People and Culture Business Partner

Our client has become a prominent partner for leading sports apparel brands in the Australian and New Zealand markets. The company's portfolio includes some of the most recognized names in the sports and lifestyle sectors, offering a blend of high-quality products that resonate with fans and consumers alike.

Benefits:
Performance Incentives: Enjoy a bonus structure tied to your performance.
Flexible Work Arrangement: Benefit from a hybrid work model, with one day a week working from home.
Modern Workspace: Work in a newly renovated office that enhances your work environment.
Professional Growth: Take advantage of excellent learning and development opportunities.
Social Engagement: Participate in social events throughout the year to build connections and enjoy a positive work culture.

The Role
In this newly created role, reporting directly to the Head of People & Culture, you'll take on a true generalist position that offers a diverse range of experiences and insights across multiple industries. As part of a small, agile team, you'll need to be ready to dive into hands-on P&C tasks while also contributing to broader strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership and Coordination: Oversee the generalist People & Culture team by serving as a key escalation point, delegating responsibilities, supervising service delivery, and coordinating team efforts to achieve high stakeholder satisfaction.
Talent Acquisition Management: Guide and support the talent acquisition process, driving creative talent strategies to ensure top-tier recruitment and hiring outcomes.
Coaching and Case Management: Offer coaching, direction, and solution-focused advice to both the team and people leaders, using your expertise to manage and resolve complex people-related cases.
Compliance and Policy Guidance: Provide expert advice on maintaining compliance with all People & Culture policies, including Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) standards and relevant legislation.
Program and Initiative Implementation: Lead the successful implementation of People & Culture programs, initiatives, and projects, ensuring they align with organizational objectives and deliver effective results

Skills and Experience
Resilience and Adaptability: Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Educational Background: Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related field.
Industry Experience: Proven HR experience within retail or wholesale.
Legal Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and awards
Leadership Skills: Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to facilitate performance management discussions.
Passion for Positive Change: A passion for effecting positive change and fostering an inclusive organizational culture.