People & Culture Business Partner

Apiam Animal Health – People & Culture Business Partner

Apiam Animal Health’s purpose it to enrich the lives of animals, people and communities

Work as part of our cohesive P&C team to foster positive and inclusive work environments

Full time position in our Bendigo office with career progression and development opportunities

About us:

Apiam Animal Health is Australia’s largest rural and regional veterinary group providing veterinary services to country communities. At Apiam Animal Health we are committed to enriching the lives of animals, people and the communities where we live. We strive to deliver excellence and our vision is healthy animals and happy people.

Our People & Culture team are based in Bendigo and provide HR services to our varied business sites including veterinary clinics, production animal and allied services covering over 1200 dedicated professionals.

This is a rewarding and unique opportunity for a Business Partner to help shape the future of our company and foster a positive and inclusive work environment for our people.

About the position:

This role is for a full time People & Culture Business Partner at our Bendigo office, who will play a pivotal role in driving our organisation’s people strategy forward. You will collaborate closely with department managers and leadership to support our employees' growth, engagement, and development while championing our core values.

The role is responsible for the delivery of a wide range of human resource functions and projects relating to the employee lifecycle. This includes:

• Providing guidance, support and administration on a wide range of HR functions to our animal health teams.
• Fostering strong relationships to drive collaboration and facilitate positive outcomes including employee engagement initiatives and fair resolutions to employee relations issues.
• Assessing and optimising People & Culture processes as well as organisational initiatives.
• Advising managers on organisational design to optimise efficiency and effectiveness and enhance the employee experience.

About you:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in HR or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of our small cohesive team.
• Proven ability to analyse complex issues, develop innovative solutions, and drive results in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms and other relevant HR technologies.
• Flexibility to travel to clinic sites as needed (local and interstate).

Why you should apply:

• Competitive salary package from $90,000- $110,000 commensurate with qualification and experience
• Opportunity for career progression within an industry leading organisation.
• Discounts from various retail, travel, fitness, and health providers.
• Laptop and phone provided.
• Paid volunteer leave, maternity leave, and Apiam Wellness Day (extra day of annual leave!) 
• Work life balance and mental health taken seriously, with trained Mental Health First Aid Officers and an excellent Employee Assistance Program. 

If you are an HR professional and are ready to make a difference in a leading regional animal health company, then please apply with your current CV and Cover letter.