People Specialist

HelloFresh is hiring a People Specialist in Sydney, Australia. Level rates it ; you can apply on HelloFresh.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Workday, hr operations and employee lifecycle.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
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People Specialist managing end-to-end HR operations and employee lifecycle processes in Australia and New Zealand.

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Job Description

As a People Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering a consistent, high-quality People Operations service across Australia and New Zealand. Working closely with the People Operations Lead and in partnership with local and global People teams, you'll take ownership of core employee lifecycle processes, provide guidance to employees and managers, and contribute to projects and continuous improvement initiatives that shape how we work. This is a hands-on, collaborative role for someone who brings operational rigour, a strong service mindset, and a genuine interest in building great people experiences at scale.

This role is based in Chippendale, Sydney and reporting to the People Operations Lead.

You will...

Serve as a first point of contact for employees and managers on People-related queries, providing clear, consistent guidance on policies and HR processes in line with ANZ legislative requirements.
Execute, coordinate and support end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, job changes, and offboarding, while partnering with Payroll, Talent Acquisition, HRBPs, Field HR, and Global People Shared Services.
Maintain high-quality HR data in Workday, ensuring accurate and timely updates that uphold Workday as the single source of truth across ANZ.
Partner with Global People Shared Services to support effective process execution, proactively flagging service gaps and contributing to quality and SLA outcomes.
Contribute to local and global People Operations projects, taking end-to-end ownership of defined workstreams and driving practical process improvements.
Produce regular and ad hoc People Operations reporting, analyzing data to surface trends, risks, and insights for leadership.
Support ongoing maintenance and application of ANZ People Operations policies, ensuring documentation is current and compliant.
Coordinate visa, immigration, and right-to-work processes across ANZ with external providers and the Global Mobility CoE.

You have...

At least 3 years' experience in an HR operations, People services, or HR generalist role, including hands-on coordination of employee lifecycle processes.
Working knowledge of Australian and NZ employment legislation and HR compliance requirements.
Experience working with an HRIS (Workday experience highly regarded).
Relevant tertiary qualification in HR, Business, or a related field (preferred but not essential).

You are...

A confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills and a genuine service orientation.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
A proactive collaborator who thrives on taking ownership of projects and delivering practical, scalable solutions.

What you'll get in return...

The chance to have a significant impact in a leading global food technology company
Flexible working arrangements
Egoless environment, constant learning with room for personal growth
Free access to Headspace
HelloFresh Academies - internal learning & development
A diverse and vibrant international environment, with offices in 18 countries
Company discount - 70% off HelloFresh & 40% off Youfoodz

Start Date: Immediately available - Can wait a notice period

Duration: Permanent full-time role

Location: Chippendale Head Office - hybrid working environment

Salary: Competitive salary & employee benefits

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How we rate this

People Specialist at HelloFresh rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

People Specialist is an open job at HelloFresh.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
The job was posted on September 15, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by HelloFresh. Apply on HelloFresh

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