HR Business Partner

Saputo, Inc.; Shire of Indigo; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Dairy Australia is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to support our Cobram and Kiewa dairy processing sites in Northern Victoria. The role requires regular travel between sites to provide hands-on HR support to operational leaders and to partner with site leadership on people initiatives.

You will deliver practical advice across the employee lifecycle, coach leaders on performance and ER matters, and contribute to culture, engagement, and talent management within a unionised

Qualifications

• Generalist HR experience at Advisor or Business Partner level.
• Willingness to travel between Cobram and Kiewa to support on-site leaders.
• Strong experience handling employee relations in complex environments.
• Ability to influence, coach and build relationships with leaders.
• Exposure to industrial relations frameworks or unionised environments is advantageous.
• Experience implementing change, project delivery or organisational initiatives.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business or similar.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leaders across Cobram and Kiewa, delivering proactive HR support across the full employee lifecycle.
• Coach and advise on employee relations matters including performance, investigations and grievances.
• Support employee relations in unionised/award-covered environments.
• Identify people-related risks and implement practical, business-aligned solutions.
• Support culture, engagement, performance and reward cycles across client groups.
• Facilitate talent management, succession planning and workforce capability initiatives.
• Contribute to HR projects, change initiatives and maintain accurate HR data and systems.

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Stakeholder mgmt

Coaching leaders

Industrial relations

Education

HR degree

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth‑driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

About the Role

We’re recruiting a Human Resources Business Partner to support our dairy processing operations across our Cobram and Kiewa sites in Northern Victoria. This is a multi‑site role requiring regular travel between both locations to provide hands‑on HR support to our operational leaders. In this role, you will work closely with site leadership and the broader HR team to provide practical advice and deliver key people initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders across Cobram and Kiewa, delivering proactive HR support across the full employee lifecycle
• Coach and advise on employee relations matters including performance, investigations, and grievances
• Supporting with employee relations matters within a unionised and/or award‑covered environment
• Identify people‑related risks and implement practical, business‑aligned solutions
• Support culture, engagement, performance and reward cycles across the client group
• Facilitate talent management, succession planning and workforce capability initiatives
• Contribute to HR projects, change initiatives, and maintain accurate HR data and systems

About You

• Experience in a generalist HR role at Advisor or Business Partner level
• Able to travel regularly between Cobram and Kiewa to support operational leaders on site
• Strong capability managing employee relations matters in complex environments
• Proven ability to influence, coach and build relationships with leaders
• Exposure to industrial relations frameworks, including awards or unionised environments, is advantageous
• Experience implementing change, project delivery or organisational initiatives
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business or similar

What We Offer

• Opportunity to partner with leaders across multiple sites and influence business outcomes
• Utilise and be part of a strong HR and Workplace Relations support structure
• A collaborative, safety‑focused site environment looking to continuously improve

Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have full Australian working rights.

As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well‑loved brands such as Devondale, Liddells, CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 10 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 50 countries. With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can‑do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.

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