HR Generalist

About Our Client

Having mills across the country means that the Riverina teams live and breathe in the local communities in which they operate.

Job Description

As HR Generalist at Riverina, you'll manage day-to-day HR functions with a strong emphasis on Learning and Development (L&D) and Recruitment. You'll support all branches by ensuring compliance, fostering workplace safety, and delivering effective training initiatives tailored to various roles, including blue-collar positions.

• Key point of contact for employees, addressing HR and payroll queries;
• Manage the People inboxes, prioritizing and escalating HR queries;
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, pre-employment checks, and employee onboarding;
• Develop tailored training programs to enhance skills, compliance, and workplace safety;
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives through employee feedback and performance metrics;
• Handle Employee Relations matters, including investigations and performance improvement plans;
• Collaborate with the HSE Manager to manage Workers' Compensation claims;
• Coordinate employee lifecycle processes, such as new starters, staff changes, probationary reviews, exit interviews, and terminations;
• Collaborate on internal communications, including the monthly staff e-newsletter;
• Support the HR Manager on various projects.

The Successful Applicant

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or related discipline;
• Track record in a generalist position with exposure to recruitment, employee relations;
• Previous track record with L&D initiatives and passion for this space will be highly regarded;
• Knowledge of legislative and statutory requirements and awards applicable to the industry;
• Previous experience in a blue-collar environment is a must, and multi-site experience is advantageous;
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively;
• Strong attention to detail in coordinating HR processes and ensuring compliance;
• Experience in ELMO or similar HR information systems (HRIS).

• Iconic industry leader
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Exciting project work