Human Resources Partner

Job Description

Human Resources Partner

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SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy.

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We're looking for an experienced HR Partner to join PUMA and play a key role in shaping our people agenda across Australia and New Zealand.

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This is a diverse role combining Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partnering, partnering closely with leaders across our Corporate and Retail businesses. You'll bring a proactive, commercial and people-focused approach to attracting great talent, and supporting leaders to build high-performing teams.

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Key Responsibilities

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Talent Acquisition

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• Partner with leaders to understand current and future talent needs across our Corporate and Retail businesses.
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• Develop creative and effective sourcing strategies and build strong talent pipelines.
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• Lead end-to-end recruitment, from role briefing and sourcing through to selection, and offers.
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• Deliver a positive, engaging and consistent candidate experience.
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HR Business Partnering

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• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, engagement, retention, team effectiveness and future capability.
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• Coach and support managers across leadership, performance, employee experience and people-related decisions.
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• Support key employee lifecycle moments including onboarding, internal movements, career development and offboarding.
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• Support performance management, succession planning, talent development and internal career opportunities.
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• Provide practical and commercially sound advice on employee relations, performance, conflict and disciplinary matters.
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• Support investigations and ensure people decisions are fair, consistent and aligned with legislation and PUMA policies.
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• Ensure accurate HR administration, data, reporting and employment documentation.
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• Support workers' compensation, return-to-work and WH&S activities.
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Education

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University degree in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline preferred.

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About You

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• 3 – 4 years Talent Acquisition and HR experience, with strong end-to-end recruitment expertise.
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• Experience in retail, fashion, consumer, hospitality or another high-volume, customer-focused environment.
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• Proven experience partnering with and coaching managers and business leaders.
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• Strong knowledge of Australian employment practices and employee relations.
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• Commercial, proactive and solutions-focused, with strong influencing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
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• Highly organised and adaptable, with strong HR systems and people data capability and the ability to manage competing priorities.
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PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

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At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

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PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.

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There's sport to do and sport to experience all around in Melbourne! Bring in your dedication and fun-loving attitude, and we're good to go.