With over 30 years of industry experience and a reputation for delivering reliable, safe and flexible freight solutions across Australia, Jarratt Transport Solutions has grown into a nationally recognised carrier. Jarratt Transport Solutions sought the expertise of Harrisons to help streamline workforce planning, enhance leadership capability and embed a culture of continuous improvement across their operations.
Strengthening Leadership and Workforce Capability at Jarratt Transport Solutions
Strengthening Leadership and Workforce Capability at Jarratt Transport Solutions
50 EMPLOYEES
Brisbane, Queensland
Solution
Harrisons dedicated Senior HR Consultant invested the time to deeply understand the business, culture and future goals and then designed a tailored HR Plan to meet the immediate needs while laying the groundwork for potential future growth.
Harrisons work included a comprehensive compliance assessment, a pay and award audit, development of compliant employment contract templates, the design of clear job roles aligned with the organisational structure and essential HR policies and HR manual.
Importantly, Harrisons developed a fully functional performance and development review system for the existing workforce, providing clarity around roles, responsibilities, and expectations – all aligned with the organisations vision and values.
Testimonial
“Harrisons has been an invaluable partner in setting up the people foundations of our business. They didn’t just provide generic templates – they worked closely with us to design solutions that fit our culture and growth vision for Jarratt Transport Solutions. The performance and development system and HR structure they developed have already made a tangible difference, giving both leaders and staff clarity and confidence. We feel fully supported and look forward to continuing this partnership as we move into the next stage of growth.”
– Jodie Jarratt, General Manager, Jarratt Transport Solutions
Outcome
Jarratt Transport Solutions now has a strong HR foundation for their team of 16, that supports the existing business strategy and provides confidence moving forward. The leadership team feels equipped with the strategy, tools and processes to manage people effectively, while the employees benefit from role clarity, transparency, fair pay benchmarking and regular feedback from the newly implemented performance and development frameworks. Jarratt Transport Solutions is now better positioned to grow sustainably while maintaining compliance and fostering a positive workplace culture.
