About Sydney Freezers:

Sydney Freezers is a premier name in the Food Service industry, expertly supplying and distributing a wide array of products throughout Greater Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle, and Canberra. Our portfolio includes small goods, fresh meat, poultry, frozen seafood, dry and frozen goods, packaging, and chemicals. Committed to supporting Australian farmers, we build robust relationships with key suppliers and proudly produce our own brands of oils, flour, and fries. Our mission is focused on providing unparalleled service, exceptional product quality, prompt deliveries, and competitive pricing.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced HR Officer with a strong background in workforce planning to join our growing team. This role plays a critical part in aligning staffing strategies with operational needs, ensuring the company is well-resourced to meet current and future business demands. The successful candidate will work closely with department managers to assess workforce requirements, monitor staff deployment, and support strategic planning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and implement workforce planning strategies across departments

Analyse staffing trends, turnover rates, and operational forecasts to identify workforce gaps

Collaborate with management on organisational structure, position planning, and workforce optimisation

Support recruitment processes by providing data-driven hiring recommendations

Coordinate onboarding and induction to ensure a seamless transition for new staff

Contribute to staff development, retention initiatives, and succession planning

Provide guidance on HR policies, compliance with Fair Work and relevant legislation

Support performance management and reporting processes

Maintain workforce data and reporting systems for management use

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will need:

· Minimum 3 years’ experience specifically in workforce planning or strategic HR planning

· Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, or a related field

· Strong understanding of HR principles, workforce metrics, and data analytics

· Proficiency in Excel, HRIS systems, and workforce modelling tools

· Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

· Sound knowledge of modern awards and employment law (especially Fair Work Act)

· High attention to detail, with strong organisational and time management abilities

· A proactive, solution-focused approach with strong ethical standards

Join Us:
This is a unique opportunity to influence workforce strategies in a growing, fast-paced organisation. If you have a strategic mindset and enjoy making a tangible impact through workforce design and planning, we encourage you to apply.

Click APPLY now to submit your application and be part of our committed HR team.