HR Advisor

The opportunity

We are currently seeking a HR Advisor to join our Human Resource Team on a Maternity Leave contract.

Reporting to the HR Business Partner, the HR Advisor will provide professional services to employees at Swickers Kingaroy Processing Facility.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Provide generalist Human Resources support, advice and coaching to Managers/Supervisors and employees at Kingaroy.
• Execute day to day Human Resource activities such as recruitment, counselling and grievances, organisational development, onboarding and other related policies and procedures.
• Provide a consultancy service to all Kingaroy employees on human resource management issues, including the interpretation of relevant Acts, Regulations, Awards, industrial agreements, legislation, policy and procedures relevant to HR.
• Advise on renumeration and terms and conditions of employment including workplace planning and benchmarking of key positions.
• To support the HRBP in the development and execution of key Human Resources initiatives that focus on building site capability, improving engagement levels and people management.
• To support and execute in engagement initiatives as required such as toolbox, pork talks and BBQ’s etc.
• To maintain accurate human resources information systems by ensuring employment records are up-to-date, accurate and in accordance with company policy.
• Support managers and employees through performance review and development process.
• Help Identify and implement engagement initiatives, including coordination of yearly engagement survey and related action plans
• Continuous improvement in safety performance through working with employees and frontline managers to drive a continuous improvement safety culture.

Who we are

Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory is an export meat processing facility, based in the South Burnett Region and is ideally located just 2 - 3 hours’ drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast. Swickers has been in operation in Kingaroy for over 50 years and today employs approximately 850 employees.

As part of the Sunpork Group, Swickers is a state-of-the-art processing facility specialising solely in the production of fresh pork and distributing it widely across Australia and internationally. Swickers processes 95% of all Queensland’s pork production, including the production of various pork value-add products for consumers worldwide. Swickers is the largest Australian owned pork processor and continues to be a market leader in pork production.

What we offer

By joining us, you will join a team – passionate about producing the best quality Aussie pork for Aussie plates.  

At Swickers we provide:

• Full time, competitive salaried role.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• Employee Wellbeing Benefits including discounts to 400+ retailers. 

SunPork Group is Australia’s leading farmer-owned and operated pork producer, committed to delivering the highest quality fresh Australian pork to market. With over 1,500 employees across 52 locations in Australia and New Zealand, we take pride in being a trusted name in the industry.

We’re passionate about what we do through our commitment to growth, to our people and to the responsible and ethical care of our animals—ensuring their wellbeing and health and comfort is at the heart of everything we do.

In joining us, you will become part of an ever-growing business – passionate about producing the best quality Aussie pork for Aussie plates – from farm to plate.

What we’re looking for

Swickers has established an efficient, highly skilled yet diversified team. As a key member you will have:

• Diploma or Tertiary Qualifications in Human Resources of associated field or 3 years’ experience in a similar role;
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills;
• Great communication skills both written and verbal and willing to lead by example;
• Have a proactive, action oriented and logical approach;
• Be a team player with a ‘can do’ attitude. 
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Embraces a changing and busy environment.

SunPork is an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.