HR Advisor - Echuca (12-month Fixed-Term Contract)
Skills
About the role
In Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the J.R. Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.
Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.
Culture and Benefits
At Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:
Respect for Resources
Spirit of Innovation
Passion for People
We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.
Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.
The Perks
Diverse leadership development programs and professional development support
Fully supplied & laundered uniform + PPE
Bonus / incentive scheme
Employee recognition program
Discounted health insurance options
Novated car leasing agreements
Income Protection Insurance
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
On-site cafeteria & parking
About Our Role
Experienced HR Advisor opportunity (12-month fixed-term contract)
Supportive Team Culture reporting to the site-based HR Manager
Provide an initial point of contact for employee HR related queries
Based in the picturesque town of Echuca, Victoria
An opportunity exists with Simplot Global Food in the position of Human Resources (HR) Advisor at our Echuca manufacturing facility. Reporting to the HR Manager within a supportive team environment, the HR Advisor will support site-based HR activities across the functions of Production / Logistics /Maintenance & Engineering / Health, Safety & Wellbeing / Accounting /Quality / Sustainability and Continuous Improvement.
Simplot Echuca has been part of the local community since 1978 and is a key manufacturing site within our Australian operations. Employing over 170 people, the site produces a range of well-known brands including Leggo’s, Edgell, Chicken Tonight, Raguletto and Harvest. With the capability to process thousands of tonnes of tomato paste, beetroot and other shelf stable food products each year across multiple packaging formats, Echuca plays an important role in supplying products to major supermarkets and food partners across Australia and New Zealand.
What You Will Do
In this active hands-on, people focused role - the HR Advisor will provide generalist HR support for the delivery of essential employee lifecycle processes including (but not limited to):
Management of employee queries related to payroll, HR and company policy and procedures
HR administration, including maintaining HR system changes
Onboarding & Offboarding
Provide Industrial Relations advice
Be part of the Enterprise Agreement Negotiation team
Assist with site-wide change and communications
Employee performance management including workplace investigations
Undertake site-based project activity as directed by the HR Manager
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements whilst adhering to business internal operating procedures
Participate and contribute to site continuous improvement (CI) activities
About You
Possessing a passion for all things people, you will demonstrate the following attributes / competencies:
A 100% commitment to safety, health and wellbeing in the workplace
Tertiary qualification in Human Resources
3-5 years’ experience in a HR Advisor/Generalist role
Exposure to Enterprise Agreement and Award Interpretation
Working knowledge of HRMS applications (experience with SAP SuccessFactors is highly regarded)
Exposure to employee timekeeping / payroll systems is advantageous
Intermediate to advanced skills across Windows OS and MS Office
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a balanced and objective approach
Collaborative and relationship-focused, with the ability to partner effectively across stakeholders
Please click ‘Apply’ to submit your application, including a cover letter outlining your suitability and an up-to-date resume (you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal).
Applications close Friday 17th July 2026. Simplot reserves the right to commence recruiting activity prior to closing date.
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Job Requisition ID: 26442
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Location(s): GF Plant - Echuca
Country: Australia
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