The Company
Inspired by Australia's great People and amazing foodie culture, Chobani USA purchased the Gippsland Dairy brand to form Chobani Australia in 2011. Flash forward 13 years and Chobani is Australia’s #1 yogurt brand, living in the hearts (and tummies) of fans across the country.
But it’s always been about more than yogurt. At its heart, Chobani is purpose-led, and takes seriously its belief in making a difference using food as a force for good. The Chobani team is passionate about supporting the communities in which they live and work, adopting a trail blazing approach to tackling Australian food insecurity through volunteering, donations, and community impact.
The Opportunity
As a company that truly puts people at the heart of what we do and as we continue to grow and evolve, we're seeking a collaborative and people centric Senior People and Culture (P&C) Business Partner to partner our Operations and Supply Chain teams, playing a pivotal role in Chobani’s journey of exciting cultural change.
In this pivotal role you'll take the lead in strategically developing, implementing and embedding a People and Culture plan that enables our transformation and growth agenda across Supply Chain and Operations whilst providing invaluable support and coaching to leaders across various departments including Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Planning, Quality, and Reliability. Your efforts will empower these leaders to make better quality decisions and navigate through change effectively.
As we strive to achieve excellence in Lean Manufacturing, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the key agents of change. You’ll help foster a true culture of continuous improvement that promotes high performance and boosts employee engagement, whilst mentoring and developing one direct report to enhance and develop their capabilities.
Skills & Experience
Ideally to be successful in the role you will have:
- Significant experience in senior HR Business Partner roles in a manufacturing/operations environment
- Proven track record of successfully partnering senior leadership teams, including General Managers or equivalent
- Comprehensive understanding of employment relations and industrial relations principles including experience negotiating EBAs
- Expertise leading significant cultural change initiatives and supporting teams through periods of transformation
- A true passion for People and a track record of coaching, developing and empowering high performing teams
This unique opportunity at Chobani is rare and ideal for someone who thrives on being hands-on while also capable of strategic partnership at a senior level. We're seeking an individual with a positive mindset, a can-do attitude, and the ability to truly make a difference in a people-centric business that's continuously growing and innovating.
You’ll be rewarded with being part of a highly engaged, fun, upbeat bunch of P&C peeps, and enjoy working with truly passionate people who love what they do and bring their true and authentic selves to work every day. The role will be based at our modern Dandenong South office, where you will have access to free parking and unlimited free yoghurt whilst in the office!
If you're passionate about driving positive change and enjoy making a difference in people’s lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits
At Chobani, social responsibility is in our DNA and that means you will be joining an organisation that is constantly seeking to make a difference for the community, people, and planet. Chobani offer flexible working arrangements, excellent benefits including up to $1000 in furniture to set up your work from home Chobani Office, a wellbeing program and a great rewards and recognition program.