Head of Humas Resources Business Partnering - Australia

Job Description

Head of Human Resources Business Partnering - Australia Join to apply for the Head of Human Resources Business Partnering - Australia role at SPC Global . SPC Global (ASX:SPG) is an iconic food manufacturer with a 100-year commitment to playing a positive role in the Australian economy and manufacturing industry. Our commercial business office is in Essendon Fields, Melbourne and runs four Business Divisions – SPC, The Original Juice Co, Nature One Dairy and Natural Ingredients. The Head of Human Resources Business Partnering – Australia is instrumental within the business in driving and compelling people and organisational culture-based strategies that will enable the business to deliver against its agreed strategic objectives. Reporting directly to the Group Chief Human Resources Officer, the role will lead HR business partnering in Australia and implement global HR strategies within Australia. As a trusted leader and strategic partner, the role will deliver innovative human resources solutions that create real business impact and empower teams to succeed. This role will also mentor and develop a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. The Opportunity: The Head of Human Resources Business Partnering - Australia oversees the human resources business partnering function in Australia. The role ensures that all human resources programs and initiatives are aligned with the organisation’s strategic focus by researching, developing, and implementing human resources strategies that focus on business priorities. This role requires expert leadership and collaboration skills to enable a strong partnership with company executives to develop strategic business and employee initiatives. This pivotal role also supports and provides expert advice to all business functions in Australia. As a trusted advisor, the role mentors and supports leaders on leveraging human resources processes; comprehensive advisory services regarding grievances, employment law, instrument interpretation, mediation and conflict resolution, people management, industrial relations, and managing organisational change across the various business units. The Head of Human Resources Business Partnering - Australia will also be accountable to lead and manage the portfolio of enterprise agreements across the organisation, acting as the lead negotiator and strategist. Key Responsibilities: Lead all stages of the enterprise bargaining process, from planning through negotiations, post negotiations, and implementation, ensuring agreements align with organisational goals and comply with the Fair Work Act. Contribute to the implementation of the enterprise agreement strategy through advising on bargaining strategy, leading and supporting negotiations, preparation of agreements and supporting resources, and managing voting and approval processes. Conduct complex investigations ensuring legislative compliance, due process, and fairness. Implement and oversee dispute resolution processes, ensuring timely and fair resolution of workplace conflicts. Mediate and resolve workplace disputes and conflicts, acting as a neutral party in disciplinary and grievance procedures to ensure fair and consistent handling of issues. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant workplace relations legislation, including the Fair Work Act, modern awards, and national employment standards. Conduct regular audits and reviews to identify and address compliance gaps. Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices in industrial relations. Provide training to managers and staff on industrial relations issues, including conflict management and handling grievances. Provide tactical and operational support and advice to the allocated business portfolio on moderate to high risk and moderate to high complexity industrial relations and employee relations-related risks, practices and processes (including performance management, formal investigations, employee complaints, and interpretation and application of legislation, modern awards, enterprise agreements, and employment contracts). Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including unions, regulatory bodies, and industry groups to stay informed of best practices and regulatory changes. Represent the company in interactions with unions, government departments, and other organisations as required. Represent the company’s interest in employment related legal proceedings and industrial disputes. Develop and maintain strong relationships with unions, employee representatives, and other stakeholders to ensure a productive and harmonious work environment. Transformation and Change Management: Confidently drives and supports change throughout the organisation to ensure sustainable outcomes, including directly engaging adversity and navigating through challenging circumstances. Identify areas of change resistance and manage with an appropriate level of acumen. Deliver an appropriate HR framework and solutions that are tailored to business requirements and are fit for purpose, implementing workplace practices and programs to align with company strategy. Establish relationships with executives and senior managers to provide professional advice, coaching, and support in the implementation of HR strategies and the resolution of complex HR matters. Performance Management and Feedback: Provide expert advice and mentorship to business executives and leaders on enhancing employee productivity, retention, engagement, and relationships. Drive high performance through the implementation of a structured performance management system, which is supported by the strategic partnerships of the managers through coaching, ensuring activities are performed in a fair and equitable manner and in compliance with legislative requirements. The successful candidate will have: Education: A degree in Business, Human Resources, Law, or a related field is typically required. Experience: Proven track record of success at multi-site organisations, preferably in FMCG. Demonstrable experience in organisational culture transformation. Extensive relevant and practical experience in industrial relations, paired with experience in best practice HR and business partner frameworks. Action & Accountability: A clear understanding and focus on the operational and strategic objectives of the department to identify process improvement opportunities and leading the implementation of initiatives to optimise the HR business partnering function. Specialist Knowledge & Skills: Experienced in the application of employment related legislation, policies, and frameworks. This will include an inquiring and inquisitive mindset, utilising creativity and innovation to think more broadly to address and resolve issues. Management Skills: Responsible for the leadership of employees with specialist skills and will be dedicated to the development, coaching and mentoring of our people, promoting a culture of cross skilling and further enhancing the skill and experience throughout the department. The position will direct the team in the planning, implementation and review of work outcomes as well as participating as a key member of a functional team. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to influence, persuade, lead, and motivate the members of the team and organisation to achieve the various goals and objectives of the team and organisation. This will require the person to have excellent interpersonal skills, capable of developing effective relationships across the department and engaging with the people in the most effective way to deliver outcomes. Our Culture: Our employees come from all walks of life, across many cultures and backgrounds. The strength of our brands is supported through the strength of our people. This is a rare opportunity to join a diverse, exciting workplace during a transformation period and make positive contributions to the growth of SPC. You will be required to meet SPC’s employment criteria which will include pre-employment medical screening. Interested? For more information contact: or visit or apply today! Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Human Resources, Manufacturing, and Management Industries: Human Resources Services and Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr