Senior Advisor, People & Culture

dnata catering; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Free meals onsite

Free parking onsite

Career development and progression

Discounts at hundreds of retailers

Novated leasing

Job summary

dnata catering & retail at Melbourne Airport is seeking a Senior Advisor, People & Culture to partner with leaders and deliver practical HR solutions across a diverse workforce. You will provide expert ER/IR advice, support workforce initiatives and drive key people programs in VIC/SA.

Reporting to the Manager, People & Culture, this role focuses on workforce stability, recruitment, engagement and change initiatives within a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisory roles.
• Experience partnering with operational leaders in a complex, high-volume environment.
• Strong employee and industrial relations knowledge and experience.
• Experience supporting change initiatives and workforce projects.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to provide practical and commercially focused people solutions.
• Support employee and industrial relations matters, including performance, conduct, attendance and investigations.
• Deliver workforce initiatives focused on recruitment, retention, engagement and workforce stability.
• Use workforce data and insights to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Lead and support organisational change, people projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, enterprise agreements and company policies.

Skills

HRBP experience

Industrial relations

Change management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

HR qualifications

Education

HR/IR/Business qualification

Job description

Start your journey with dnata catering & retail, where the sky is the limit!

About Us

Part of the Emirates Group, dnata catering & retail is Australia’s leading inflight catering and retail partner. We support many of the world’s most recognised airlines, delivering award‑winning meals and exceptional service that create memorable inflight dining experiences for thousands of travelers each day.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Advisor, People & Culture to join the dnata catering & retail team at Melbourne Airport. Reporting to the Manager, People & Culture (VIC/SA), you will partner with leaders to deliver practical people solutions, provide expert ER/IR advice, support workforce initiatives, and drive key people programs across a diverse operational workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to provide practical and commercially focused people solutions.
• Support employee and industrial relations matters, including performance, conduct, attendance and investigations.
• Deliver workforce initiatives focused on recruitment, retention, engagement and workforce stability.
• Use workforce data and insights to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Lead and support organisational change, people projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, enterprise agreements and company policies.

About You

• Experience in a HR Business Partner, People & Culture Business Partner or Senior HR Advisory role is highly preferred.
• Experience partnering with operational leaders in a complex, high-volume or operational environment.
• Strong employee and industrial relations knowledge and experience.
• Experience supporting change initiatives and workforce projects.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business or a related discipline.
• Experience in aviation, logistics, manufacturing, hospitality or other operational environments is advantageous.
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Free meals & free parking onsite
• Career development and progression
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, novated leasing and wellbeing resources.

At dnata, we value an inclusive and respectful workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

TheRecruitmentprocess

includes interviews, health checks, reference and criminal history checks, and verification of working rights. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.