Senior HR Advisor VIC & SA

About Us:

ARYZTA is an international company headquartered in Switzerland, holding a leading global position in the bakery industry across Europe and Asia-Pacific. Catering to a wide range of customer channels including grocery, convenience, quick-service restaurants, and foodservice, ARYZTA employs approximately 7,500 people around the world. In Australia & New Zealand our thriving business operates across four cutting-edge industrial bakeries in VIC, NSW, WA and New Zealand, supported by large-scale distribution centres in key locations and fuelled by the dedication and passion of valued employees.

Driven by passionate people and a commitment to excellence, we take pride in our products, our culture, and our position as the world's leading frozen bakery company.

Why Join Us? We offer:

• A competitive remuneration package.

• Be part of a passionate team, fostering an engaged and energetic workplace.
• Ownership and scope to make an impact: a stand-alone role with influence across people and culture.
• Work for a multi-award-winning Employer of Choice driven by strong company values.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Head of HR ANZ, this diverse and impactful role will be the primary HR support for our Dandenong manufacturing operations and distribution centres across Victoria and South Australia. You'll work closely with leaders and employees to deliver practical HR solutions that support business performance, employee engagement, and organisational growth.

As a key member of the ANZ HR team, you will provide end-to-end HR support across a broad range of people initiatives, including employee and industrial relations, talent and performance management, recruitment, policy development, workforce planning, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted HR partner to site leaders, providing practical advice and coaching on people matters.
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and talent development to build capability and succession pipelines.
• Lead and support core HR processes including performance management, employee relations, and engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment law, company policies, and WHS requirements, including audits and investigations.
• Analyse and report on HR metrics, providing insights to improve retention, performance and site outcomes.
• Support delivery of HR projects and initiatives, ensuring effective implementation at site level.
• Build leadership capability and promote a positive, compliant and high-performing workplace culture.
• Champion the ARYZTA Core Values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity & Care.

About You:

To thrive in this role, you will be a confident and experienced HR professional who is able to navigate a diverse & dynamic FMCG environment. You'll have great attention to detail, a strength in problem-solving, a big picture perspective and the ability to think creatively. You'll be approachable, able to adapt your communication style to various audiences and enjoy building relationships. To be successful in this role you will bring:

• HR Qualifications with 4+ years of experience in HR within a complex, fast-paced, and diverse environment.
• Previous experience in FMCG or manufacturing industry with a global company will be a strong advantage.
• Excellent leadership traits, the ability to communicate with influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of organisation.
• Strong written and verbal communication with excellent listening and interaction skills.
• Solid business acumen and strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to apply diplomacy, lead difficult conversations with awareness to sensitive matters.
• Resilience, and the ability to follow-through and drive results.
• MS-Office skills (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Excel).
• High standards of Business Practices and Ethics.

Your Application:

If this role sounds like you and you are looking to take the next step in your career, we would like to hear from you now! Come join our HR Team! Apply online or email us at ANZ.recruitment@aryzta.com for more information.