HR Partners is excited to be representing P&J Harris & Sons, a vibrant, family-owned agribusiness that's shaping the future of Australian agriculture. With a rich three-generation legacy across northern NSW and southern Queensland, they're blending strong traditions with cutting-edge digital practices as they embark on an exciting period of transformation. Their core values of loyalty, integrity, and community impact drive everything they do.
Here is an incredible, hands-on opportunity for a dynamic and experienced HR professional to become a HR Manager for the organisation and to be a strategic partner to their Executive team and family owners. Based in Sydney, NSW, you'll travel to Moree every 2-3 weeks to empower a safe, compliant, and engaging work environment for their diverse team of up to 300. You'll be the sole HR Manager, making a real impact on their people and their future.
What You'll Do:
... - Strategise & Execute: Develop and implement a forward-thinking HR plan that propels our business goals.
- Champion Employee Relations: Expertly manage all employee relations, from investigations to grievances and terminations.
- Guide & Support: Provide proactive industrial relations advice and operational HR support to our managers.
- Lead Negotiations: Spearhead Enterprise Agreement negotiations and ensure seamless Fair Work compliance.
- Drive Digital Transformation: Leverage your HRIS implementation experience to optimise Employment Hero for maximum automations
- Cultivate Talent: Partner on recruitment, onboarding, and talent management for our dedicated blue-collar and seasonal workforce.
- Develop & Grow: Coordinate impactful training programs to elevate WHS and leadership skills.
- Influence with Data: Utilise HR metrics and data to provide key insights and shape critical business decisions.
Who You Are:
- Experienced Leader: A minimum of 5+ years in a similar HR Manager role within a large, multi-site organisation, ideally in agribusiness or a regional/rural setting.
- Australian HR Expert: Extensive knowledge of Australian HR processes and industrial frameworks, with proven experience in collective bargaining.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficient in HRIS platforms like Employment Hero, with a passion for process digitisation.
- Resilient & Engaging: Possess a high level of discretion, integrity, and resilience. You're a self-starter with exceptional communication skills, adept at building productive relationships at all levels.
Travel: Regular travel to P&J Harris & Sons sites across northern NSW especially Moree and Queensland is an integral part of this role, and a company vehicle will be provided.
If you're ready for your next life-changing career move, apply now or send your expression of interest and CV to Cassy Baines via email: cbaines@hrpartners.com.au. We can't wait to hear from you!
At Randstad HR Partners, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
