Multisite HR Partner & IR/ER Leader

Lactalis Australia; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis Australia is seeking an experienced HR Manager to partner with site leaders across Harvey Fresh and Forrestdale to drive business performance and a high-engagement culture.

You will lead all HR processes, provide expert ER and IR guidance, coach managers on performance and employee relations, and manage Enterprise Agreement negotiations with unions, ensuring compliant, practical people solutions.

Qualifications

• Hands-on HR professional with strong ER and IR expertise who enjoys partnering with operational leaders and influencing positive people outcomes.
• Experience as HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner with multi-site scope.

Responsibilities

• Lead all HR processes and initiatives across Harvey Fresh and Forrestdale.
• Act as the first point of contact for HR, ER and IR matters.
• Coach and support leaders on performance management and employee relations.
• Lead Enterprise Agreement negotiations and union engagement.
• Liaise with Fair Work and other external stakeholders on industrial matters.
• Drive recruitment, onboarding, talent and succession planning activities.
• Engage with Learning & Development to plan, budget and track training needs for the site.
• Proactively develop and implement communication, cultural and employee engagement improvement initiatives.

Skills

ER expertise

IR expertise

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Performance management

Leadership coaching

Job description

Lactalis Australia is seeking an experienced HR Manager to partner with site leaders across Harvey Fresh and Forrestdale to drive business performance and a high-engagement culture.

You will lead all HR processes, provide expert ER and IR guidance, coach managers on performance and employee relations, and manage Enterprise Agreement negotiations with unions, ensuring compliant, practical people solutions.