Guy Barr Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

As Head of Workforce Planning at Super Retail Group, I am responsible for developing and executing workforce management strategies that align with the organisation's long-term goals. My role involves forecasting workforce needs, setting budgets and targets, and ensuring that our workforce plans are in line with business objectives. I also track performance against these plans and lead efforts to enhance workforce efficiency, working closely with stakeholders to identify and implement… Show more As Head of Workforce Planning at Super Retail Group, I am responsible for developing and executing workforce management strategies that align with the organisation's long-term goals. My role involves forecasting workforce needs, setting budgets and targets, and ensuring that our workforce plans are in line with business objectives. I also track performance against these plans and lead efforts to enhance workforce efficiency, working closely with stakeholders to identify and implement potential improvements. Additionally, a key part of my role is overseeing compliance within rostering and time and attendance systems, ensuring they meet regulatory standards and support our operational needs.Key Achievements:• Developed labour modelling strategies, significantly reducing underutilised resources and improving workforce efficiency.• Devised and implemented a labour optimisation strategy, aligning workforce capabilities with demand.• Led the successful implementation of a Time and Attendance system across two countries.• Coordinated the delivery of new rostering software and managed change during the COVID-19 pandemic.• Developed a 12-month wages budget model for comprehensive P&L planning. Show less

Williams Landing, Victoria, Australia

As Workforce Manager at Target, I was focused on optimising workforce planning to maximise labour investment and ensure that our strategies were aligned with the organisation’s objectives. My responsibilities included establishing and maintaining controls to guarantee accurate and timely payment for all team members, as well as managing the time and attendance software platform to ensure compliance with operational requirements. I oversaw labour performance and demand planning across… Show more As Workforce Manager at Target, I was focused on optimising workforce planning to maximise labour investment and ensure that our strategies were aligned with the organisation’s objectives. My responsibilities included establishing and maintaining controls to guarantee accurate and timely payment for all team members, as well as managing the time and attendance software platform to ensure compliance with operational requirements. I oversaw labour performance and demand planning across all retail operations, developed and implemented workforce strategies and budget plans for Target stores, and worked closely with stakeholders to enhance workforce management practices. Additionally, I ensured clear communication and provided effective training on workforce planning tools and processes throughout the organisation.Key Achievements:• Introduced a new store operating model, improving labour alignment and gaining leadership support.• Managed the operational response to underpayment issues within the retail operations unit.• Developed and implemented the lifecycle strategy for Scheduling and Time & Attendance, securing stakeholder approvals.• Optimised rostering processes, eliminating the need for seasonal hires across the organisation.• Devised and executed COVID workforce plans, ensuring compliance and payment for stood-down employees. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

As a Project Manager at Target, I was responsible for directing and managing key programs that involved multiple business units, ensuring their seamless implementation across all stores. My role required developing and securing approval for business cases to support various initiatives, maintaining strong relationships with executive stakeholders to keep projects aligned and on track. I also researched and evaluated retail trends for potential integration into the business and… Show more As a Project Manager at Target, I was responsible for directing and managing key programs that involved multiple business units, ensuring their seamless implementation across all stores. My role required developing and securing approval for business cases to support various initiatives, maintaining strong relationships with executive stakeholders to keep projects aligned and on track. I also researched and evaluated retail trends for potential integration into the business and Innovation Hub, overseeing project schedules, resources, and budgets to ensure successful execution. Furthermore, my work involved close collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to enhance store operations and drive innovation.Key Achievements:• Negotiated and implemented Afterpay contracts, making Target the first major retailer to offer Afterpay.• Program-managed the implementation of Assisted Checkouts, delivering Target’s largest capital investment on time and within budget.• Developed a strategy to reduce cash usage in stores, automating processes and reducing 'Cash Office' hours.• Established an Innovation Hub, collaborating with vendors to test new technology and leading to the rollout of in-store mobile devices. Show less

As Regional Manager at Target, I provided multi-site leadership, overseeing the performance and operations of multiple stores within the region. My responsibilities included developing and coaching 11 store managers and overseeing a team of over 400 members. I held P&L accountability, ensuring that financial targets were met across the region, and led safety initiatives to ensure compliance and promote a safe working environment. I also focused on mentoring store managers and team… Show more As Regional Manager at Target, I provided multi-site leadership, overseeing the performance and operations of multiple stores within the region. My responsibilities included developing and coaching 11 store managers and overseeing a team of over 400 members. I held P&L accountability, ensuring that financial targets were met across the region, and led safety initiatives to ensure compliance and promote a safe working environment. I also focused on mentoring store managers and team members, fostering their growth and enhancing their skills. Managing conflicting priorities and effectively solving problems were other key aspects of my role, alongside executing time management and planning strategies to optimise productivity and meet organisational goals.Key Achievements:• Achieved significant P&L growth despite challenging economic conditions.• Created a succession plan that ensured seamless store operations without vacancies and prepared for leadership transition. Show less

As Senior Store Manager at Target, I led the operations of store openings and closures, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to company standards. My role involved driving team member engagement and fostering a positive, productive work environment. I developed and delivered comprehensive training programs to enhance the skills and performance of the team. Additionally, I managed and executed strategies to drive business growth and exceed financial targets. Ensuring the consistent… Show more As Senior Store Manager at Target, I led the operations of store openings and closures, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to company standards. My role involved driving team member engagement and fostering a positive, productive work environment. I developed and delivered comprehensive training programs to enhance the skills and performance of the team. Additionally, I managed and executed strategies to drive business growth and exceed financial targets. Ensuring the consistent implementation of company policies and procedures during store transitions was also a key focus, along with promoting a strong team culture that promoted collaboration and continuous improvement.Key Achievements:• Launched Target's first new concept stores, setting a precedent for future store designs.• Transitioned 140 team members to a new operational model, now a standard for store renewals.• Developed and executed a comprehensive training and engagement plan for the store transition.• Surpassed profitability targets, demonstrating strong financial management. Show less

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Advance Diploma In Business

Cert 4 In Retail Management

Cert 3 In Retail Supervision

Senior Schooling, Years 11 And 12

Cert 2 In Retail Operations