Human Resource Business Partner - FMCG Manufacturing

• Influence culture across multiple Melbourne manufacturing sites
• Drive engagement, capability and organisational growth
• Partner with leaders to shape workforce performance

Your new company

Join a leading Australian FMCG manufacturing business with a national footprint and a reputation built on quality, innovation and operational excellence. Employing thousands of people across multiple sites nationwide, this organisation continues to invest heavily in its people, culture and future growth. This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible People & Culture Business Partner role supporting key manufacturing operations across Melbourne. Working closely with operational leaders, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping culture, building leadership capability and driving people initiatives that directly influence business performance. If you're someone who enjoys being close to the action, partnering with leaders on the ground and making a genuine impact within a large operational workforce, this is the type of role where your contribution will be seen, valued and recognised.

Your new role

As a trusted advisor to operational and site leaders, you will support a diverse workforce across manufacturing, warehousing and distribution environments, helping leaders navigate both day to day people matters and broader business initiatives. This is a true business partnering role, offering a mix of strategic influence and hands on involvement.

• Partnering with leaders to provide coaching, advice and practical HR solutions
• Providing expert guidance across employee relations, investigations, performance management and workplace matters
• Driving employee engagement, retention and culture initiatives
• Supporting workforce planning, organisational change and capability development
• Leading recruitment and onboarding activities for operational teams
• Partnering with leaders to develop talent and succession plans
• Interpreting Enterprise Agreements, Awards and employment legislation
• Using workforce data and insights to identify trends and support business decisions
• Contributing to People & Culture projects that enhance the employee experience and strengthen organisational capability

What you'll need to succeed

You'll be an approachable, commercially minded HR professional who enjoys building relationships and influencing leaders within fast paced operational environments.

• 5+ years' experience in a HR / P&C Business Partner or HR Generalist role
• Previous experience within FMCG, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain or a similar blue collar environment
• Strong experience managing employee relations matters, investigations and performance management processes
• Sound knowledge of Enterprise Agreements, Awards and employment legislation
• Experience partnering with operational leaders and large workforce populations
• A passion for building leadership capability, employee engagement and a positive workplace culture
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• A proactive, solutions focused approach and the ability to balance competing priorities

What you'll get in return

This role offers far more than day to day HR support. It provides the opportunity to be part of a nationally recognised business where People & Culture has a genuine seat at the table and where your work will have a direct impact on operational success

• The opportunity to work for a leading national manufacturer with a strong growth agenda
• Exposure to a broad range of employee relations, workforce planning, leadership and culture initiatives
• Partnership with experienced senior leaders who value collaboration and continuous improvement
• The chance to make a genuine impact within a large and dynamic workforce
• A supportive, down to earth culture where people are encouraged to contribute ideas and drive change
• A permanent role with long term career growth opportunities

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to ***email_hidden***, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.