Workforce Change Specialist

About This Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to guide and deliver all HR-related activities associated with a major program phaseout. This role will design, implement, and lead people-focused transition strategies to ensure the workforce transition is achieved smoothly, effectively, and in line with business objectives.

The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor who can quickly earn respect and collaborate with leaders, employees, and stakeholders across the organization. With strong project management expertise and a people-first mindset, you will deliver measurable outcomes throughout all phases of this critical workforce transition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and execution of workforce change initiatives to achieve program phase-out targets.
• Provide strategic advice, coaching, and support to business leaders on transition and workforce matters.
• Partner with leaders to plan and manage resources, ensuring workforce needs align with demand forecasts.
• Coordinate support initiatives across various sites where transition impacts are taking place, which will require travel to those sites.
• Monitor, report, and evaluate transition progress to ensure objectives, timeframes, and budgets are met.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, national legislation, and industry standards.
• Actively model and promote values and a strong safety culture.

Additional Accountabilities:

• Analyse HR metrics to measure the effectiveness of transition strategies and recommend improvements.
• Prepare regular HR reports and updates for leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support functional managers in meeting customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Essential Experience & Knowledge:

• Minimum 8 years' experience in a HR generalist or equivalent role.
• Proven experience leading teams through complex change programs, including workforce ramp-ups and ramp-downs.
• Strong knowledge of HR legislation, ER/IR frameworks, compensation & benefits, and HR systems.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement HR policies and supporting tools.
• Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities.
• People leadership experience with a track record of achieving strategic goals.
• Ability to quickly build trust with senior stakeholders internally and externally.

Desirable:

• Cross-industry HR experience.
• Change Management and/or Project/Program Management certification.
• Postgraduate qualification in HR, Business, or a related discipline.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, Law, or a related field (required).

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong consulting, influencing, and advisory capability.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to balance people and business outcomes.
• Confident, clear, and persuasive communication style.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Why Us:

We offer a holistic, competitive framework that recognises performance and rewards outcomes. Benefits support health and wellbeing, work-life balance, and financial rewards.

• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid options, 9-day fortnights, and flexible days.
• Shopping discounts across retailers.
• Generous parental leave entitlements.
• Travel discounts for flights, rental cars, and accommodation.
• Novated leasing options with two providers.
• Free onsite parking.
• Professional development through classroom and online learning.

Supporting Diversity:

We recognise and value diversity. We are committed to a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly, and respected. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and we are an equal opportunity employer.

We offer a wide range of benefits that support our employees' physical and mental wellbeing, as well as their career development.

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