--- title: 'People Specialist at HelloFresh' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/people-specialist-hellofresh-sydney-new-south-wales-64zjg0jfhp93' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-15' --- # People Specialist at HelloFresh - **Company:** HelloFresh - **Location:** Sydney New South Wales, Australia - **Posted:** 2026-09-15 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15 - **Apply:** https://careers.hellofresh.com/global/en/job/8200315?gh_jid=8200315 ## Job description 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 #LI-Hybrid ## About HelloFresh ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: HelloFresh is a global meal-kit and food solutions company that delivers pre-portioned ingredients and recipes directly to consumers, aiming to revolutionize the way people eat by making home cooking accessible, convenient, and sustainable. - **Entity Type**: Public (Ticker: HFG on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange) - **Headquarters**: Berlin, Germany - **Founded**: 2011 - **Founders**: Dominik Richter, Thomas Griesel, Jessica Nilsson ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Meal Kit Delivery / Integrated Food Solutions - **Target Customers**: B2C – primarily busy households, couples, and individuals looking for convenient, high-quality meal options. Also serves the ready-to-eat and pet food markets. - **Mission Statement**: "Democratizing access to high-quality food" by allowing everyone to enjoy a varied, tasty diet while helping consumers save money and reduce food waste. ## Products & Services - **HelloFresh (Core Meal Kits)**: The flagship subscription service offering pre-portioned ingredients and step-by-step recipes for a wide variety of meals. Type: Subscription-based physical goods. - **Factor_**: A ready-to-eat, chef-prepared meal delivery service (operates in the US, Canada, and Australia). Type: Subscription-based physical goods. - **Youfoodz**: A ready-to-eat meal brand in Australia. Type: Subscription-based physical goods. - **EveryPlate**: A budget-friendly meal kit brand in the US and Australia. Type: Subscription-based physical goods. - **Chefs Plate**: A meal kit brand in Canada. Type: Subscription-based physical goods. - **Green Chef**: An organic-focused meal kit brand in the US. Type: Subscription-based physical goods. - **The Pet Food Brands**: Premium pet food delivery services (e.g., The Pets Table in the US). Type: Subscription-based physical goods. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: As a public company, market cap fluctuates. As of mid-2025, it is approximately €1.5-2.0 billion (based on public trading data). - **Key Metric (Annual Revenue)**: €6.76 billion in net revenue in FY 2025. - **Key Metric (Meals Delivered)**: ~850 million meals delivered in 2025. - **Key Metric (Employees)**: +29,000 employees globally. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: The company is publicly traded. Key institutional investors include major European and US asset managers. Strategic partnerships exist with various food suppliers and logistics providers. - **Growth Signals**: The ready-to-eat segment (Factor, Youfoodz) is a major growth driver, now making up a quarter of total revenue. The company is expanding its ready-to-eat offerings into European markets, building on success in North America and Australia. The company operates in 17 countries with 8 different brands. ## Competitive Advantages - **Scale & Data**: With over 18,000 recipes in its database and billions of meals delivered, HelloFresh has an immense dataset on consumer preferences, supply chain optimization, and recipe development, creating a significant moat in logistics and personalization. - **Vertical Integration**: The direct-to-consumer model gives full control over the supply chain, from sourcing to delivery, enabling efficient operations, competitive pricing, and rapid response to customer needs. - **Multi-Brand Strategy**: By operating a portfolio of brands (from budget-friendly EveryPlate to premium Factor), HelloFresh captures a wide range of customer segments and price points, reducing reliance on a single offering. - **Global Footprint**: Presence in 16+ geographies provides diversification and allows for the cross-pollination of best practices and technologies across markets. ## Strategic Focus - **Accelerating Ready-to-Eat**: The company is aggressively growing its ready-to-eat segment (Factor, Youfoodz) and expanding it into new European markets, seeing it as a high-growth, higher-margin opportunity. - **Sustainability & Efficiency**: Continuous focus on reducing food waste, optimizing packaging, and improving supply chain sustainability. The company highlights its role in reducing household food waste compared to traditional grocery shopping. - **Technology & Personalization**: Investing in data science and machine learning to improve menu personalization, demand forecasting, and operational efficiency. - **International Expansion**: Leveraging success in core markets (US, Germany, Australia) to expand into adjacent geographies and product categories. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as a "global tech company" with a "local start-up vibe." The company emphasizes a data-driven, entrepreneurial, and ownership-oriented culture. Core values include Ownership, Inclusivity, and Innovation. - **Diversity & Inclusion**: HelloFresh has over 10 employee resource groups (ERGs) and is committed to fostering a sense of belonging. The careers page states, "Everyone is welcome at our table." - **Work Environment**: The company operates in 17 countries with multiple offices and distribution centers. Roles range from warehouse operations and logistics to software engineering, marketing, and data science. - **Perks**: The company offers competitive pay and benefits, though specifics vary by location. The culture is described as collaborative, with a focus on "achieving something delicious, every day." - **Growth Trajectory**: As a rapidly growing public company with a strong focus on innovation and expansion, employees have opportunities to work on high-impact projects and grow their careers across different brands and geographies. ## Sources 1. [hellofreshgroup.com](https://hellofreshgroup.com/en/) 2. [careers.hellofresh.com](https://careers.hellofresh.com/global/en/) 3. [hellofresh.com](https://www.hellofresh.com/about/working-at-hellofresh) 4. [careers.hellofresh.com/leadership](https://careers.hellofresh.com/global/en/leadership-at-hellofresh) 5. 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