Patties Food Group is a value-led organisation with a rich Australian history, home to some of our most iconic brands including Four’N Twenty, Patties, Herbert Adams, Nanna’s, Lean Cuisine, Weight Watchers and On the Menu. Our company values of courage, trust, integrity, and ownership reflect our origin as a proudly local company and have helped form a strong foundation for international growth. Patties is the market leader in frozen savoury and frozen meals categories, with 7 manufacturing sites across Australia and New Zealand, and a workforce of over 1700. Of course, along with Great Brands, and Great Assets, the other vital ingredient in our recipe for success is – GREAT PEOPLE, and that is where you come in!
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to join our People team. Reporting to Head of People – Patties Foods, your role is responsible for developing strong functional relationships with site Operations Manager and the broader Management Team. You will lead and provide strategic direction and support to the organisation through managing HR for the Bairnsdale site. Working closely with the site GM - Operations Manager, you will provide analysis, feedback and advice to the leadership team on the People implications of the Patties Pakenham site activities and any critical impacts.
Essentially it is like any other HR Operations role, but with a growing business and profitable site with growth plans. The main focus areas are detailed below.
- Overseeing site recruiting from end to end
- Managing the Employee life cycle for the site
- Fostering employee engagement
- Workforce planning
- Change Management
- Overseeing Injury management & RTW functions
- Working with the Safety Manager on employee well-being
- HR Advice to Site leadership team
- Ensuring compliance with all Industrial instruments
- Coaching line managers
- Managing Employee relations matter
You will have a small team on site to support you in the HR space and a broader HR team across the country to collaborate with. If this sounds interesting and you thrive in a fast paced, changing environment, please submit your resume. We would love to talk to you!