People Partner (HR)

TL;DR

People Partner (HR): Managing HR operations and employee relations for the Manufacturing & Supply Chain team with an accent on performance management, workplace health and safety, and process automation. Focus on bridging the gap between on-site operations and the wider People team to ensure operational rigour and a positive employee experience.

Location: Onsite in Dandenong South, Victoria, Australia; must be able to travel between sites and HQ.

Company

A fast-growing, carbon-negative pet wellness company specializing in vet-formulated, fresh pet food delivered via a subscription model.

What you will do

• Act as the primary People Partner on the ground for the Operations (Manufacturing & Supply Chain) team.
• Manage time, attendance, and rostering in coordination with Team Leads.
• Coach leaders on performance management and conduct detailed reviews of levels and rates.
• Drive the full employee lifecycle for the operations team with support from the People Associate.
• Collaborate with the SHEQ team to enhance workplace health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Manage relationships with third-party labor hire partners and handle employee relations (ER) matters.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a People Partner or HRBP with a focus on People Ops.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or another award-heavy industry.
• Strong proficiency in Excel for reporting and data management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for various stakeholder levels.
• Valid driver's license is required for travel between sites.
• Must be based in Australia to support on-site operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Experience working in a hyper-growth startup with a physical product.
• Annual L&D budget for continuous personal and professional development.
• Commitment to sustainability as a carbon-negative and plastic-negative company.
• Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave top-up.
• Mental and physical wellbeing assistance and tools.
• Pet-friendly benefits including office access, discounts, and financial allowance for dog care.