HR Projects Specialist

The Role

We’re looking for a highly capable HR Projects Specialist to play a critical role in delivering Workday Phase 2 across Talent, Performance, Remuneration, and Learning.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of HR, technology, and change, and is motivated by making a tangible impact on business transformation.

This position is a fixed-term contract for a period of up to 10 months.

What You’ll Do

Workday HCM Implementation:

• Act as the HR Lead to support the implementation of Workday Talent, Performance, Remuneration and Learning modules, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and HR strategies.

HR Process Mapping and Design:

• In collaboration with relevant stakeholders, document as-is, design optimised to-be, HR processes within Workday for the modules being implemented.
• Help define and document HR governance frameworks to ensure consistency across locations.
• Develop HR process documentation and Standard Operating Procedures to support system adoption.
• Work with relevant functional owners to ensure that the new modules meet regional labour laws and regulations.
• Identify ongoing improvements through standardisation, automation and consolidation of processes in alignment with HR strategic goals.
• Support the development of HR dashboards and analytics within the Workday system.

Data Migration:

• Support the migration of HR data from legacy systems to Workday, ensuring data accuracy, integrity and security.
• Own HR-side data cleansing in source systems prior to extract.
• Define to-be data structures and standards in partnership with the Solution Architect.
• Coordinate with IT on extract, transform and import cycles
• Validate imported data against source for accuracy and completeness; partner with functional SME leads for sign off on data readiness gates.

Project Management:

• Support the development and execution of project plans, timelines and deliverables. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met.

• Identify, manage and where required, escalate risks and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Testing Coordination

• Author functional test scripts for HR processes across all modules in scope.
• Coordinate BAU SMEs as test executors across walkthrough, end-to-end and parallel test cycles.
• Log, triage and retest defects; partner with the Solution Architect on root cause analysis.
• Maintain test status reporting for the project working group.

Change Management, Training and Support:

• Undertake change impact analysis and identify appropriate change management strategies to support implementation.
• Provide training and support to the broader HR team and end-users on Workday functionalities and best practices.
• Act as a key HR contact for troubleshooting system issues, process queries and user support during the rollout.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates and address any concerns related to the implementation.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of HR operations.

About You

You’ll bring a mix of HR expertise, project delivery experience, and strong stakeholder engagement skills, including:

• 5+ years’ experience in HR, ideally with HR systems implementation exposure
• Strong experience in HR process improvement and data migration
• Proven ability to support or lead HR technology projects
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail

About Us 

At Collins Foods, we’re driven by our people. As a leading restaurant operator of iconic global brands, we’re on an exciting growth journey fuelled by performance, pace, and a strong, people first culture. This is your chance to join a business where your impact will truly be felt. 

If you’re a passionate HR professional who loves partnering with leaders, solving complex problems, and driving real outcomes, we’d love to hear from you, for more information, or if you would like a copy of the full Position Description, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on ***********@collinsfoods.com. 

Please note, the successful applicant/s will be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests which may include a National Police Check and qualifications checks. 

CFL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as such, all applicants will receive equal consideration for employment for which they qualify, including the option of flexible working arrangements where applicable.