Application Guide

How to Apply for HR Head

at Trek Bicycle Corp (Australia)

🏢 About Trek Bicycle Corp (Australia)

Trek Bicycle Corp (Australia) is a purpose-driven organization focused on revolutionizing cycling for a sustainable future, not just selling bikes. Their commitment to empowering diverse teams and environmental sustainability makes them unique in the cycling industry. Working here means contributing to a mission that combines business success with positive environmental and social impact.

About This Role

As HR Head for Trek Bicycle Corp (Australia) in New York, you'll lead the entire HR function, developing strategies that align with their sustainability mission while managing a team of HR professionals. This role is impactful because you'll directly shape how the company empowers its diverse workforce to revolutionize cycling, making HR a strategic partner in achieving their environmental and business goals.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning strategy sessions with Australian leadership (considering time zones), developing HR policies that align with Trek's sustainability goals, coaching your HR team on delivering services that empower diverse employees, and advising management on talent strategies that support revolutionizing the cycling industry. You'll balance strategic planning with hands-on team management and cross-cultural HR considerations.

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🎯 Who Trek Bicycle Corp (Australia) Is Looking For

  • Has a Master's in HR plus 5+ years leading HR teams in mission-driven organizations, preferably with sustainability or outdoor industry experience
  • Demonstrates proven ability to develop HR strategies that directly support organizational goals, with examples of metrics-driven results
  • Possesses deep understanding of how to build and empower diverse teams in alignment with Trek's stated commitment to diversity
  • Shows experience balancing strategic leadership with hands-on HR policy development and employee guidance

📝 Tips for Applying to Trek Bicycle Corp (Australia)

1

Quantify your HR leadership achievements with metrics (e.g., 'improved employee retention by X% through Y initiative') rather than just listing responsibilities

2

Explicitly connect your experience to Trek's sustainability mission - show how you've supported environmental or social initiatives through HR

3

Research Trek's specific diversity initiatives in Australia and globally, and reference how you could advance them

4

Tailor your resume to highlight both strategic HR leadership AND hands-on policy/team management experience

5

If you have cycling industry or outdoor recreation experience, emphasize it prominently

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience developing HR strategies that directly supported organizational missions (especially sustainability-focused ones)', 'Specific examples of empowering diverse teams and creating inclusive workplace cultures', "How you've managed HR teams to deliver high-quality services while being strategic partners to leadership", "Your understanding of Trek's unique position at the intersection of cycling, sustainability, and business"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Trek's specific sustainability initiatives and environmental commitments (check their corporate responsibility reports)
  • → The Australian cycling market and how Trek operates there versus globally
  • → Trek's diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and public statements
  • → Recent news about Trek's business strategy and how HR might support it

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop HR strategies that specifically support Trek's mission to 'revolutionize cycling for a sustainable future'?
2 Describe your experience managing HR teams - how do you balance coaching/development with ensuring service delivery?
3 What specific initiatives have you implemented to empower diverse teams in previous roles?
4 How would you approach developing HR policies for a company with operations in both Australia and the US?
5 Can you provide examples of when you've advised management on complex HR matters in mission-driven organizations?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic HR experience without connection to mission-driven or sustainability-focused organizations
  • Focusing only on transactional HR functions without demonstrating strategic leadership capabilities
  • Failing to acknowledge the unique challenges of supporting both Australian operations and a New York headquarters

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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