HR Manager

WARNING : THIS ROLE CONTAINS

• Croissants at sunrise.
• Chefs with loud... oops I think I mean "strong" opinions.
• And a leadership team who actually want HR to be in the room - not just cleaning up messes.

Still reading? You might be our kind of human.

This isn’t HR for the faint-hearted or freshly minted. It’s for someone who knows how to win the trust of the 2am baker, handle the chaos of cafés, and tell a staff member their “vibe hire” is a walking Fair Work violation - all before lunch.

The business?

A proudly WA-born bakery + hospitality group that believes in food that nourishes and people who give a damn. No foam towers or silver cloches - just quality ingredients, long hours, good music, and even better humans.

You’ll Be the Person Who :

• Keeps the people piece humming : From advising, to investigations (hopefully not many), to training, you’ve got it covered.
• Coaches, not lectures : You support leaders to lead - even when they’d rather bake focaccia than have a tough chat.
• Understands award interpretation isn’t an art, it’s a labyrinth : And you know how to navigate it.
• Spots a culture wobble a mile off : And isn’t afraid to do something about it.
• Is across safety and incidents like ants on jam : And can it manage with great communication.
• Loves food. Like, really loves food : Not a must… but you’ll be surrounded by it and at times might be mucking in and helping out in the factory.

What’s NOT In This Role :

• Suits
• Buzzwords
• Layers of approvals
• KPI dashboards that track smiles per hour
• Boring
• Pretend inclusivity posters in the staffroom

Instead, You’ll Get :

• A 3-day-a-week role that actually respects your time
• A business that cares about people without making a song and dance about it
• A team that values initiative, honesty, and the occasional dry joke
• A spot at the table - even if that table has flour on it
• A leadership group who’ll back you, challenge you, and trust you

You’ll Need :

• 5+ years in HR, preferably around hospitality, retail, venues or creative chaos
• Strong understanding of award interpretation (Hospitality, Fast Food, Manufacturing)
• Experience working with founders or fast-paced business owners
• Calm energy, a good brain, and the guts to speak up
• Bonus points if you’ve ever mediated between two chefs at 6am over who burnt the danishes

How to Apply (and Prove You're Not Boring) :

Hit apply and upload your resume plus a short cover letter ( required ) addressed to Lauren van de Ven answering :

What’s one thing a business can do to make a new employee feel like they actually belong?”

Real answers only. Personality encouraged. A Cover Letter is a must - it's my little test for attention to detail!

Want to know more before hitting send?

Call Lauren on – no awkward small talk required. I love HR, love the client (both their products and their purpose) so I'm more than happy to take your call.

People-first HR leadership. 3 days a week. A solid foundation already built - now it's your turn to shape the experience.

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