Human Resources Business Partner

Written By Ashlee Russell

Baxters Foods Australia

Campbellfield, Victoria

Part Time, Ongoing

Baxters Foods is a family-owned iconic food business established in 1868, producing a diverse range of food products worldwide. In Australia, our Campbellfield site specialises in manufacturing premium food products.

We are seeking a Generalist HR Business Partner to join our team, reporting directly to the Managing Director of Baxters Foods Australia, with a touchpoint back to their HQ in Scotland.

This part-time role offers family-friendly hours and provides the opportunity to influence the HR function across all business levels. You will be instrumental in both hands-on HR generalist processes, as well as contributing to the senior leadership team to help shape our growing business.

This role is responsible for a full range of Generalist HR activities including: 

  • Managing daily transactional HR administration and processes using modern HRIS and payroll systems, ensuring HR data, policies and procedures are maintained within the system.

  • Providing coaching and support to managers, partnering with them to drive and embed standards for people & performance, fostering teamwork and accountability

  • Providing recruitment, onboarding and development systems to ensure a ready, agile and capable workforce.

  • Driving strategies to continuously strengthen workplace communication, culture & diversity, engagement, recognition, celebrations and alignment with company values.

  • Supporting performance management and IR processes including consultation, change management, EBA negotiations and compliance with access to external professional support when needed.

About you:

We’re seeking a well organised HR professional with a relational approach, who delivers on actions and has a positive visible presence on site. Additionally, our ideal candidate has:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources or equivalent, AHRI membership is favourable as is experience in a similar industry.

  • Demonstrated experience in a Generalist HR, Leadership or Business Partner role.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to confidently communicate and build relationships across a multi-cultural and multilingual workforce.  

  • Resilience and emotional intelligence to effectively manage relationships, maintain personal wellbeing, and be a professional role model for others.

  • A proactive team player with a can-do, solution focussed mindset, who can bring ideas into action.

What’s on offer:

  • Family friendly part-time working hours, on site, Monday – Friday

  • The opportunity to work with an experienced and supportive leadership team who are united in their vision and passion to grow the business and care for their people

  • The ability to lead and develop the HR function in a growing global business, with access to professional support and advice

  • Employee Assistance Support Program

  • Diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates its success

  • Attractive Salary

For more information:

For a confidential conversation regarding this role, or to obtain a copy of the position description, please contact Ashlee Russell on admin@howerussell.com.au.

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