Job Description
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Join Danone, a global leader in health-focused food and specialised nutrition
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Lead the people and culture agenda for one of our key manufacturing sites
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Partner with senior leaders to drive employee engagement, capability building and organisational performance
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ABOUT THE ROLE
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Danone is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Human Resources Manager - Operations to join our team at our Kiewa manufacturing site in Victoria. Reporting to the Head of HR, Danone Saputo Dairy Australia (DSDA), with a dotted line to the Plant Manager, you will play a pivotal role as a member of the Plant Leadership Team, driving people strategies that support business performance and organisational growth.
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This is a highly visible business partnering role where you will lead the site's people agenda, provide trusted HR advice to leaders, and help create a positive, high-performing workplace culture. You will also lead a Site Administrator and work closely with stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Strategic HR Business Partnering
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Serve as a key member of the Kiewa Plant Leadership Team, contributing to the site's strategic direction and business objectives
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Partner with leaders to build organisational capability, strengthen culture and drive employee engagement
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Support organisational design, workforce planning and change initiatives
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Employee & Industrial Relations
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Provide expert employee and industrial relations advice to managers and leaders
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Partner with leaders on performance management, disciplinary matters and employment separations
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Lead or support union engagement, enterprise bargaining activities and employee relations matters
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Ensure compliance with relevant Australian employment legislation and workplace policies
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Support and lead talent review, succession planning and capability-building initiatives
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Identify and deploy learning solutions aligned to business needs and workforce development priorities
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Coach leaders on performance, career development, talent management and people leadership practices
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Facilitate annual salary review and bonus processes
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Provide market insights and advice on remuneration decisions, including new hires and internal appointments
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Support reward and recognition initiatives that drive engagement and retention
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HR Operations & Continuous Improvement
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Ensure HR policies, processes and employee records are maintained accurately and effectively
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Drive continuous improvement of HR practices, systems and ways of working
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Provide insights through people reporting and workforce analytics to support business decision-making
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Leadership
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Lead, coach and develop the Site Administrator
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Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture
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Champion Danone values, behaviours and people-first leadership practices
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ABOUT YOU
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You are a confident and pragmatic HR leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational setting. You combine strong employment relations expertise with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver practical people solutions.
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Ideally, you will have:
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Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline
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Significant experience in a generalist HR Business Partner or HR Manager role
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Previous HR experience within a manufacturing, FMCG, industrial or operational environment
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Strong employee relations and industrial relations expertise
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Experience working with unions and supporting enterprise bargaining activities
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Proven capability in talent management, organisational development and leadership coaching
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Strong understanding of Australian employment legislation and HR best practice
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Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills
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Ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach
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WE OFFER
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At Danone, purpose and performance go hand in hand. We are committed to creating an environment where our people feel empowered, supported and inspired to do meaningful work while growing their careers.
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What you can expect
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A strategic leadership role with genuine business impact
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Flexible ways of working that support work-life balance, including our Friday 3 PM finish
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A collaborative and purpose-driven culture where people come first
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Ongoing learning, development and career growth opportunities
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Exposure to regional and global stakeholders across the Danone network
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Health, life and salary continuance insurance benefits
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26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave
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Annual salary reviews and performance-based incentives
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A comprehensive employee perks program designed to support your wellbeing and financial security
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ABOUT US
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At Danone, our mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. Guided by our purpose of One Planet. One Health, we're proud to be a Certified B Corporation and a Excellent Place to Work, creating positive impact for people, communities and the planet while fostering a culture where our people can thrive.
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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