HR Administrator

About the company

Patties Food Group is a values-driven Australian business with a long heritage and a portfolio of well-known brands such as Four N Twenty, Patties, Herbert Adams, Lean Cuisine, Weight Watchers and On the Menu. Guided by Courage, Trust, Integrity and Ownership, the company has grown from a local brand into an international organisation. It is a leading name in frozen savoury foods and frozen meals, operating seven manufacturing sites across Australia and New Zealand with a workforce of around 1,600 people.

About the role

The company is looking for an energetic and organised HR Administrator to join its collaborative HR team in Mentone. Reporting to the HR Manager, this position supports day-to-day HR operations and plays an important part in keeping people processes running smoothly across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Manage employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, internal moves and offboarding for head office staff, and assist manufacturing sites with these processes when needed.
• Support the company’s reward and recognition programme.
• Act as the HR team’s main contact for purchase order creation and related queries.
• Draft internal communications, employment contracts and variation letters.
• Help with recruitment activities when required.
• Improve and maintain HR systems and documents through continuous enhancement.
• Support and coordinate HR projects and initiatives that align with company culture and business growth.
• Oversee the Mentone take-home product programme.
• Carry out other ad hoc administrative duties as required.

About you

This opportunity suits someone who is positive, adaptable and comfortable working in a busy environment. You should be highly organised, able to prioritise effectively and confident working to deadlines.

Requirements

• Certificate III or higher in Business Administration is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in an administrative position, ideally in an HR team or HR-related environment.
• Strong organisational ability and experience setting up and maintaining efficient administrative processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A mindset focused on improvement and efficiency.
• A professional manner with the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• Access to employee benefits that support work-life balance, including salary packaging and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
• Complimentary take-home products for you and your family.
• Free onsite gym access at Mentone.
• Access to an onsite childcare centre.
• Employee Assistance Program, supportive parental leave policies, and social and engagement activities.

Additional information

The employer is an equal opportunity organisation and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. The workplace is committed to fairness, respect and inclusion. Unsolicited resumes from employment agencies will not be accepted, and no fee will be paid for any candidate submitted without a valid written recruitment agreement.

Workplace details

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Mentone, Victoria, Australia.