HR / ER Business Partner

Barossa Valley |Business Partner to Australian Operations |Coach managers & employees through the full employee lifecycle performance processes

• SME- IR, workplace enterprise agreements, legislative entitlements & policies

• Play an active part in the merger of two leading global wine businesses

• Be instrumental in partnering with the business & embedding new ways of working 

Product Allowance, Flexi Work Options

Be part of the transition

Pernod Ricard Winemakers is going through a period of change where our global wine business is currently in the process of merging with another global wine business anticipated for completion approximately May 2025. 

This is a unique opportunity to be part of the change, as a key HR team member from the infancy of this new business.  A chance to be on the ground helping to transition our Barossa operational workforce and help them settle in.  Get your hands dirty with change and culture programs, assist managers and their teams to adapt to new ways of working, help determine the best strategic way forward for our Enterprise Agreements including taking the lead on the process and facilitation of negotiations, supported by the Senior HR Manager and operational leads.  

Reporting into the Senior HR Manager – Pacific Operations, the role supports our Barossa and broader South Australian operations footprint including, winery, vineyards, manufacturing, warehousing, cellar doors and back-office support functions.  The role has a focus on driving best in practice employee relations and people performance culture.

Based in the Barossa Valley where the majority of our operational footprint and employees are located. 

You are an HR professional with a passion for employee/industrial relations as the role supports leaders who are managing employees covered by a Collective Agreement.  We also guide the business through key HR lifecycle events such as performance development reviews, merit campaigns and talent assessment. 

This is a great opportunity to join a global company, not only with a portfolio of iconic brands, but with a leadership team who drive the agenda on career development, empowering you to reach your full potential.  

• Be the technical specialist. Represent and support the business on all employment legislation, company policies and Workplace Agreements.

• Facilitate the process of renegotiating our Enterprise Agreements as they come up for expiry

• Coordinate the employee lifestyle tasks for high performance culture, educating the business on the performance development processes.

• Partner with the business to assess and plan change management activities involving our people.

• Manage full end to end employee workplace grievances and investigations.

• Coach, mentor, train the business in being a high-performance employee culture.

Your perfect blend of Talent

As well as having an impressive blend of entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust, and ethical commitment, you will also bring:

• Relevant territory qualifications with previous experience in a similar role

• Working knowledge of employee relations with experience collaborating with external experts 

• A confident negotiator with strong stakeholder management skills

• Passion for coaching and building relationships with our people.

• Advanced attention to detail with a process driven attitude

Become a creator of conviviality

If you want to work with people who acknowledge you and the value you bring, then press apply now and submit a formal application!

Only those with full, unrestricted working rights in Australia will be considered for this position.

Pernod Ricard “MyBlend of Benefits”

Fun Stuff

Product allowance| Tastings | Product Education | Flexi Work | Summer Hours

Serious Stuff

EAP | Great Parental Leave Policy | Skin Checks | Flu Shots | Medical & Life Insurance

Feel Good Stuff

S&R Initiatives | Career Development | Volunteer Leave

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date:

2025-02-18

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