Join us at Danone, where your work touches lives and contributes to a healthier world. As a global leader with a unique health-focused portfolio in food and beverages we are driven by a mission to bring health through food to as many as possible. Embedded in our culture is a profound sense of purpose and a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community. At Danone we believe in the power of our people, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where our core values of humanism, openness, enthusiasm, and proximity lead the way to achieve our goals. We are proud to be a B Corp certified organisation which is reshaping the future of food, one delicious, nutritious product at a time.

ABOUT THE JOB 

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a dynamic leader to join our team as the Head of HR. In this pivotal role, you will partner with the leadership team of our Dairy division and other key functions to drive growth and create a progressive workplace. Reporting to the HR Director for Oceania, you will focus on organization design, talent and culture actions, and leadership development. You will collaborate with global and local HR leads to deliver programs that amplify Danone’s purpose-driven, people-powered culture.

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):  

• Design and deliver people and performance plans, lead organization design, and provide industry insights to support Danone’s business strategy and growth targets 

• Lead and deliver impactful employee experiences, performance and talent cycle plans, succession planning, and support international mobility to ensure high engagement and purpose-driven outcomes.

• Design and lead culture initiatives and internal communication campaigns

• Lead and support leadership development initiatives and global functional capability programs within your business areas. 

• Serve as the point of contact for employment relations advice for the wider team 

• Collaborate with the HR team to enhance operational efficiencies.

• Support Danone’s BCorp certification and other key projects, partnering with communications, regulatory, and legal teams

• Provide coaching and mentoring to the HR team in Australia while leading and empowering a direct report

ABOUT YOU 

You possess a natural flair for connecting with people and can foster enduring relationships at all levels of engagement. With a proven track record in HR management, you excel in coaching and guiding teams to success. You are a strategic and analytical thinker adept at navigating uncertainty and solving complex problems by leveraging data.

Ideally you will have:

• Prior experience in a similar role at a senior leadership level.
• Proven track record in a comparable environment, ideally within FMCG.
• Expertise in talent management, leadership and capability development.
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset with a good understanding of P&L and business financials.
• Demonstrated ability to shape inclusive, diverse, and high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of current employment laws, regulations, and procedures governing compensation and benefits.
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to work with cross functional teams at various levels.
• Experience using Success Factors and / or other HRIS platforms
• Willingness to travel to Melbourne once a month

At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our Vision - Danone, One Planet. One Health.  We operate across four business lines: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition. Our headquarter is in France, we have offices in 55 countries across the globe and our products are sold in over 120 markets. We have been around for more than a century and are the proud owner of some of the best-known brands worldwide including favorites like YoPro, Activia, Aptamil and Karicare

Danone ANZ focuses on dairy and specialized nutrition products for infants and adults and is proud to be awarded the Great Place to Work accreditation winner for ANZ in 2023 – a globally recognised program where we feature as one of Australia’s top places to work.

Visit our website WE ARE DANONE to know more about us.

WE OFFER

We truly value our Danoners and strive to make their experience exceptional by creating a positive and fulfilling environment for everyone. Our unique benefits are designed to enhance the lives and provide genuine value.

• A high-performing, collaborative team culture
• Flexible Hybrid working
• Thank Danone it’s Friday! 3pm finishes every Friday.
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Personalised learning opportunities to set you up for success

• Competitive Total Reward package including

• • Health, Life and salary continuance insurance
  • 26 weeks gender-neutral paid parental leave
  • Employee Share Subscription Plan after 12 months of service
  • Performance related incentives and annual reviews

HOW TO APPLY

If this opportunity resonates with you and you’re eager to shape and define this role, then go ahead and seize the moment. Click on the APPLY button and share your resume with us.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

We proudly affirm that we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and our ambition is to foster an INCLUSIVE&DIVERSE workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness to contribute to business results. Our commitment to DEI ensures that all qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and disability at our company.