We're Hiring!

• Based in Knoxfield (National Office)
• Full time permanent position

PFD Food Services began life in 1943 amid the noise and chaos of the Melbourne Fish Markets. Expanding rapidly to meet the demand of an ever growing customer base, we are Australia’s largest family operated Foodservice company with over 800 company owned trucks and customer service focused drivers making daily deliveries.

With an extensive range of fresh meat and seafood, together with frozen products, drygoods, paper products and cleaning solutions for the Foodservice Industry, PFD has proven their unwavering commitment to their customers and are considered a source of innovation, a provider of insight, a solver of problems. In 2024 PFD has been fully acquired by another proud Australian company, Woolworths Group.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to oversee recruitment function for selected internal client base, with a focus on undertaking recruitment activities, delivering recruitment projects and coaching/development of managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertakes hands on recruitment activities, including position description development and review, job ad drafting and advertising, pre-employment screening and interviewing;
• Provides on going recruitment coaching and support for managers and state/business unit leadership teams;
• Assists in the on-boarding of staff, including the planning and delivery of induction programs and coordination of probation checklists;
• Development of external talent pools;
• Leads the delivery of HR recruitment projects;
• Provides general support to the wider Human Resources department.

Key Competencies, Skills and Qualifications

• Completed a qualification in Human Resources/Commerce or a similar field;
• Minimum 3 years experience working in a similar recruitment role;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong organisation and time management skills;
• High level of attention to detail;
• Strong project management skills;
• Intermediate level of Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook); and
• Previous experience in the FMCG industry and the use of an e-recruitment system (PageUp) is advantageous.

What PFD is Offering the Successful Candidate

We are offering competitive remuneration, superannuation and other staff benefits (such as discounts on staff purchases, discounted accommodation, health insurance and banking).

Please submit your application (cover letter and resume) via the apply now link below

As part of our recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks. These checks may include a medical assessment (including a drug/alcohol test and a Flu Vaccination), National Police History Check, Working With Children/Vulnerable Groups Check, Licence Validation/Demerit Point Check.

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited CV's from Recruitment agencies / third parties and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV's sent directly to Line Managers.

PFD Food Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer