FIFO ROSTER & MANPOWER PLANNING REVIEW
A GLOBE 24-7 CASE STUDY
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Case Study
COMPANY PROFILE
The Client, an ASX-listed gold and copper company headquartered in Brisbane, required a HR consulting group
to manage a workforce planning assignment for its start-up project in Papua New Guinea.
The Essentials:
• $350M hard-rock mining company operating in PNG
• Production expected by end of 2013
• 300+ contractors and permanent employees working on a FIFO rotation
BACKGROUND & SCOPE
Globe 24-7 commenced the assignment in May 2011 with
the immediate scope to conduct a review of the Client’s
project workforce plan, as it moved from construction into the
operational phase.
The review included assessing the proposed crew rotations
working on a FIFO roster and determining if it was an accurate
reflection of the manpower required once in operations.
Additionally, the Client sought to understand all Human
Resource-related issues associated with the transition
to operations, giving consideration to matters such as;
recruitment, training, staff budgeting and the organisational
structure for both contractors and permanent personnel.
OUR SOLUTION
Globe 24-7’s Brisbane-based Senior HR Consultant was appointed to manage the assignment and commenced
by gathering the Client’s manpower data, to validate the assumptions made in the original planning phase.
After a series of stakeholder meetings, workshops and analysis, the Consultant presented the findings and
recommendations in a final management report to the key stakeholders.
THE RESULTS
The report that was presented, and endorsed by the Client, covered a full review of the proposed workforce plan
plus explored the Client’s organisational structures, systems and processes as it transitioned from construction
to operations. The report also became a valuable discussion paper for senior management to consider what
internal factors and external pressures were before them in the next phase of their evolution, to ensure a robust
Human Resource strategy was developed for 2012 and beyond.
“This assignment provided a great opportunity to work on a client’s HR and manpower needs as they
moved into the operational phase and presented numerous challenges, given the truly unique nature
of the project. We took a very consultative approach that helped the Client explore the short and
long term issues that were before them and presented different organisational strategic, operational
and budgetary options and priorities. It was great to work with such a human resource focussed
organisation.”
Andre Boucher - Globe 24-7 Senior HR Consultant, Brisbane
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Human Resource Consulting
HR SERVICES
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE GLOBE 24-7
Globe’s Human Resources Consulting division delivers
short and long-term HR management support to both
site and head office locations within the international
resources sector.
Globe successfully delivers HR Consulting services to
the international resources industry because its team
has: GLOBE 24-7 HAS COMPLETED A WIDE RANGE OF
ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDING:
Global Talent Management Program
HR Audit and Review
HR Generalist Site Support
HR Policy and Procedure Development
Job Banding and Sizing
Manpower Planning Review and Report
Operational Closure and Redeployment Program
Remuneration Benchmarking Report
Roster and Commute Programs
Site HR Management Support
HR Information Systems
Staff Training Programs
Expatriate Management (Rosters, Employment
Contracts, Remuneration, Job Descriptions)
“I have had a professional relationship with
Globe 24-7 for approximately 5 years. I have
utilised Globe’s services in many contexts and
worldwide locations and have always found
the organisation to fulfill, and indeed on
many occasions exceed, my expectations.”
Human Resources Manager, Australia & Africa
• Qualified and industry experienced HR
professionals available to work on short and longterm consulting assignments.
• Dedicated HR project teams staffed with various
levels of consulting personnel.
• Experience and knowledge from working at
site and head offices including Australia, Africa
(Ghana, Sierra Leone, Egypt, Sudan, Zambia,
Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa), Indonesia, New
Zealand, United Kingdom and Canada.
• 100% resources focus and solely dedicated to the
mining, oil & gas and energy sectors.
• Extensive formal and informal international
networks. • Proven track record with an outstanding
reputation supported by Executive and General
Management referrals.
“Globe performed a scoping study of the HR
issues and needs of our iron ore project and
the work was efficient, concise and clear. I’ll
have no qualms with using them again in the
future.”
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