HR Business Partner - Operations at Hellofresh

Job Description As a HR Business Partner, you will act as the primary HR contact and trusted advisor in our distribution center, partnering closely with site leadership and employees to drive people-centric initiatives, ensure compliance, and create a positive work environment by fostering a safe, inclusive, and performance-driven workplace culture. This role is based in Eastern Creek and reporting to the Head of HR Operations You will… • Serve as the first point of contact for all HR matters at the site • Coach and advise (senior) managers on all HR related matters along the employee life cycle • Lead local implementation of HR processes such as annual reviews, training and succession planning • Develop and implement core HR policies and procedures tailored to site needs, in alignment with company standards • Drive business-aligned people strategies by immersing yourself in business unit operations and translating stakeholder KPIs into measurable HR interventions. • Support recruitment activities in collaboration with central Talent Acquisition • Build leadership capability by coaching managers through complex people challenges, performance, conflict, and team dynamics, to build their own leadership muscle. • Drive employee engagement through analysing results at site and business unit level, and partnering with managers to develop targeted action plans that drive measurable improvement. • Deliver people analytics to business leadership by analysing absenteeism, turnover, retention, exit interview, and engagement data. • Act as a custodian of culture and values, embedding them into business processes and acting as an early-warning system for morale or cultural issues. • Manage employee relations matters by providing timely, consistent, and legally sound advice on performance management, misconduct, and grievances. • Lead and support change management, partnering with business leaders to plan and execute organisational changes with clear communication and support. You have… • You have at least 3-5 years of professional experience in operational HR work, ideally in a fast-paced company with a modern people culture - preferably in logistics, warehousing or manufacturing environment • A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related discipline. • Strong coaching capability with experience in developing manager capability across performance, conflict, and leadership challenges. • Hands-on approach with strong interpersonal and communication skills • Proven experience using people data and analytics to diagnose workforce trends and drive business decisions. • Strong business acumen, demonstrating an ability to align HR activity to business unit goals and KPIs. • Proficiency in MS Office or G-Drive apps and experience with HRIS tools (e.g., SAP, Workday) You are… • A natural coach who empowers managers and builds capability across the business. • You are highly team-oriented and apply your strong advisory skills, as well as your ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts effectively • You are a creative and empathetic individual with a keen interest in continuous improvement • Data-driven and comfortable presenting people metrics to senior leadership. • Legally astute, providing consistent and compliant advice on employee relations matters. What you’ll get in return… • The chance to have a significant impact in a leading global food technology company • Egoless environment, constant learning with room for personal growth • Free access to Headspace • Internal learning & development • A diverse and vibrant international environment, with offices in 18 countries • Company discount - 70% off HelloFresh & 40% off Youfoodz Start Date: Immediately available - Can wait a notice period Duration: Permanent full time role. You must have the right to work full-time in Australia Location: Eastern Creek, Sydney Distribution Center Salary: Competitive salary & employee benefits