Hr Operations Manager

4WD Supacentre; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

4WD Supacentre is seeking an HR Operations Manager in Canberra to strengthen People & Culture systems, governance and operational processes. The role is hands-on, focusing on HR technology, data integrity, and lifecycle administration across multiple teams including Payroll, IT and operations.

You will lead projects, drive process improvements, and manage employee documentation with a practical, data-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR operations, HR systems or People & Culture process improvement.
• Strong project coordination skills, including implementation, testing and change management.
• Experience preparing employment contracts, variations and employee lifecycle documentation.
• Experience coordinating system enhancements, automation or integration initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead operation, governance and continuous improvement of People & Culture systems and processes.
• Coordinate HR project delivery from scoping to implementation and review.
• Manage employee documentation including contracts, variations and promotions.
• Maintain data integrity and generate insights for workforce decisions.

Skills

HR operations

Project coordination

Data-driven recommendations

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Description

HR Operations Manager

Canberra | People & Culture

Full time – On site

Drive smarter systems. Streamline processes. Help shape the way our People & Culture function operates.

Who We Are

We’re 4WD Supacentre, the home of Adventure Kings, helping Australians enjoy the outdoors with affordable 4WD, camping and adventure gear.

Our operations span retail, warehousing, distribution and corporate functions. We’re looking for an HR Operations Manager to strengthen the systems, processes and operational foundations that support our people and continued growth.

About the Role

Reporting to the National Manager, People Partnering, you’ll lead the effective operation, governance and continuous improvement of our People & Culture systems and processes.

This is a hands‑on role combining HR technology, project delivery, data integrity and employee lifecycle administration. You’ll work closely with People & Culture, Recruitment, Payroll, IT and operational leaders to deliver accurate, efficient services and implement practical improvements across the business.

The role has no direct reports and offers the opportunity to lead projects and influence outcomes through strong stakeholder partnerships.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Optimising HR systems: Maintain effective system configuration and governance, identify automation and integration opportunities, and coordinate enhancements, testing and upgrades.
• Leading People & Culture projects: Manage projects from scoping and planning through to implementation and review, including communications, training and change management.
• Managing employee documentation: Prepare and issue employment contracts, variations and documentation for promotions, transfers, remuneration changes and other employee movements.
• Coordinating operational requests: Manage People & Culture requests through JIRA, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.
• Improving employee lifecycle processes: Strengthen onboarding, employee movement and separation processes, coordinating changes across relevant teams and systems.
• Maintaining data integrity: Keep employee records accurate, current and appropriately controlled.
• Turning data into insights: Identify trends, recurring issues and improvement opportunities, and provide reporting that supports workforce and operational decisions.

About You

You bring a practical approach to HR operations and enjoy making systems and processes work better. You’re comfortable moving between project delivery, stakeholder collaboration and detailed operational work.

You’ll bring:

• A relevant bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in HR operations, HR systems or People & Culture process improvement.
• Experience coordinating system enhancements, automation or integration initiatives.
• Strong project coordination skills, including implementation, testing and change management.
• Experience preparing employment contracts, variations and employee lifecycle documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate records and reliable data.
• Confidence analysing data and translating findings into practical recommendations.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build relationships across teams.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and follow work through to completion.

Experience with JIRA or a similar ticketing platform would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

• Take ownership of meaningful improvements across People & Culture operations.
• Help shape the systems and processes that support a growing national business.
• Work closely with stakeholders across HR, Payroll, IT, Finance and operations.
• Bring your ideas to a business guided by loyalty, commitment and work ethic.

Company Overview

4WD Supacentre is one of Australia’s leading and fastest growing omni-channel retailers. We are a family-operated business that specialises in outdoor recreation and lifestyle products. Our people are passionate about the outdoors and the lifestyle that we can bring to our customers and the community.