General Manager HR - FMCG

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Detail information about job General Manager HR - FMCG. Terms and conditions vacancy

We are currently recruiting for a General Manager (GM) of HR within a FMCG manufacturer. You will maintain responsibility for their Adelaide Operations, but have close relationships through the National and International Divisions of the Group.

The business has multiple sites country wide and overseas, so regular travel is necessary within this role.

Main responsibilities

• Provide an advisory service to colleagues ensuring that they are fully aware of their contractual terms and conditions of the business
• Provide practical advice and direction for line managers so that they implement People practices in compliance with the business policy and statutory employment legislation as well as providing a positive, consistent employee experience
• Advise and provide support to managers to ensure the correct procedures are followed in carrying out grievance / disciplinary / performance improvement investigations, hearings and attendance
• Coordinate the delivery of the company induction programme in partnership with line managers for all new colleagues in line with divisional and business standards
• Act on relevant HR KPI information in a timely manner itemising trends and generating it in a format that is readily available for managers to review e.g. sickness absence data
• Quality check, govern and validate that training and competence standards are being met through regular audit
• Administrate absence management through HR systems to minimise absence rates and promote positive employee relation
• A focus on Safety and OHS

Ideal candidate

• CIPD qualified or working towards HR qualification 
• At least 5 years previous experience working in a Senior HRM role
• Working knowledge of employment legislation
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment
• A strong exposure to management of OHS & Safety
• FMCG experience is preferred but not essential