AddressABOUT WESTERN MEAT PACKERS GROUP
Proudly West Australian, Western Meat Packers is a family run company and is today, one of Australia’s most trusted beef and lamb processors and exporters. Starting off in a small boning room in 1983, the Company has grown significantly since inception and is constantly expanding, with traditional values of customer and supplier loyalty remaining at the forefront of what we do. Catering to both domestic and international markets, Western Meat Packers has a long-standing legacy of ensuring a consistent range of quality meat products are delivered to our clients - consistently, efficiently, and reliably!
JOB DESCRIPTION
This critical role will suit an experienced HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor, with experience in managing the end-end HR function for Western Meat Packers Group, consisting of several entities. You will be the leading HR resource for the business and part of the senior leadership team (SLT).
Reporting to the Head of Site, you will be responsible for the delivery of HR expertise, operational and high-level advice, and generalist HR/IR support to Group. The role will work closely with the management team to implement effective people management practices, including performance management, provide positive and proactive advice regarding the resolution of workplace and employee disputes and grievances, and termination of employment.
The role is expected to support business performance improvement initiatives, including those that lead to increased employee engagement and help build organisational and people capability. The position will also review compliance matters and best practice HR initiatives and recommend improvements to management team.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Daily Operational HR:
- Facilitate development and evaluation of position descriptions.
- End-end recruitment
- Monitor the integration and performance of new employees to support their development and contribution.
- Lead the relationship management with labour and recruitment agencies.
- Ensure compliance with all EBA/Awards.
- Ensure Workcover cases are managed, working closely with the Injury Management Coordinator
- Manage and operate high quality documentation and record keeping.
HR Advice & Support:
- Advise the management team as well as the general staff in the resolution of HR/IR issues and enquiries.
- Provide advice and support on Company policies and procedures, relevant employment awards, legislation, and practices.
- Manage the resolution and finalisation of conflicts and grievances in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Explore and provide advice to the executive team regarding an EBA/ Awards for the group.
- Provide award interpretation advice and when needed seek advice from the group’s external IR legal advisors.
Other Duties:
- Review and devise group policies and procedureS
- Update staff movements in HRIS
- Keep up to date with new or amended legislation, and actively oversee implementation of HR projects
- Attend and participate in morning Production meetings
- Oversee HR initiatives eg: Employee of the Month
- Undertake other duties as directed by management within your area of skill and expertise.
JOB CRITERIA
Ideally you will have the following experience, skills, and personal attributes to be successful in the role:
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management, Business or Industrial Relations or equivalent work experience.
- A minimum of 5 to 7 years relevant HR experience preferably with an FMCG environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office suite of applications.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work to tight timeframes in a fast paced ever environment.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Effective coaching skills.
- Sound decision making.
- Friendly and personable - ability to connect with people.
- Willingness to travel to Western Meat Processors (Cowaramup)
MORE INFORMATION
At WMPG we offer a positive workplace culture, close team networks and a supportive work environment. We encourage our employees to have an enjoyable and rewarding career with an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and encourages social and cultural diversity.
TO APPLY
If you believe you possess the relevant attributes and experience to excel in this role, please click "Apply for this job", where you will be expected to attach a current copy of your Resume.
