Sydney or Brisbane
Permanent full time
MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES
As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.
If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!
YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE
The HR Advisor provides development-focused partnership to the business leaders across Mérieux NutriSciences AQ’s QLD, NSW, and WA laboratory, technical, and operational sites.
This role ensures workforce compliance and administrative accuracy with a particular focus on driving people and capability development, implementing key HR initiatives and enhancing employee engagement and performance.
The HR Advisor acts as a change agent, supporting workforce planning, talent management, and employee relations in a highly regulated and unionised environment, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance standards across all sites.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Support hiring managers and oversee the recruitment activities for operational and technical roles in NSW, QLD, WA.
- Support internal mobility by promoting internal opportunities and ensuring equity and fairness in the recruitment process
Employee Relations (ER)
- Provide initial advice to staff and line managers on HR policies, industrial instruments and Enterprise Agreement interpretations.
- Conduct workplace investigations and resolve grievances.
- Monitor staff turnover and provide preliminary data analysis to the HRBP.
- Assist in the preparation of materials for Enterprise Agreement negotiations and union meetings.
Workforce Administration & Compliance
- Manage the end-to-end employee life cycle administration, including new hires, transfers, and end of employment.
- Review employment agreements and contract variations.
- Ensure all practices comply with the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards (NES), Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
Remuneration and Benefits
- Act as the primary contact for payroll-related queries and provide timely inputs to Payroll Services.
- Provide advice on remuneration and benefits, including leave entitlements and superannuation
Ensure remuneration and benefits practices are compliant with legislative requirements and company policies.
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YOUR PROFILE
Degree in HR, IR, Law, or a related field. with 5 to 7 years of HR experience, preferably within a multi-site or industrial environment.
Foundational knowledge of Australian labour law and Modern Awards.
Strong proficiency in HRIS management and data reporting.
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with staff at all levels.
Analytical approach to problem solving.
Ability to effectively work within a team and independently when required including collaborating with staff and
stakeholders at all levels of the business.
Experience in a regulated technical or laboratory industry, working within a unionised workforce is a plus
WHY JOIN US?
- Because you would contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term and visionary shareholders.
- Because you would have an impact on our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise.
- Because you would be part of a community of an enthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co-building together and serving a purpose bigger than them.
- Because you would be welcome as you are, in a diverse and open-minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences.
- Because you would grow in an international group of more than 8200 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.
Ready for the journey?
