• Work Close to Home - Ingleburn Based (with some travel to other sites as required)
• True Business Partnering Opportunity
• Fast Paced Manufacturing Operations

Are you currently an HR Business Partner with experience in FMCG or Manufacturing (or other awards/EBA based industry) looking for a change or thinking about taking the plunge into the corporate animal health & pet food world? We have the paw-some opportunity you've been looking for!

We are excited to be looking for the next Business Partner to join our People and Culture team as our People and Culture Business Partner for our Operations Teams. This is a crucial role to support our operations teams located in Ingleburn, Somersby, Dubbo and Crows Nest

Reporting to the Head of People Partnering, this is a fast-paced role with no two days the same. This is a team that is highly collaborative, and you will have to be able to switch seamlessly between being self-driven and autonomous with working together as a team. Please note, this is not a senior leadership role however as the Business Partner, you will provide leadership and support in the functional area of human resources for the operations functions of the business.


About your role - key responsibilities for this role include

• Employee Life Cycle Management and Workforce Planning- including interviewing, induction and onboarding, performance management and any adjustments required due to internal changes. Rosters and roster changes based on business needs also form a part of this role.
• Employee Relations - provide guidance, coaching and advice related to Award and EBA Interpretation, leading negotiations and liaising with unions, and collaborate with the HR team to identify opportunities for process improvement
• Talent Management and Performance - champion our Learning Management System and other L&D Initiatives including identification of Workforce Planning Needs
• Business Partnering - your key stakeholders will include Operations Leadership teams in our Ingleburn, Somersby, Crows Nest and Dubbo sites.  This is an on-site opportunity so you will be based in Ingleburn predominantly with travel to other sites as required.
• Health and Safety - compliance with Corporate and Legal Health and Safety Requirements
  
• ESG/Sustainability - we aspire to leave no trace in our environment and to make every paw print count when it comes to sustainability.

What will help you succeed

• Experience in a similar People & Culture role supporting operational functions. It is essential you have experience in workforce planning (rostering) and Award and Enterprise Agreement Interpretation
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion including when conducting investigations and PIP's

• Experience in an Industrial setting is preferred however if you have been in a fast-paced environment with multiple unions and awards this would be ideal
• Excellent stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral), high-level interpersonal skills and sound judgment.
• A strong team player, ready to be part of our pack, working collaboratively and cross-functionally.
• Familiarity with HR Systems including HRM, ATS and LMS
• Proficient with Office365 Suite
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the field of Human Relations, Industrial Relations or similar.

What we’re about
Welcome to RPF, where we believe in keeping it Real.

Since 1994, we have been Australia and New Zealand’s pioneers in fresher dog and cat nutrition. Our story is one of passion for a better way to care for pets, a belief in fresher nutrition, and an unwavering commitment to delivering this to pet parents and pets worldwide.

We're dedicated to fostering authentic partnerships, encouraging real ambition, and providing real career opportunities for our employees to make a difference.

Real means fresher ingredients and fresher methods. We'll never stop expanding, innovating, and trying new things. We compete in every pet category and channel, creating favourite brands such as Ivory Coat, Nature’s Gift, V.I.P. Petfoods, Love ‘Em, & Fussy Cat!

Since the establishment of RPF, we have grown to over 900 people across Australia and New Zealand, China, Southeast Asia and Europe.

With the pet industry growing rapidly (a $15 billion industry!) and pets becoming increasingly important in our lives and homes, this is a unique opportunity to be a part of our remarkable growth story and advance your career.

What’s next?
If you're ready to unleash your potential and make a real difference in the booming pet industry, then we want to hear from you! You will be required to:

• Attend 2 face to face interviews (including onsite at Ingleburn and Crows Nest)
• Undertake Psychometric Testing
• Provide details of 2 references.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity’s not a buzzword here, it’s in our DNA. Diverse perspectives shape our culture and make our work better. That’s why we’re committed to building inclusive teams that represent a variety of backgrounds and skills. If you need any reasonable adjustments, accessibility assistance or would like to note which pronouns you use at any stage of our hiring process, just contact us at: careers@realpetfoodco.com.au

Please note: NO agencies will be considered during this process. We advise you to refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles.