As a team of scientists, farmers, and entrepreneurs, we are on a mission to revolutionise 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  Vice President of People, as the People and Talent Acquisition Partner, you’ll support the design and implementation of repeatable, scalable systems, policies and programs that support a global team. You will also be responsible for Talent Acquisition. You will be responsible for and play a pivotal role in supporting the hearts and minds of all employees. 

This role will ensure compliance with Australian employment law, support employee engagement, and manage various HR processes to maintain a high-performance work culture. This position is to enable the hiring of roles across all Loam locations. This position also involves both administrative and strategic responsibilities, including benefits and compensation implementation and support, as well as tax management, developing policies and a code of conduct that are compliant with Australian regulations, and implementing programs that can scale globally.  The ideal candidate will be instrumental in improving the employee experience and optimising the efficiency of our HR department.

Location: Remote/Hybrid - Australia/with 3 days of travel every two weeks to Orange, NSW, Australia. 

Status: Full-Time 

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Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements People strategies to support organisational 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 global engagement and retention.
• 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 and updates 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 in response to business needs.

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 organisational 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 compelling.
• Balances strategic thinking (understanding broader impacts and philosophies) with tactical execution (managing day-to-day responsibilities)

Benefits

• Personal Learning Budget: Support for professional development and continuous growth.
• Flexible Work Environment: Options for remote work to support work-life balance.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to global efforts in environmental sustainability and agriculture.

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.