People & Capability Manager

Hands-on yet strategic Business Partner required for an FMCG, ideally from a Manufacturing background.

• Permanent Opportunity
• Opportunity for a diverse Generalist role
• $130-$145K + super

The Role
An opportunity for a strategic business partner, providing essential support across all stakeholders and leaders to drive the execution of the business strategies and initiatives. You will play a critical role in building a high-performing organization by implementing strategic people initiatives, enhancing capability, and upskilling the workforce to prepare for the future. Working within a collaborative and supportive national People and Capability team to collectively advance the business strategy, always prioritizing food and people safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentor and support managers at all levels to nurture a high-performance culture.
• Develop and implement HR strategies for all stages of the employee lifecycle, including talent management, employee relations, recognition, recruitment, and development.
• Coordinate and manage daily project activities, ensuring timely collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Work closely with leaders to enhance performance management and strengthen organizational capability.
• Provide expertise on legislative matters and handle employee relations issues.
• Use data insights and reporting to refine and advance HR processes.
• Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, while maintaining confidentiality 
• Lead the continuous improvement of people-related policies, procedures, and processes.

About you: 

• You work to a high standard with attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
• Collaborative approach to achieving common goals with colleagues.
• Inquisitive nature with a strong desire to solve problems.
• Demonstrated HR Business Partner experience.
• Experience in EBA interpretation and negotiation (advantageous), as well as conducting investigations and handling employee relations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives with sound judgment, solution orientation, and flexibility.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with a reliable work ethic and strong analytical and communication skills.
• Previous experience managing HR initiatives within FMCG functions is preferred.

My client is looking to interview at the start of July - if you have any questions, please email Shana Perry - ***********@perigongroup.com.au