Who we are
At Flavorite, we’re proud to be Australia’s largest glasshouse producer of fresh, premium produce. We grow, market, distribute, and supply high-quality produce both nationally and internationally, driven by a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and excellence in plant cultivation. The driving force behind our story is our people. With over 1,200 team members across our sites, we’re passionate about supporting personal growth and career development. Our goal is to grow the most flavoursome produce in the most sustainable way. We foster a safe, inclusive, and connected environment where every individual feels empowered to contribute and grow alongside us. We invest in innovation, growth, and most importantly, our people!
About the role
Located at our Warragul site, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving the People agenda at Flavorite by partnering with Leaders across our Southern sites. This role is about enabling leaders to deliver the best possible operational business outcomes, ensuring the People strategy is fully aligned with business needs.
Through active leadership in talent management, recruitment, employee relations, and development initiatives, this role will enable an exceptional end-to-end employee experience. Additionally, you will partner with key stakeholders to drive strategic change management efforts, enhancing employee engagement and retention to meet the broader business objectives.
What you will be doing and delivering
Partnering with Leaders on all things people related with a strong focus on talent development, recruitment and workforce planning:
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Strategic People Partnership:
Align People initiatives with business objectives, provide expert advice, and support leaders through change management and strategic planning.
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Employee Relations & Industrial Relations:
Manage employee relations issues, ensure compliance with legislation, and coach leaders on performance management and conflict resolution.
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Talent Management & Workforce Planning:
Drive recruitment, succession planning, and career development to attract and retain top talent. Lead workforce planning initiatives to meet business needs.
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Employee Engagement & Culture:
Collaborate on initiatives to enhance engagement, retention, and culture. Support DEI programs to foster an inclusive environment.
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Health, Safety & Wellbeing:
Partner with the SHW Team and Leaders to prioritise safety, health and wellbeing initiatives and programs
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Continuous Improvement & Operations:
Lead People process improvements, align practices with industry standards, and manage People data to support decision-making.
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People Team Projects: Collaborate with the wider People Team on all people related projects as necessary
What you will bring
- Great energy & passion for all things People related!
- A Degree in HR, Business, Psychology or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in a partnering role with broad exposure.
- Strong understanding of FairWork Legislation & experience in managing Employment Relations matters
- Proven ability to coach and guide stakeholders on Modern Awards & Australian Legislation
- Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced, multi-site environment is a strong plus
- Strong Commercial acumen
- Excellent communication skills, ability to influence and negotiate at all levels
- Proficient with Microsoft office Word, Excel
Why join Flavorite?
At Flavorite, we’re committed to building an inclusive and diverse team that reflects the communities that enjoy our fresh and delicious produce. We want people to feel they belong and can bring their whole selves to work. We provide a collaborative environment for our people with a keen focus on innovation, growth and continuous improvement.
Our Perks & Benefits
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Retail Perks: Save on hundreds of everyday items, including groceries, fuel, movie tickets, homewares, electronics and more through exclusive discounts.
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Wellness Discounts: Access a variety of offers to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being, plus helpful resources on topics like budgeting, saving for your first home, and improving sleep.
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Lifestyle Benefits: Enjoy savings on health insurance, gym memberships, superannuation, and home loans, with easy access to our wellness resources and discounts.
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Fresh Produce Giveaways: Regular team giveaways of fresh produce at our farm sites
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Recognition & Rewards: We celebrate service anniversaries, special milestones, and team achievements with recognition and rewards.
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Community Involvement: Get involved in our volunteering initiatives and give back to our community.
We’re growing. That means you can too.
We’re expanding beyond 100 hectares in the next five years and we’re growing careers just as fast. Whether you’re upskilling, stepping up, or chasing new goals, we’re here to grow with you.
We’re Serious About Sustainability.
With over 30 years of growing experience, we set ourselves apart by our flavour and sustainability through our greenhouse-grown produce and our investment in cutting-edge technology.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Flavorite is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Please note:
Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the right to work in Australia. We kindly request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this vacancy.
