HR Adviser

Our Story

At Lactalis, we are true to our purpose: we are a family business offering healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together. And, we just happen to be the worldwide leader in what we do.  We are passionate, ambitious with a desire to learn and grow.

Our Purpose

At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2,500 passionate employees, working closely with our farmers, customers and consumers to produce the finest dairy products in the country. Pillar brands such as Paul’s, OAK, Ice Break, Vaalia, Tamar Valley Dairy, Jalna, and President provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.  Our brands bring pride to our employees, and we continue to innovate with new products.

Our opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive HR Partner to join our team in Brisbane. You will play a crucial role in providing HR/IR services, supporting managers, and fostering a culture aligned with our core values. 

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the primary contact for all HR related enquiries for the predominantly Brisbane based corporate teams (130 – 150 FTE) for the following key activities.

• In conjunction with the Head of HR – Corporate determine the human resource management strategies, policies and plans to meet business needs. Be accountable for implementing, monitoring, reviewing and evaluating these within your client groups.
• Ensure leaders and team members are educated and following the performance management systems as per the local plan. Act as a lead facilitator and thought leader for all Talent Management strategies including but not limited to Talent Mapping, Succession Planning, Career Development, Individual Development, Performance Reviews.
• Assist and coach Managers in all aspects of performance management with the goal of developing leadership competence, confidence and courage to enhance personal and team accountability.
• Act as the coordination point for all recruitment activity. Advise and assist Managers in applying sound recruitment and selection practices, and appropriate induction, training and development programs.
• Maintain a working knowledge of relevant legislation implicit and explicit to the employment relationship and be able to interpret any appropriate industrial instruments (e.g. modern awards, contracts of employment). Provide effective IR advice managers.
• Drive participation in the Company Engagement Survey, assist Managers to develop insights from the survey and proactively develop and implement employee engagement improvement initiatives in line with strategy and tactical objectives.
• Act as the “pulse” for pending or potential HR issues, proactively advising the Head of HR – Corporate of any barriers and/or threats to  employee engagement and performance
• Accountable for developing the training needs analysis and managing the budget spend for your client groups. Communicate, organize, promote and deliver management and employee training  as required (e.g. Let’s Be Fair Training, Recruitment Training, Performance Management training, Learning Factory). 
• Utilise networking opportunities and other resources to identify emerging HR trends in the dairy, beverage and manufacturing industries and ensure Lactalis Australia is kept abreast of and prepared to respond to these trends where they will add value to the business.
• Assist the People Experience Leadership team with research projects where input is required, by liaising with best practice companies to identify improvements for the business.
• Act as an effective HR representative for EEO, Discrimination Harassment and Sexual Harassment, providing advice and facilitating solutions in line with Lactalis Policies and government reporting requirements.
• Oversee the application of redundancy and other employee retrenchment policies.
• Work with the HSE team to support return to work of employees for work and non-work related injuries or illnesses.
• Monitor employment costs and productivity levels.
• Oversee the Brisbane office including day to day escalation point for Office Manager Corporate Administrator.
• All other duties as required.

ABOUT YOU:

A successful candidate for this role is someone who can demonstrate a balance of positive, value-adding behavior and outstanding results, consistently meeting commitments to all stakeholders. This position is ideal for an applicant with:

• Formal tertiary qualification in HR or a related discipline.
• Over 3 years of experience in an HR Adviser role.
• Highly competent business partnering or client group management skills.
• Advanced skills in negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Proficient in applying and interpreting Awards, employment contracts, and other legislation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an entrepreneurial mindset, showing innovation and initiative.
• Effective communication skills for clear and transparent interactions, fostering mutual understanding and trust.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, ensuring accessible, respectful, and approachable interactions.
• Strong focus on achieving specific outcomes and performance targets.
• Strategic thinker capable of developing long-term plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Adept at interpreting and utilizing various HR industrial tools and technologies effectively.
• Competent in Microsoft Office with strong Excel reporting skills.
• Preferably experienced in an FMCG environment.

WHAT WE OFFER:

As a global company, we provide an exciting career opportunity where you can make an immediate impact. We offer pathways for career advancement, a competitive salary package, and a team-oriented, fast-paced work environment dedicated to achieving success.

If you possess the ambition, determination, and skills to excel in this role, submit your application by selecting 'Apply' and following the designated prompts.