Good food. Great people. Your next chance.

At Local Kitchen Co, we know a great meal starts with great people.

Across our kitchen, retail stores and growing online business, our team makes everyday life easier for our customers. Now we’re looking for a part-time HR Business Partner to help make working life better for our people, too.

If you enjoy building relationships, untangling people challenges and turning good ideas into practical action, we’d love to meet you.

What’s on your plate?

Reporting to the CEO, you’ll be our go-to person for practical HR advice and support. You’ll work closely with managers across kitchen operations, retail, logistics and support functions, helping them build confident, capable teams.

There’s a strong foundation of people policies and tools ready to embed, alongside plenty of opportunity to bring your experience and ideas.

You’ll

· Help managers navigate everyday people matters, from recognising great performance to having the conversations that can’t wait.

· Support recruitment, contracts, induction and onboarding, giving new starters a warm welcome and a clear start.

· Coach leaders to set expectations, give useful feedback and support their teams.

· Bring our HR policies and processes to life so they become part of how we work.

· Provide guidance on employment conditions, Modern Awards, classifications and pay, drawing on specialist advice when needed.

· Support WHS and injury management activities with managers, keeping actions moving and people informed.

· Keep employee records accurate and help us get the most from Tanda.

· Contribute to workforce planning, learning and development,



and a workplace where people feel respected and supported.

What you’ll bring to the table

You’re approachable, grounded and comfortable switching between a sensitive conversation, a manager coaching session and the detail of an employment contract.

You know that good HR starts with understanding the business and the people doing the work.

You’ll bring

· Broad HR generalist experience and confidence working independently.

· Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation and Modern Awards.

· Experience supporting managers with employee relations and performance matters.

· A practical understanding of WHS and injury management.

· Good judgement, discretion and the confidence to offer clear advice.

· Strong organisation skills and a knack for keeping things simple and getting things done.

· Relevant HR qualifications or equivalent experience.

Experience in food manufacturing, retail, hospitality or another busy operational environment would be a bonus. Familiarity with Tanda would be handy, too.

Why join LKCo?

· Make a visible difference: See your advice and ideas improve everyday working life.

· Work close to the action: Partner directly with our CEO and leaders across the business.

· Help shape what comes next: Build on the work already underway as LKCo grows.

· Put your experience to work, part time: We’ll agree on a working pattern that supports the role and the business.

This is a hands-on role, with regular time at our operational sites to get to know our people and understand their work.

Ready to join the team?

Send us your CV and a short introduction outlining your experience, what interests you about LKCo and your preferred working days and hour

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