company overview
Perfection Fresh is an innovative and passion enterprise. For more than 45 years they've operated as a family business. With a long history in agriculture and together with the Australian farming community they have grown the freshest, most flavoursome produce around.
It’s a legacy of flavour perfection that’s been handed down through the family. From our founder Tony Simonetta right through to our 1000+ staff, who share our passion for bringing you unforgettable, fresh flavours.
position summary
...The Head of HR you will play a crucial role in partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance HR outcomes within a blue-collar environment. Focusing on talent acquisition, employee relations, leadership development, and workforce engagement. The manager will support the implementation of the HR strategic plan, ensure compliance with relevant legislation, and drive effective safety practices while fostering a positive workplace culture. This role aims to align HR initiatives with the business's operational goals, contributing to the overall success of the organisation.
This dynamic position is instrumental in reshaping the HR landscape into a more corporate framework, fostering the company's growth while maintaining a commitment to community support and long-term sustainability. Your responsibilities will extend to working collaboratively with various sites nationally providing crucial support to our dedicated frontline employees and leaders.
The position demands the cultivation of robust relationships with governing unions, adept handling of internal and external IR/ER matters, and dedicated support for the day-to-day HR functions.
- commencement: Dec 2024 / Jan 2025
- location / flexibility: South Australia - Two Wells
- lifestyle intergration: 1 day WFH (may vary based on company demands). Flexible hours (neg)
key responsibilities:
- Work as part of the HR team to deliver proactive HR initiatives across Perfection, including areas of cultural change, talent acquisition, retention and leadership development.
- Effectively deliver end to end recruitment, including profiling, advertising, pre-screening and offer.
- Assist in building and delivering learning and development programs.
- Support the development and delivery of onboarding and offboarding activities for all workers.
- Assist in the development and review of HR policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring they are in line with legal requirements and industry best practices.
- Support the preparation of HR Board and Management reports as required.
- Provide guidance and support to key stakeholders on employee relation issues; including performance management, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution and advice on employee & industrial relations matters.
- Develop and implement strategies to foster positive employee relations, and promote employee engagement to assist in ensuring a productive work environment.
- Develop relationships with key stakeholders to empower leaders in the areas of performance improvement, providing feedback and facilitating meaningful or courageous conversations.
- Assist in the development and delivery of the cultural change programs require to transform
- Perfection Fresh and set new industry benchmarks in the management of a cultural diverse and geographically spread workforce.
- Foster and promote a culture of workplace health, safety, quality and positive employee engagement.
qualifications / skills:
- Tertiary qualification in human resources, industrial relations or equivalent.
- 10 plus years’ experience as a human resources practitioner in an agriculture, manufacturing, operations or a related industry with high levels of industrial award/agreement application.
- Demonstrated experience in handling complex employee relation issues and conducting investigations.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated capacity to successfully communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders across a broad group of different cultures.
- Demonstrated written, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders.
- Well-developed time management skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Champion ethical business practices and Company policies
This role presents a challenging yet fulfilling opportunity for a motivated and results-driven HR professional. We seek an individual who is enthusiastic about collaborating with the business to implement HR initiatives that foster organisational growth and success.
company values
Guided by a set of core values—respect, discipline, passion, innovation, and ethics—we continue to evolve and innovate, ensuring our commitment to unparalleled quality endures.
what you need to do now
For more information about this opportunity, please apply directly or contact Lisa Duffield (Senior HR Talent Partner), at lduffield@hrpartners.com.au.
Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
HR Partners has been partnering with HR professionals across Australia and beyond for 26 years, our experienced team provide the specialised service you come to expect from a boutique whilst harnessing the power of the world's largest recruitment agency.
At HR Partners by Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
