As a team of scientists, farmers, and entrepreneurs, we are on a mission to revolutionize agriculture and address climate change. Through our cutting-edge microbial technology, we are enhancing soil health, boosting crop yields, and sequestering carbon to create a sustainable future for farming. We are committed to empowering farmers and promoting regenerative practices that benefit both the environment and their bottom line.
As a fast-growing agricultural startup, Loam offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation and passion thrive. We embrace diversity and believe that our collective expertise and shared commitment can make a significant impact on the global agricultural landscape.
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Vice President of People, the People Enablement Manager will design and implement scalable training, development, and talent acquisition programs to support a global team. This role plays a pivotal part in fostering employee engagement and assisting the Australian leadership team with employee relations management.
The role ensures alignment with Fair Work Australia while implementing practices that promote employee engagement, health, safety, and a high-performance work culture. Combining strategic and administrative responsibilities, the role focuses on:
- Talent acquisition
- Training and development
- Employee relations management
Responsibilities
- Develops and implements People strategies to support organizational growth by fostering high performance, inclusivity, continuous improvement, and innovation.
- Advises on business decisions aligned with legislative changes and compliance requirements.
- Guides employee survey action plans to drive engagement and retention globally.
- Manages full-cycle recruitment across Australia, ensuring a seamless candidate and hiring manager experience.
- Ensures consistent application and integration of people policies, programs, and practices.
- Reports on the effectiveness of enablement initiatives using qualitative and quantitative data.
- Supports performance reviews, goal setting, and compensation processes.
- Provides compliant employee relations advice, promoting a high-performance culture.
- Leads HR training and development to drive upskilling, mobility, and retention.
- Assists in developing policies, systems, and metrics to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
- Ensures compliance with employment laws, updating policies as needed.
- Manages onboarding, new-hire orientation, and exit processes, ensuring exceptional experiences and HRIS accuracy.
- Supports AUS payroll processing, including updates, reimbursements, and compliance audits.
- Note: Duties may evolve based on business needs.
Requirements
- 5+ years as a Human Resources Business Partner (Required)
- 3+ years leading cross-functional training and development programs
- 1+ years supporting or administering payroll in multi-region environments (Required)
- Experience with Employment Hero and/or Rippling preferred
- Certification in MBTI, DISC, and/or Brain-Based Coaching (Preferred)
Skills and Competencies
- Anticipates business needs by identifying patterns and building solutions for both people leaders and individual contributors.
- Communicates complex information effectively to diverse audiences and cultures at all organizational levels.
- Applies sound judgment based on data-driven insights and proactively seeks clarification when needed.
- Demonstrates a high sense of achievement and attention to detail to ensure systems, policies, and processes are clear and effective.
- Balances strategic thinking (understanding broader impacts and philosophies) with tactical execution (managing day-to-day responsibilities)
Why You Should Join Us
At Loam, we’re tackling some of the most pressing challenges of our time with a passionate team dedicated to making a real difference. If you’re eager to apply your skills to a mission that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Loam Bio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic.
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