HR Advisor

About Us

Vinarchy - Redefining Wine. 

Managing the entire wine supply chain - from grape to glass - Vinarchy produces wine in Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile and the United States, with employees in almost every continent around the world.  

Vinarchy’s diversified portfolio includes our global pillars Jacob’s Creek, Hardys, and Campo Viejo, alongside growth drivers - Grant Burge Wines, Stoneleigh, Jam Shed, Brancott Estate, Mud House, St Hugo, St Hallett and Petaluma - that are accelerating the category globally. 

Innovative, ambitious and imaginative, Vinarchy challenges the conventions of the industry to lead, shape and grow the future of the wine category.

About The Role

Based on‑site at Berri Estates, one of the largest winery operations in the Southern Hemisphere, this is a hands‑on HR Advisor role supporting leaders and employees across Winery, Packaging and Warehouse operations in a unionised, operational environment.

Reporting to the (Snr) HR Business Partner, you’ll provide practical HR advice and support across a broad range of people matters, with a strong focus on employee relations, day‑to‑day HR operations and leader coaching.

This role is well suited to an experienced HR Advisor looking to deepen their ER/IR capability and build their career in a complex, fast‑paced site environment.

Key Responsibilities

Employee & Industrial Relations

• Provide advice and support on ER matters including performance, conduct, grievances and investigations

• Support leaders with EA interpretation, consultation processes and union engagement

• Assist with case management, documentation and preparation for formal processes

Operational HR & Leader Support

• Coach and support frontline leaders on people processes and everyday HR matters

• Embed consistent, fair and values‑led people practices across the site

• Identify emerging people risks and escalate where required

Change & Workforce Support

• Support organisational change and consultation activities

• Assist with workforce planning, seasonal and vintage resourcing

Talent, Reward & Governance

• Partner with Talent Acquisition on recruitment and workforce pipelines

• Support performance cycles, remuneration reviews and policy implementation

• Partner with Health, Safety & Sustainability to strengthen site safety culture

About Your Experience

• Experience in a generalist HR or HR Advisor role, ideally in an operational or unionised environment
• Exposure to employee relations matters and confidence providing day‑to‑day HR advice
• A practical, solutions‑focused approach and sound judgement
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with frontline leaders
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, beverage, agribusiness or similar environments (preferred)
• Tertiary qualification in HR or a rleated discipline (preferred)

Physical & Other requirements:

• Current driver’s licence  
• Travel between operational sites and vineyards may occasionally be required with irregular travel interstate
• Incumbent will be expected to work flexible hours including working outside normal hours on occasions with some global HR team conference calls in the evening.
• Incumbent must be prepared to undertake additional training to complement the requirements of the position

Why Join Us?

• Clear career pathways across Advisor, Business Partner and broader HR roles
• Exposure to ER/IR, operational HR and enterprise agreement processes
• Supportive HR leaders committed to your development
• The opportunity to make a real impact at a major production site
• Values‑led culture focused on safety, performance and people

Plus access to great benefits including:

• Staff wine allowance and access to unique wine specials
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fast Friday finishes – start your weekend early!
• Loyalty Leave – earn up to 1 week additional annual leave after 5 years
• Vinarchy Anniversary Day off
• Flexible working (where operationally feasible)
• Go Beyond Day – make a difference in your local community
• Access to an extensive online learning library
• Employee Assistance Program & Annual Flu Vaccination
• Exclusive employee discounts with national retailers

Our Values

• Grow Together
• Integrity In Every Drop
• Own Your Impact
• Simplify To Amplify

Ready to redefine your future? APPLY TODAY!

At Vinarchy, we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and may be required to undertake relevant, role‑appropriate pre‑employment screening.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at any stage, please let us know.