HR Officer

JBS Cobram Plant; Cobram; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Cobram Plant is seeking a Human Resource Officer to provide comprehensive HR and workforce planning support across the business. The role involves staffing, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, HR reporting, and maintaining employee records.

Hours are rotational, starting between 4:30am–12:30pm and 8:00am–4:00pm on a rotating basis, with an on-site presence in Cobram. The position emphasises timely HR advice, administrative support, analytics, and compliance with HR

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Human Resources, Business or related field.
• Experience in HR, Employee Relations or People & Culture support roles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support workforce planning by assisting HR with labour coordination and shift staffing.
• Maintain recruitment pools, workforce planning records, attendance monitoring systems.
• Provide administrative support for onboarding, medical clearances, return-to-work documentation, and separations.
• Prepare, analyse and distribute workforce and HR reports (turnover, absenteeism, etc.).
• Provide guidance and administrative support to managers and employees on HR policies and issues.
• Assist in performance management processes through advice and documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

HR advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Organisation

Accuracy & confidentiality

Microsoft Office

HR information systems

Employment legislation knowledge

Recruitment & workforce planning

Education

HR/Business qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

JBS Australia’s Southern Division, headquartered in Melbourne, has the largest multi-species processing facility in Australia, processing beef, sheep, and goats. JBS Southern processing facilities have access to all major international markets, providing our livestock suppliers with a range of markets and brand opportunities.

This role of the Human Resource Officer is responsible for providing comprehensive human resources and workforce planning support to ensure effective staffing, employee lifecycle management, and people management practices across the business. Working closely with operational leaders and the HR team, the position assists with workforce coordination, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, HR reporting, and the maintenance of accurate employee records and systems. This role is a fulltime role and is required to start between the hours of 4.30am to 12.30pm and 8.00am to 4.00pm on a rotational basis.

The role contributes to the delivery of strategic and operational workforce outcomes through the provision of timely HR advice, administrative support, workforce analytics, and compliance-focused people processes. The position also plays a key role in supporting workplace investigations, employee wellbeing initiatives, and the consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.

Key Responsibility:

• Support workforce planning activities by assisting HR with labour coordination and shift staffing requirements to meet operational needs.
• Maintain recruitment pools, workforce planning records, standard manning reports, and attendance monitoring systems.
• Provide administrative support for employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, medical clearances, return-to-work documentation, and employee separations.
• Assist with the preparation, analysis, and distribution of workforce and HR reports, including turnover, absenteeism, and other people metrics.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and administrative support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and people management matters.
• Support the performance management process through the provision of advice, documentation, training, and administrative assistance.
• Assist managers with employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, grievances, disputes, and complaints, ensuring compliance with legislative and organisational requirements.
• Support the management of matters relating to harassment, discrimination, bullying, misconduct, and poor performance through coordination, documentation, and advice.
• Maintain confidential, accurate, and compliant employee records and personnel documentation.
• Contribute to the delivery of timely HR reporting, insights, and recommendations to support business and operational objectives.
• Provide general HR administrative support, including recruitment administration, employee correspondence, records management, invoice processing, filing, and maintenance of HR systems and registers.
• Undertake additional HR projects, initiatives, and administrative duties as directed.
• Develop and understand your top four reasons for being safe. We believe that being safe protects you for something, not from something.
• Always be on the lookout for hazards and fix minor hazards that you can fix, if you cannot fix them make sure you report them to your manager
• Always report all workplace near misses and incidents, immediately to your Manager.
• Make sure you understand the JBS Australia Workplace Health and Safety practices that relate to your role, and take responsibly for both your safety and the safety of your team members.
• Always consider the Quality, Work Health and Safety and Environmental Management as stated in Company Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
• Safety is a shared responsibility between you and JBS, we will provide you with a safe place to work, and you will work safely

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to provide HR advice and support to managers and employees.
• Sound organisational, problem-solving and time management skills.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR information systems.
• Knowledge of HR practices, employee relations and performance management processes.
• Understanding of employment legislation, industrial relations and workplace policies.
• Knowledge of recruitment, workforce planning, injury management and return-to-work processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline.
• Experience in a Human Resources, Employee Relations or People & Culture support role.
• Experience working in a fast-paced operational or manufacturing environment is desirable