Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will join this Australian-owned fashion retailer as their first Head of Human Resources during a very exciting time for the brand. You will be responsible for establishing and managing a new and sophisticated Human Resources function which will be responsible for delivery of key HR services and support to all front-line staff in national retail operations, and all members of the senior leadership team in the Sydney Head Office. You will appoint an HR Officer for administrative support and work as an effective business partner to coach the leadership team to ensure a positive organisational culture which aligns to the organisation’s values and direction of change.
You will be a key driver and leader in ensuring the effective implementation and change of HR strategies, policies and processes and manage all generalist aspects of HR including recruitment strategy, organisational development, performance management, training & Development, employment relations and industrial relations. This position is based in Belrose and will require three days working in the office (outside of Covid-19 restrictions) and will offer the successful candidate flexibility in the days worked and hours worked.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advice, support and coaching to managers and staff on a range of employee related issues including performance and disciplinary matters helping managers to proactive manage concerns;
- Collaborate with the Head of Human Resources on the development of HR and business strategies, including employee engagement, retention, recruitment, training, learning and development;
- Ensure HR legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resources requirements, conducting investigations and maintaining records;
- Manage employee engagement surveys and ongoing monitoring of engagement and actions in response to organisation-wide feedback;
- Manage recruitment strategy and processes of corporate head office roles, ensuring timely information to managers and identifying new and innovative ways to attract and retain talent;
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the Retail Award and the employment laws governing the management of staff.
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Employment Relations or related business discipline;
- Demonstrated experience in a HR Management position within a fast-paced, multi-site environment – experience within the retail sector will come highly regarded;
- Experience across modern award interpretation, specifically the Retail Award, and previous experience managing direct reports;
- Demonstrated experience managing standard enterprise bargaining and agreements;
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a confident and approachable coaching style.
Our client is an iconic Australian retailer, a brand which operates over 300 stores and a rich history of almost 100 years of experience. The company is embarking upon a fresh new branding change which has been rolled out successfully across a number of operations and will come with new headcount, expanded sites and increased profits. The CEO is highly visionary and has implemented fresh new change which has been embraced by all levels and improved the organisation’s brand externally and working culture internally at all levels.
How to Apply
If your next move aligns with this position, please apply directly using the link below and attach an updated copy of your resume. Sharp & Carter will be in touch with all applicants and shortlisting will commence immediately for this position.
