Senior HR Advisor

About Us:

ARYZTA is an international food company headquartered in Switzerland, holding a leading global position in the bakery industry across Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. 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 and New Zealand, supported by large-scale distribution centres in key locations and fuelled by the dedication and passion of valued employees.

The Liverpool NSW Bakery is our largest site in APAC, employing over 300 team members and comprising four manufacturing areas, including a fresh bun bakery, frozen bakery products, cakes and desserts.

Why Join Us? We offer:

• A competitive remuneration package.
• Flexibility in working arrangements.
• Ownership and scope for professional development.

• Be part of a passionate team, fostering an engaged and energetic workplace.
• Work for a multi-award-winning Employer of Choice that offers a supportive working culture and an inclusive team environment.

About the Role:

Following an internal promotion, we have an exciting oppotunity for an energetic and hands-on Senior HR Advisor to join our team based in Liverpool, NSW. 

Reporting directly to the Head of HR ANZ, you will support the Liverpool site with HR advice across employee relations, performance management, recruitment, administration, and HR compliance. You will work closely with managers and teams to align HR strategies with business objectives, drive high performance and foster a positive working environment.

This is a perfect broad HR generalist position ideal for someone with strong foundational experience, looking to deepen their expertise in ER/IR while gaining exposure to strategic HR initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactive support and hands-on advice and guidance to people managers and employees within the allocated stakeholders group.
• Central point of contact for HR/ER advice; respond to queries regarding all human resources matters including compensation, professional development, employment, grievances, disciplinary, termination matters as well as HR policies and procedures.
• Participate in HR/management level meetings and strategy sessions that guide the development of people, programs and technology.
• Support the HR programs including KPI Setting, Performance Management, Compensation Planning, Talent Management, Employee Engagement and Succession Planning.
• Work closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager ANZ to support the organisation with the best tools and techniques to source talented candidates and recruit them into the organisation.
• Ensure policies and procedures fit the organisation culture, best practices and local legislation requirements.

About You:

To thrive in this role, you will be a confident 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 ideally in HR within a complex, fast-paced, and diverse environment.
• Previous experience in FMCG or manufacturing industry with a global company will be highly regarded but not essential.
• Excellent leadership traits, the ability to communicate with influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the 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.
• An analytical mindset and the ability to prioritise tasks and manage several projects and tasks simultaneously.
• MS-Office skills (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Excel).
• Previous experience with an HRIS and an ATS system will be an advantage.
• 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.