People and Culture / WHS Advisor

Established in 1915, Haigh’s Chocolates is the oldest family-owned chocolate maker in Australia. Run by fourth generation Haigh’s family, we employ over 950 people across 21 retail stores currently located in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, as well as online, plus two factories and head office. Using only the finest and freshest ingredients, Haigh’s prides itself on being a chocolate ‘bean to bar’ specialist, committed to the art of premium chocolate making. Haigh’s roast their own cocoa beans, ethically sourced from plantations around the world, to create a unique blend of premium milk and dark chocolate.  Through meticulous artisan skills that include handmade chocolate creation and finishing, combined with advanced manufacturing equipment and techniques, Haigh’s creates exquisite chocolates that look and taste delicious.

We’re excited to offer a newly created full-time, permanent opportunity for a P&C / WHS Advisor to join the People & Culture team. Reporting to the People & Culture Business Partner, this role is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate HR and safety professional to make a real impact. You'll work closely with leaders across the business to deliver high-impact support in both HR and Work Health & Safety, helping to strengthen our culture, reduce risk and champion employee wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide generalist HR support across performance, conduct, grievances and probation.
• Partner with leaders on flexible work, workforce planning and engagement.
• Support WHS Manager with injury management and return-to-work processes.
• Assist with employment contracts and changes to terms and conditions.
• Contribute to HR and WHS projects, policies and continuous improvement.
• Promote safety culture and support wellness initiatives.
• Coach leaders on HR and WHS matters to build capability and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, safety standards and policies.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience in a generalist HR role with exposure to WHS responsibilities.
• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation and workplace safety principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Tertiary qualifications in HR, WHS, or a related field (essential).
  
  

We have a strong values-based culture and offer a generous salary, short term incentive scheme, flexible working options, wellbeing initiatives, invest in professional development along with many other benefits.

Haigh's believes that by valuing differences in backgrounds, cultures, abilities and experiences, that our work environment will be free from bias and prejudice. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for those with disability to provide a positive barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.