Job Description

As a People Advisor - Operations, you will act as the primary HR contact and trusted advisor in our distribution center, partnering closely with site leadership and employees to drive people-centric initiatives, ensure compliance, and create a positive work environment by fostering a safe, inclusive, and performance-driven workplace culture.

This role is based in Eastern Creek and reporting to the Head of HR Operations

You will…

Serve as the first point of contact for all HR matters at the site
Coach and advise (senior) managers on all HR related matters along the employee life cycle
Lead local implementation of HR processes such as annual reviews, training and succession planning
Develop and implement core HR policies and procedures tailored to site needs, in alignment with company standards
Drive business-aligned people strategies by immersing yourself in business unit operations and translating stakeholder KPIs into measurable HR interventions.
Support recruitment activities in collaboration with central Talent Acquisition
Build leadership capability by coaching managers through complex people challenges, performance, conflict, and team dynamics, to build their own leadership muscle.
Drive employee engagement through analysing results at site and business unit level, and partnering with managers to develop targeted action plans that drive measurable improvement.
Deliver people analytics to business leadership by analysing absenteeism, turnover, retention, exit interview, and engagement data.
Act as a custodian of culture and values, embedding them into business processes and acting as an early-warning system for morale or cultural issues.
Manage employee relations matters by providing timely, consistent, and legally sound advice on performance management, misconduct, and grievances.
Lead and support change management, partnering with business leaders to plan and execute organisational changes with clear communication and support.

You have…

You have at least 3-5 years of professional experience in operational HR work, ideally in a fast-paced company with a modern people culture - preferably in logistics, warehousing or manufacturing environment
A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related discipline.
Strong coaching capability with experience in developing manager capability across performance, conflict, and leadership challenges.
Hands-on approach with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proven experience using people data and analytics to diagnose workforce trends and drive business decisions.
Strong business acumen, demonstrating an ability to align HR activity to business unit goals and KPIs.
Proficiency in MS Office or G-Drive apps and experience with HRIS tools (e.g., SAP, Workday)

You are…

A natural coach who empowers managers and builds capability across the business.
You are highly team-oriented and apply your strong advisory skills, as well as your ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts effectively
You are a creative and empathetic individual with a keen interest in continuous improvement
Data-driven and comfortable presenting people metrics to senior leadership.
Legally astute, providing consistent and compliant advice on employee relations matters.

What you’ll get in return…

The chance to have a significant impact in a leading global food technology company
Egoless environment, constant learning with room for personal growth
Free access to Headspace
Internal learning & development
A diverse and vibrant international environment, with offices in 18 countries
Company discount - 70% off HelloFresh & 40% off Youfoodz

Start Date: Immediately available - Can wait a notice period

Duration: Permanent full time role. You must have the right to work full-time in Australia

Location: Eastern Creek, Sydney Distribution Center

Salary: Competitive salary & employee benefits