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 08 6140 1800 – 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.
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