HR Manager - Spreyton & Wynyard

About Lactalis-Mainland Dairy

Mainland Dairy, the business formerly known as Fonterra’s global Consumer and associated businesses, is now part of the Lactalis Group and known as Lactalis-Mainland Dairy.

Lactalis is a French family-owned business founded in Laval in 1933. Today, it is the world’s leading dairy group, present in 50 countries employing around 85,500 people. It is home to some of the world’s best known global and international dairy brands, including Président, Galbani and Parmalat, and local brands including Pauls, OAK, and Cracker Barrel in Australia.

Lactalis-Mainland Dairy is a team of more than 4,300 employees, operating 16 manufacturing sites across Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia and the Middle East. We make well-loved brands including Perfect Italiano, Mainland, and Western Star.

Our passionate and talented team is committed to nurturing the future, unlocking new opportunities, and fostering innovation in nutrition and food.

About the Opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced and hands-on HR Manager to lead HR delivery across our Spreyton and Wynyard sites. This is a key role supporting two operational locations, partnering closely with site leadership teams to build safe, engaged and high-performing workforces.

You’ll be embedded within the sites, developing strong relationships with leaders and employees while delivering practical, commercially focused HR solutions aligned to business strategy.

In this role, you will:

• Provide end-to-end HR support across both Spreyton and Wynyard sites, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance and talent management
• Partner with site leadership teams to drive engagement, culture and capability initiatives
• Lead employee relations matters across both sites, including investigations, disciplinary processes and conflict resolution
• Support industrial relations activity, including consultation and union engagement where required
• Coach and develop leaders in people management, performance conversations and organisational effectiveness
• Deliver key HR cycles (performance reviews, talent reviews, remuneration processes) consistently and on time
• Monitor and analyse workforce metrics (turnover, absenteeism, labour costs, engagement) to inform decision-making and continuous improvement
• Maintain a strong on-site presence across both locations (minimum 4 days per week)
• Collaborate with HSE to support safety leadership and compliance

About You

You’re a pragmatic and influential HR professional who thrives in multi-site operational environments and enjoys being close to the business.

You will also bring:

• Proven generalist HR experience in manufacturing, logistics, FMCG or similar environments, with strong employee relations expertise
• Sound understanding of employment legislation and industrial relations, with the ability to manage complex ER matters end-to-end
• Demonstrated capability across recruitment, workforce planning, performance, and talent development
• Experience delivering cyclical HR processes such as performance and remuneration reviews
• Strong business partnering skills, with the ability to coach, influence and support leaders at all levels
• Analytical and solutions-focused, able to interpret workforce data and translate insights into action
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities across two sites while maintaining a strong on-the-floor presence
• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Career development and internal opportunities across a global business
• A team focused workplace in a fantastic culture where your work has real impact
• A strong commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability
• Flexible work arrangements where possible

Our Commitment

Lactalis-Mainland Dairy is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, or ability.