HR Manager

About Us

JBS Australia, part of the global JBS business, is the largest and most respected meat and food processor in Australia with a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added products. Our Northern division operates five beef processing plants across Queensland and Northern NSW, producing more than 400,000 tonnes of beef products every year.

Located 12km south of Townsville, a major gateway to Queensland’s world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, the JBS Townsville Plant is JBS Australia’s most northern operation. Cattle are sourced from a wide supply area, including the Northern Territory, north and north-western Queensland and packed into the AMH brand, the most trusted name in beef. The plant employs approximately 430 team members with a processing capacity of 900 head of cattle per day, operating 4 days per week.

Why work for JBS Australia?

At JBS Australia, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting their growth – both at work and beyond. Our team members enjoy:

• Competitive remuneration & annual performance-based bonus
• Heavily discounted JBS products to help feed your family for less
• Exclusive retail discounts with leading national partners
• Discounted health insurance to support your wellbeing
• Ongoing leadership and career development opportunities to help you grow and progress

About the Role

As an integral member of the leadership team, we are currently recruiting an experienced and pragmatic HR Manager to lead our Townsville Plant HR team. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the successful candidate will be committed to providing a professional service to both our internal and external stakeholders whilst leading a team of six (6) dedicated HR team members.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing the HR function/team across HR Operations, Recruitment, Return to Work & First Aid, Training and Payroll to ensure efficient and effective HR practices are implemented and aligned to, and support business objectives
• Maintaining adequate staffing/manning levels for the business
• Ensuring compliance with all employment legislation, policies and procedures
• Reviewing and implementing activities to reduce turnover and improve retention
• Developing effective relationships with all relevant internal, external stakeholders and employees
• Ensuring HR data integrity through accurate updating and maintenance of all HR records
• Reviewing and managing trends in attendance and absenteeism
• Developing and implementing employee and community engagement initiatives

About You

• Previous experience in a similar HR leadership role
• Previous experience within a manufacturing/processing environment highly regarded
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or related discipline  
• Demonstrated experience in the application of the Fair Work Act and Modern Awards
• Experience managing recruitment and selection
• Strong administration and processing skills
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent investigation and report writing skills
• Excellent time management skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines
• Highly organised self-starter and committed to seeing projects through to the end
• Management System experience (Success Factors) highly regarded

Interested? APPLY NOW!

If you have any queries regarding this opportunity, please email Melinda Weir (Talent & Community Engagement Specialist) – melinda.weir@jbssa.com.au