HR Business Partner

Saputo Inc.; Shire of Indigo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to support our Cobram and Kiewa dairy processing operations in Northern Victoria.

This multi-site role requires regular travel between both locations to provide hands-on HR support to operational leaders. You will partner with site leaders, coach on employee relations, and drive culture, engagement, and workforce capability initiatives across the client group.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Support 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.

Skills

Generalist HR

Travel between sites

Employee relations

Stakeholder coaching

Education

HR/business degree

Tools

HR data systems

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.

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.