About the RoleReporting to senior leadership, you will be the key advisor on all people-related matters, ensuring the business is equipped with the capability, culture, and systems to deliver operational excellence.You will play a critical role in:Driving a high-performance and accountable cultureLeading complex employee and industrial relations mattersStrengthening leadership capability across the siteEnsuring compliance with enterprise agreements and legislationSupporting ongoing business transformation and workforce planning Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with leaders to provide expert HR and IR advice, including managing complex and escalated employee mattersLead enterprise agreement interpretation and negotiation cyclesDrive performance management frameworks and uplift leadership capabilityOversee recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning activitiesEnsure compliance with employment legislation, policies, and enterprise agreementsLead and support workplace investigations, grievances, and dispute resolutionOversee training and development programs aligned to operational needsSupport and strengthen health, safety, and return-to-work programsContribute to continuous improvement initiatives across people, culture, and systemsYou are a confident and pragmatic HR leader who is equally comfortable on the floor as you are influencing senior leaders.You bring:Proven experience in a generalist HR leadership role within manufacturing, logistics, or a similar environmentStrong industrial relations and employment law expertiseExperience working with enterprise agreements and unionsDemonstrated ability to manage complex employee matters and investigationsA proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to drive change and influence outcomesStrong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the business What We OfferA key leadership role with real influence on business outcomesA supportive and collaborative leadership teamOpportunity to drive meaningful cultural and operational improvementsCompetitive salary package

About Merriwa Industries   Merriwa Industries is a social enterprise that uses commercial success to create lasting social impact.   With approximately 250 employees, 60% of whom are employees with disability, we deliver high-quality products and services across packaging, community services, retail, production nursery and landscaping grounds maintenance.   The Role   Merriwa Industries is seeking an organised, people-focused and detail-oriented People & Culture Coordinator, based at either Wangaratta or Wodonga, with travel required between both locations. Pool vehicles are available to support travel between sites as required.   You'll play a key role in coordinating recruitment, pre-employment screening, onboarding, probation, learning and development administration and general People & Culture processes, while ensuring the employee records and systems remain accurate and up to date.   This is a practical, operational role for someone who enjoys being organised, working with people and making sure the details are taken care of.

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Permanent | Kiewa, Victoria | Leadership Opportunity Join Danone, a global leader in health-focused food and specialised nutrition Lead the people and culture agenda for one of our key manufacturing sites Partner with senior leaders to drive employee engagement, capability building and organisational performance ABOUT THE ROLE Danone is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Human Resources Manager - Operations to join our team at our Kiewa manufacturing site in Victoria.

The Opportunity Are you an executive leader who can strengthen organisational capability, manage enterprise workforce and safety risks, and help shape the future of a growing Australian manufacturing business?