People & Culture Manager – Operations  

A leading food manufacturing organisation in the South Gippsland region is seeking a dynamic and hands-on People & Culture Manager – Operations to partner with frontline leaders and managers to drive a high-performance culture, employee engagement, and operational excellence.  

Benefits:  

• Salary commensurate to experience 

• Full time, permanent position 

• Opportunity to play a pivotal role in the business’ success 

• Based in South Gippsland Region 

• More enjoyable commute to work – drive against the peak hour traffic  

• Work for a well-established business 

• Partnering with operational leaders to develop and implement people strategies that improve team performance and engagement. 

• Providing coaching and support to managers on employee performance, development, and relations issues. 

• Managing core HR activities including absenteeism, transfers, exit interviews, and performance management processes. 

• Delivering timely and accurate reporting and analytics to support business decisions. 

• Supporting talent identification and development planning in collaboration with operational leaders. 

• Contributing to change initiatives, including restructuring and capability-building programs. 

• Advising managers on HR policies, procedures, and relevant employment legislation. 

• Facilitating workforce planning activities and recruitment approvals in partnership with Talent Acquisition. 

• Participating in broader HR projects and contributes to continuous improvement efforts. 

• Degree in human resources, business, or a related field (preferred). 

• At least 2 years of experience in a HR Business Partner or equivalent role. 

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility across all levels of the organisation. 

• Sound understanding of industrial relations legislation and its application in the workplace. 

• Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and judgment. 

• Skills in engaging frontline leaders and employees. 

• Strong Excel and reporting skills, with experience in fast-paced or customer-focused environments considered advantageous.