HR Business Partner

This is NewCold

NewCold is service provider in cold chain logistics with a focus on the development and operation of large, highly automated cold stores. NewCold strives to be crucial in the cold chain of leading food companies, by offering advanced logistic services worldwide. We use latest technology that empowers our people, to handle food responsibly and guarantee food safety in a sustainable way. We challenge the industry, believe in long-term partnerships, and deliver solid investment opportunities that enable next generation logistic solutions.

NewCold is one of the fastest growing companies in cold chain logistics. We are expanding our teams to support this growth. More information on NewCold can be found on www.newcold.com and our social media.

About the vacancy

As part of the HR team, reporting to the Regional HR Manager ANZ, you will provide practical, hands-on HR support across the full employee lifecycle, partnering with managers and employees to deliver a positive employee experience and support operational business outcomes.

Recruitment, Selection & Onboarding

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and selection, offer negotiation and preparation of employment contracts.
• Coach and support managers to conduct effective and consistent recruitment and selection processes.
• Support initiatives that strengthen the employer brand and improve employee attraction and retention.
• Coordinate and continuously improve employment, induction and onboarding processes.

Employee Relations & Industrial Relations

• Provide practical, frontline Industrial Relations (IR) and Employee Relations (ER) advice to managers and employees.
• Support and manage workplace matters including performance management, disciplinary processes, grievances, workplace investigations and employee concerns.
• Interpret and apply Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements, employment contracts, workplace policies and relevant employment legislation, including the Fair Work Act.
• Assist with the management of industrial relations matters and provide guidance to managers on appropriate, consistent and compliant outcomes.
• Support consultation and organisational change processes, including workforce planning and changes impacting employees.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records relating to ER/IR cases and outcomes.

Employee Lifecycle & HR Operations

• Provide generalist HR support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, development, succession planning and offboarding.
• Partner with managers on workforce planning, organisational change, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Develop, review and maintain HR policies, procedures, templates and employment documentation.
• Ensure HR practices align with NewCold's strategy, vision and values.
• Champion HR projects, process improvements and HR system implementations.

Learning, Performance & Development

• Support managers with performance planning, goal setting, development plans and performance reviews.
• Identify opportunities for learning and development initiatives that strengthen individual capability and business performance.
• Help foster a culture of continuous learning and ensure training programs support operational requirements.

Remuneration, Benefits & Payroll Support

• Support remuneration reviews, promotions, reward and recognition programs.
• Monitor relevant remuneration and employment market trends.
• Provide backup support for payroll processes, including validation and checking of site payroll and time and attendance information.
• Maintain accurate employee data and support payroll and HR compliance requirements.

HR Systems, Reporting & Administration

Manage and maintain the HRIS and become a key system superuser.

Maintain employee records, HR databases and the Time & Attendance system, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.

Prepare and support monthly HR reporting and workforce information.

Coordinate HR documentation, records and information management.

Proactively identify and resolve HR process or employee-related issues.

Provide professional, timely and accurate support to internal and external stakeholders.

Previous experience in a HR generalist or HR Advisor role, ideally within an operational environment.

Sound Industrial Relations and Employee Relations experience, including performance management, disciplinary matters and grievances.

Working knowledge of the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements.

Experience across recruitment, onboarding and the employee lifecycle.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence advising and supporting managers.

A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach, with experience using HRIS and Time & Attendance systems.

Are you up for the job?

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please make sure that you leave your CV in English.

Why would you want to work for NewCold?

With the prospect of many new construction projects all over the world in the very near future, NewCold offers the opportunity to join a young but powerful company in the field of logistic services. We have the ambition and the potential to rapidly become the market leader in the field of modern and automated cold storage with additional supply chain services such as transport and distribution. Although our proposition comprises an attractive benefits and compensation package, the (international) scope and impact of the position may appeal to you even more.