projects
About you
A minimum of 3–5 years’ HR generalist experience within manufacturing, FMCG or a similar operational environment
Strong IR/ER capability, with experience in unionised settings
Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence at both operational and senior levels
Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, hands-on role
Professional, resilient and adaptable, with a genuine passion for supporting people and culture outcomes
What sets this role apart

What truly sets this role and organisation apart is the team! You will be joining an organisation with a fantastic culture, a supportive leadership team and an organisation committed to investing in its people. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior role and make a real impact in a business that values continuous improvement and strong cultural foundations.

How to apply

If this role is of interest, please apply via the link so we can make sure your application is processed and we can advise you of next steps. If you have any outstanding questions, please call Kate Thomas on 0418 925 575.