Group Manager - HR Operations

About Thomas Foods International

Family owned since 1988, Thomas Foods International (TFI) is one of Australia's largest food businesses. With teams across Australia, the US, Canada, China, Japan and Europe, the Thomas Foods brands, and business partnerships grow, supply, and distribute premium meat and seafood all over the world. TFI is an organisation that truly embodies its values-driven philosophy and positive working culture. Now is the perfect time to join this innovative, growing global business.

_Our mission is to feed families globally, through premium quality products, exceptional service and sustainable practices_The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference and lead the continued development of our HR function. Reporting to the Group GM HR, the Group HR Manager – Operations is pivotal in ensuring HR operating excellence across multiple nationwide locations. You will lead local HR Managers to implement solutions across the employee lifecycle. You will focus on day-to-day HR operations and act as a change agent, fostering an environment of continuous improvement. By leveraging data insights and aligning HR initiatives with strategic business objectives, the Group HR Manager - Operations will drive transformative change in workforce capability, operational efficiency, and organisational compliance.

Core Functional AccountabilitiesPeople and Team Leadership

• Provide leadership, support and guidance to the HR team to ensure desired outcomes are achieved and HR capability is improved
• Provide practical day to day coaching, guidance and development to operational leadership teams across the business
• Collaborate with WHS leadership to support compliance with the WHS Act, Regulations and Codes of Practice, the RTW Act and the Code of Conduct, promoting a Safety First environment
• Work with the Communications team, create high quality, fit for purpose, internal communications that promote and reinforce business initiatives and goals

Strategy, Systems and Processes

• Work with the Executive Group GM HR to develop effective HR strategies that align with business objectives
• Develop and deliver HR metrics, including turnover, employee satisfaction, payroll costs, and compliance audits to monitor company performance and satisfy statutory requirements
• Lead and drive the execution of national HR processes and systems, ensuring consistency across all locations
• Utilise data analytics to provide insights and recommendations to leadership teams on operational efficiencies and employee trends
• Work with the GM Operations and Group Manager ER, ensure employee relations at site are productive and effective

What We Are Looking For

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Commerce or Psychology
• Significant senior HR leadership experience with demonstratable success in a change environment
• Proven ability to lead and influence HR Teams across multiple sites, fostering an environment of accountability and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience using HR Analytics to inform decision-making, improve workforce trends, and optimise operational efficiency
• Strong knowledge of HR compliance, with the capacity to navigate complex regulatory environments while managing multiple priorities
• Self managed, yet regular Intra-state and interstate travel is required, as is a valid Australian driver’s licence

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply for the position with a one page cover letter and CV. If you have questions, please contact Craig Hartley on 0428271164.

The successful person will need to complete a pre-employment Medical Examination - including Q fever vaccination, fitness, drug and alcohol testing.

We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time. You must have relevant work rights to be able to work in Australia.