Jobs in HR

• 13-month maximum term parental leave cover | Excellent salary and perks!
• Offer HR advise and solutions across various people-related issue
• Manage employee relations, performance management, and workplace investigations

The Business
Patties Foods is a true Australian success story. With humble beginnings in 1966 as a family-owned cake shop in Lakes Entrance, Victoria, we have grown into one of Australia's most loved manufacturers, suppliers, and marketers of leading branded frozen savoury, frozen meals, and dessert products. In recent years, Patties Foods has also started exporting to Japan and the USA, introducing the great Australian taste to the global market.

Our company values of Courage, Trust, Integrity, and Ownership reflect our origin as a proudly local company and have helped form a strong foundation for international growth. Patties Foods' brands have become household names across the nation, but to make our great brands happen, we need great people - and that's where you come in.

The Role
Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Advisor is responsible for providing HR support and advice across the business while ensuring the seamless and accurate administration of key HR programs. Over a 13-month fixed term duration, a core focus of this role is the end-to-end management of the company’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) program, requiring meticulous attention to detail, strong stakeholder coordination, and advanced Excel expertise. Your main duties will include but not be limited to;

• Provide expert HR support and guidance to management and employees on a range of HR issues, including performance management, employee relations, and compliance.
• Manage employee records and HR documentation, ensuring compliance with Australian workplace legislation and organizational policies.
• Facilitate employee training and development initiatives to support career growth and skill enhancement.
• Advise on workplace health and safety matters, ensuring compliance with relevant Australian regulations.
• Support the implementation and communication of HR policies, programs, and initiatives across the business.
• Assist with conflict resolution, mediation, and disciplinary processes, maintaining a fair and respectful work environment.
• Conduct regular HR audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Stay updated on Australian labour laws, awards, and industrial relations practices, and advise management on any necessary changes.
• Maintaining accurate records of STI program participants.
• Other ad hoc duties as per directed.

The Person
We are looking for a passionate and proactive HR professional who thrives in a dynamic work environment and has a strong commitment to driving positive employee experiences. You’ll bring both strategic and hands-on HR expertise, with a focus on fostering a supportive and compliant workplace culture. You will also obtain the following;

• Degree qualified or equivalent proven experience.
• 3+ years of experience in an HR Advisory or HR Business Partnering role.
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing incentive programs and understanding of reward structures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

What we offer you
At Patties Food Group we are passionate about our people, brands and culture!  We are an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to providing an inclusive environment where all employees are treated fairly and with respect.  As a member of the Patties Food Group team, you will have access to;

• Generous employee benefits that compliment a positive work/life balance, including salary packaging as well as hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Take home products for you and your family to enjoy
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) services, supportive parental leave options and multiple social and engagement activities. 
• Patties people; hungry humble and focussed. Join us now

At Patties Food Group, we celebrate diversity. We deeply believe that bringing together diversity of thoughts, perspectives and expression is key to building the best product, team and company. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. No fee of any type will be paid in the event we hire a candidate whose resume is submitted by an employment agency to any of our employees without a valid written recruitment agreement. Such resumes shall be deemed the sole propriety of Patties Food Group

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