Manager - Human Resources

About Us

Bega Cheese Group is home to many trusted and wholesome food brands that are enjoyed in Australia and all around the world. Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX listed company with a turnover in excess of $3 billion and over 4000 employees, is made possible by our values and outward-looking perspective.

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!

The Opportunity & Team

We have an exciting opening for a Manager - Human Resources to join our leadership team at our Tatura site. Tatura Milk Industries is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bega Cheese Limited, employing over 400 people and manufacturing a wide range of dairy products including cream cheese, butter, and milk powders.

The Manager - Human Resources will lead three direct reports, and guide and advise the site management team. Reporting to the Group Manager – HR Operations, the role will be responsible for;

• Working to deliver the people and culture objectives for the site and centralised HR function
• Leading site employee and industrial relations matters including EBA negotiations
• Coordinating recruitment, training and development and retention activities to ensure a suitably skilled workforce
• Ensuring the compliance and consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and processes
• Initiating and engaging with the roll out of group HR strategic initiatives and programs

If you are authentic, agile, and comfortable working at times with ambiguity, you will thrive in this fast-paced and high energy role. The successful incumbent will be passionate about people and fostering a positive workplace culture. The individual will be able to demonstrate experience in all facets of HR including employee relations, employee engagement, change management, communication, talent management, performance management and succession planning.

To be Successful in this Role                

We look for potential, not only performance. To be successful you will be open about your strengths and weaknesses and prepared to challenge yourself. We value diversity of thinking, experiences and perspectives and listening. Bega people support each other to achieve together.

Additionally, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management or a related discipline
• A demonstrated ability to lead a HR Team in a complex environment
• HR management experience within manufacturing or FMCG (desirable)
• Proven influencing and high level communication skills including the ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to develop productive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders

What you can Expect

• To be part of a supportive and talented team
• Career development and job opportunities
• An excellent culture that holds true to company values
• An employer that gives back to the communities and charities we work closely with
• And amazing employee benefits such as Salary Continuance, Health Insurance subsidy, Flexible Work, Purchased Leave and access to the Employee Assistance Program to name a few.

Applications

We want to learn about you. Send us a cover letter and resume describing your strengths and how you might apply them in this role.

Applications Close: Friday, 16 April 2021

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

Recruiters, we appreciate your interest, but we've got this one covered, thanks!