- International company with a local feel
- HR support for Jindivick and Longwarry manufacturing sites
- Strong focus on recruitment for 2024
About our CompanyWe are Lactalis Australia.We are owned by the Lactalis Group, the world’s largest producer of dairy goods. With a range of more than 2,000 products, Lactalis is committed to playing a daily role in the health and well-being of consumers throughout the world, via the provision of nutritious dairy products - milk, cheese, yoghurt and other soft foods and beverages.At the heart of our business locally, we have over 2,500 passionate employees, working closely and constructively with some 500 Australian farmers to produce the finest dairy products in the country.Pillar brands such as Pauls, Oak, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.
About the OpportunityOur cheese and ingredients manufacturing sites at Jindivick and Longwarry is seeking a switched on and savvy HR Generalist to provide comprehensive, pragmatic and customer focused HR and IR support in line with the business direction and strategy.As part of the site leadership team and reporting to the Jindi Site Manager, you’ll be the secret behind our people and culture strategies by partnering with leaders to ensure that we continuously improve the company’s people agenda.Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- First point of contact for all HR related enquiries. Effectively dealing with all HR issues in line with company policies and procedures
- Drive engagement and culture through close partnering of leaders, communication and capability building.
- Partner with cost centre managers to optimise labour costs.
- EBA negotiations, disputes and grievance management and IR advice.
- End to end people processes including recruitment, Talent Mapping, Succession Planning, Career Development, Individual Development and Performance Reviews.
The successful candidate will be someone who:
- Understands the value of showing face and lending an ear on the factory floor daily - where our hero process workers keep our dairy dreams alive.
- Has 3+ years HR experience showcasing leadership, conflict resolution, influential charm, relationship building fines, negation, and the knack for thriving independently
- Prior exposure to either FMCG, a fast paced environment and/or a blue collar workforce preferable
- A sense of humour sharper than a cheese knife and sleeve ready to roll up at a moment’s notice.
- A sprinkle of unexpected - we welcome HR rock stars with unusual talents!
So, if you’re ready to milk every opportunity, laugh your way through challenges, and help us churn our success in 2024 - or concerned that you might not tick all the boxes, but still curious about joining our team - then apply now!
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