Join Reid Stockfeeds as a Senior People and Culture Advisor (Acting P&C Manager – Maternity Cover)
Location: Head Office, Victoria (with travel to regional sites as required)
Contract: Temporary Contract – Maternity Leave Cover (12-month coverage)
Start Date: 18 August 2025
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
About Us
Reid Stockfeeds is a proud family-owned business, acting as a vital cog in the food chain for livestock farmers around Victoria, South Australia, and New South Wales. Reid is a trusted brand with a strong reputation for quality product and service. Our goal is to help animals thrive.
The Opportunity
Are you a people-focused professional ready to step into a managerial role and help shape a positive, inclusive culture?
We are seeking a Senior People and Culture Advisor to step up as Acting People and Culture Manager for a temporary maternity contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the People and Culture function and contribute to meaningful, humble family-owned business and embed values-driven initiatives across the organisation.
During this period, you will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and play a key managerial role, ensuring a consistent, supportive, and strategic approach to all people-related matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the People and Culture function during the maternity leave, acting as the primary point of contact for people-related matters.
- Provide guidance to managers on people policies, performance, and employee relations.
- Oversee the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, and development.
- Contribute to organisational initiatives including staff wellbeing, inclusion, engagement, and policy development.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and alignment with best practice.
- Champion initiatives that promote a positive workplace culture and high employee engagement.
- Oversee the performance appraisal process, ensuring fair and constructive feedback.
- Implement performance improvement plans and recognition programs to motivate and engage employees.
- Manage HR compliance and minimise risks.
- Work closely with CEO and CFO regarding remuneration strategies against the changing demands of the business and teams.
- Ensure a culture aligned with Company values through developing a strong employee experience program.
- Develop talent management and succession plans.
- Organise company events, e.g., Christmas party, off-site strategy meetings.
- Build out and/or review all policies and procedures in Employment Hero.
- Utilise HR data and analytics to inform decision-making and measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives.
- Address and resolve employee concerns and conflicts.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant labour laws and regulations.
- Lead by example promoting all Reid Policies and Procedures and relevant HSE & Quality legislation.
- Liaise with EAP providers and implement relevant wellbeing programs.
- Understand our customers’ needs and expectations, and awareness of how they are changing and the impact on employees and their roles.
- Oversee the administration of compensation and benefits programs.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field/equivalent experience.
- Experience in a senior advisory or managerial people function (e.g., People and Culture, HR).
- Strong knowledge and application of the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards and OH&S legislation and inclusive people practices.
- Confident in managing employee relations and acting with autonomy.
- Able to work closely with the leadership and management teams and represent the People and Culture function.
- Proactive, approachable, and values-led.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team, with strong project management and organisational skills.
- Proficiency in HR software and tools, with experience in data analytics and reporting.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing HR challenges.
- Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office and cloud-based platforms and HR Systems (Employment Hero is a plus!).
- Desirable:
- Previous experience in a family / community-based business.
- Experience working with remote/regional teams.
Why Join Us?
- Step into a manager role and influence a people-first culture.
- Temporarily report to the CFO and gain cross-functional insight.
- Join a supportive and family-owned business.
Application Process
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.
Reid Stockfeeds is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Note: This is a temporary 12-month contract position to cover maternity leave.
