HR Services Manager

Job no:

Work type:

Max Term - Full Time

Location:

Essendon Fields - VIC - Australia

Applications close:

26 Sep :55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

• Shape and lead a high-performing People Services team across Australia and New Zealand
• Play a critical role in HR compliance, immigration risk, and process improvement
• Partner with senior leaders on strategic HR initiatives and transformation projects
• 12 Month Contract

About Linfox

Here at Linfox we believe together, anything is possible. Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia's biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.

The Role

We are seeking a Manager, People Services to lead and develop our People Services team. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for delivering efficient HR services, ensuring compliance, and supporting the broader HR team to provide seamless employee lifecycle support.

You will oversee critical compliance functions to de-risk exposure to immigration matters, maintain the HR process framework, and work collaboratively with HR and business leaders to drive continuous improvement, automation, and best practice.

This role also provides HR business partnering support to non-logistics entities such as the Linfox Private Group, Property Group, Exclusive Piano Group, and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of People Services professionals to deliver high-quality HR operations and support
• Oversee HR compliance, policy and process frameworks, and maintain accurate employee records
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and integration across People Services, Payroll, and Talent Acquisition
• Partner with the wider HR function on critical projects including remuneration programs, policy rollouts, and compliance reporting (e.g. WGEA)
• Provide partnering support to non-logistics Linfox businesses

About You

You are a people-focused leader with deep HR operations expertise and a track record of delivering process improvements in a complex environment. You bring strong knowledge of HR principles, compliance, and systems, along with proven ability to lead teams and partner with senior stakeholders.

What You Will Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in HR, Business or related discipline
• Demonstrated leadership and people management experience
• Strong HR operations background with experience in a centralised HR services model
• Working knowledge of SAP, HRIS systems, and payroll principles
• Strong compliance and process management capability
• A data-driven, improvement-focused mindset with the ability to deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment

What's In It For You

• Opportunity to influence and shape People Services at scale
• Work alongside senior HR leaders in a trusted and impactful role
• Be part of a values-driven organisation with a clear vision for growth and people development

At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives; with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply..

We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Further information

You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.