Project & Change Manager (People Systems)

Metcash Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

5 weeks leave

Wellbeing days

Learning & development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Metcash Limited in Sydney is seeking a Project & Change Manager (People Systems) to lead enterprise-wide HR systems initiatives, payroll, people data and related change management.

You will partner with business and technology teams, plan activities, manage risks, and drive adoption of HR tech improvements. The role offers hybrid work with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes for our People & Culture functions.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering HR systems initiatives, with SuccessFactors preferred.
• Proven change management experience.
• Strong collaboration across business and technology teams.
• Deep exposure to People and Culture processes.
• Ability to operate in structured governance amid ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver project activities, milestones, risks and dependencies.
• Build relationships across business and technology teams to drive alignment.
• Lead change management activities, including communications, training and adoption support.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to manage risks, resolve issues and drive decision making.
• Support the implementation of HR technology and process improvements delivering measurable outcomes.

Skills

Systems delivery

Change management

Cross-functional teams

People & culture processes

Tools

SuccessFactors

Job description

Metcash is growing fast — in size, ambition and appetite for change — and as our workforce and operations continue to scale, we’re investing in stronger, simpler and more future-ready People & Culture foundations.

Within this evolving landscape, we have an opportunity for a Project & Change Manager (People Systems) to play a key role in delivering enterprise-wide initiatives across HR systems, payroll, people data and operational change.

Why you’ll love this role

Metcash is growing fast — in size, ambition and appetite for change — and as our workforce and operations continue to scale, we’re investing in stronger, simpler and more future-ready People & Culture foundations.

Within this evolving landscape, we have an opportunity for a Project & Change Manager (People Systems) to play a key role in delivering enterprise-wide initiatives across HR systems, payroll, people data and operational change.

Extra reasons to join us

• Flexibility & balance: Family Friendly accredited employer + hybrid working options
• More time for you: 5th week leave, wellbeing + volunteer days
• Grow your career: Ongoing learning and development support
• Inclusive & supportive: LGBTQ+ Bronze & Mental Health Gold employer

What you’ll do

• Plan and deliver project activities, ensuring milestones, risks and dependencies are effectively managed.
• Build strong relationships across business and technology teams to drive stakeholder alignment and engagement.
• Lead change management activities, including communications, training and adoption support.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to manage risks, resolve issues and drive decision making.
• Support the implementation of HR technology and process improvements that deliver measurable business outcomes

What you’ll bring

• Experience delivering systems initiatives (experience with SuccessFactors is highly regarded)
• Experience with change management activities
• Experience working across business and technology teams
• Significant exposure to People and Culture processes and activities or preferably background in HR
• Ability to operate within a structured project governance while also working with ambiguity and changing environments

Be part of something bigger

Backing local brilliance is at the heart of what we do. As Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, Metcash proudly supports independent retailers behind iconic brands such as IGA, Foodland, Mitre 10, Total Tools, Cellarbrations and The Bottle O — fuelling an unstoppable network of independents across Australia.

No agencies please, this role is being managed by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

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