We are seeking an experienced P&C Advisor to join our People & Culture team across the Penrite Group. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this role will play a key role in supporting leaders and employees across the business.
As a key member of our P&C team, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, be able to build strong relationships across stakeholders and provide practical, compliant and solutions-focused advice to managers and employees.
This is a full-time in-office position based at our Head Office in Dandenong South, Victoria and requires full working rights in Australia.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the recruitment portfolio end to end (posting job ads, screening, organising interviews, reference checks and drafting employment contracts)
- With assistance from more senior members in the team, support and run end-to-end employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary processes, and performance management.
- Assistance with drafting, reviewing, updating and implementation of policies across the organisation.
- Management of Penrite's HRIS (UKG Ready) and Training Platform (Go1).
- Timely administrative support with a high level of attention to detail.
- Ensure all departmental forms, templates, and processes are current and easy to access.
- Manage engagement initiatives and coordinate with other key stakeholders to deliver.
- Provide payroll support and willingness to learn back up payroll.
About you
- You will have strong end to end recruitment experience, with the ability to take ownership this discipline within the Company.
- You will have a minimum 4 years' experience in a HR/P&C role, working across the employee lifecycle.
- You will demonstrate a solid P&C background within a manufacturing environment or similar.
- You will have worked in a workplace where pay rates, overtime, allowances, and leave entitlements were governed by an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA).
- You will have worked in a workplace where pay rates, overtime, allowances, and leave entitlements were governed by an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA).
- You will be technologically savvy, ability to pick up systems and understand how to create, develop and design workflows/tasks.
- You are degree qualified in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline (preferred) or can demonstrate solid proven experience in role.
- Have a strong understanding of Australian employment legislation and awards.
- Have an understanding of NZ employment legislation (preferred but not essential).
- Have a high level of attention to detail and a solutions-focused mindset.
- You thrive in an environment where priorities shift rapidly.
- You possess the ability to anticipate needs, identify risks early, and contribute to continuous improvement.
- You possess the ability to take ownership of tasks, prioristise and follow through effectively and efficiently to deliver outcomes with minimal supervision.
- You possess the ability to maintain confidentiality and remain steady, professional, and objective in challenging or emotionally charged situations.
- You have exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence and support stakeholders.
- You are flexible, adaptable, resilient and hard working.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive and attractive salary based on experience + bonus + super.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- A dynamic and exciting environment.
- Attractive staff discounts on Penrite products and merchandise.
- Tickets to motorsport events.
- Wellness program rebates.
- Birthday leave.
