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HR Business Partner - Retail

HR Business Partner - Retail

VIKTORIA & WOODSCity of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
19 days ago
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Viktoria & Woods is an Australian brand known for creating modern, timeless and effortless designs that transcend seasons and generations.

Established in 2004, we are committed to responsible sourcing, and using high quality fabrics and workmanship across every design.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate HR Business Partner to join our team. This role is primarily responsible for leading the effective implementation of V&W’s overarching HR strategies, policies, processes, and practices within the Retail business.

We are a small and agile HR team providing generalist HR support to a workforce of approx. 200+ employees. This hands on role will be the key HR contact for our Retail workforce.

This is a full-time role, however we may consider a part-time 4 day work week.

Reporting to the Senior HR Manager, you will –

  • Lead the cascading of V&W’s broader HR strategies to the national retail field team.
  • Provide advice, coaching, feedback and support to Retail Leaders and Managers on a range of areas, including performance review and management; recruitment, induction and onboarding; training and development; remuneration, benefits, safety and wellbeing.
  • Be the central point of contact for all Retail staff nationally, addressing enquiries such as HR policy and procedure in a timely, fair, and accurate manner.
  • Support Retail Leadership and Managers on staff recruitment, selection, and successful onboarding techniques.
  • Review and approve retail team contracts and changes, ensuring compliance with industry awards and legislation.
  • Manage the resolution of retail staff employee relations issues, including performance improvement, grievances, and necessary investigations.
  • Support the performance and development process by assisting Managers and staff with effective goal setting, evaluations, and feedback.
  • Identify training needs and develop in-house initiatives to enhance staff capabilities and growth within the Retail team.
  • Track and analyse HR metrics (e.g., recruitment and engagement data) to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
  • Drive and contribute to HR projects.
  • HR administration (including issuing contracts and letters via ELMO HR system), record keeping and reporting as required.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive change, develop and enhance our HR processes as we continue to grow and develop the HR function across the business.

You will bring

  • Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a relevant field
  • 3+ years’ minimum experience in HR Business Partner / Generalist role
  • Previous experience in a similar role within a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with Retail Award (or similar) interpretation and application is required
  • Experience with ELMO HR & Payroll system is highly regarded
  • Strong knowledge of HR best practices, Australian employment law, and industrial relations
  • Experience in complaint and complex case management
  • A strategic and operational mindset with the ability to work both collaboratively in a cross-functional team and independently
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships and communicate with all levels of stakeholders
  • Impeccable written and verbal communication
  • Excellent Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills
  • Understanding of the fashion / retail industry would be advantageous
  • HR experience in Manufacturing, Warehousing and Logistics environments would be highly regarded
  • We will offer you

  • Generous benefits including a clothing allowance, significant discounts on our range, and birthday leave
  • Support of a talented, collaborative and growing team
  • Beautiful Head Office based in Hawthorn East
  • Please note due to the high volume of applications we receive, only successful candidates will be contacted.

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