Manager, HR (Animal Nutrition & Health)

Job title – Manager, HR (Animal Nutrition & Health)

Location – Wagga Wagga, Australia

 

The Manager, HR plays a critical role as Business Partnering in aligning the HR strategy with the business objectives of the organization. This position serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and provides strategic HR guidance and support to ensure the effective implementation of HR programs and initiatives.

 

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic HR Planning: Collaborate with senior leadership and business stakeholders to develop and implement HR strategies that support business goals and drive organizational performance.
• Employee Relations and Performance Management: Serve as a trusted advisor and provide guidance to managers and employees on employee relations matters, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Talent Development and Succession Planning: Identify key talent and high-potential employees, working closely with managers to develop and implement robust development plans.
• Compensation and Benefits: Partner with the compensation and benefits team to design and implement competitive and equitable compensation and benefits programs.
• HR Policy and Compliance: Interpret and communicate corporate HR policies, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations. Conduct regular audits to assess HR compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Provides coaching and feedback on how to improve individual and organizational performance to meet strategic and tactical goals and objectives.

 

We Offer:

• Unique career paths across animal, nutrition and health – explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do.
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next.
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership.
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well. 

 

You Bring:

• Minimum 5-8 years in a HR generalist role with at least 3 years of experience in talent acquisition and business partnering.
• A bachelor degree in Business, HR or relevant disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of local labor laws, regulations, and employment practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

 

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. 

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

 

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

 

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. 

 

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

 

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

 

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

 

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

 

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

 

Agency statement 

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.