APG&Co - People & Culture Coordinator

APG & Co; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off all brands

Flexible hybrid WFH and studio/office

4pm Friday finishes

Birthday leave + monthly events

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

APG & Co is seeking a People & Culture Coordinator to support HR administration, recruitment coordination and the employee lifecycle across our dynamic fashion brands.

Reporting to the GM People & Culture, you’ll help implement our people strategy, maintain HRIS data, assist in onboarding and training, and contribute to a positive, inclusive workplace culture across hybrid studio and office environments.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in an HR or People & Culture role (retail experience preferred).
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organised, efficient, able to juggle multiple admin tasks.

Responsibilities

• HR Administration & Employee Support: act as first point of contact for employee queries and manage HRIS data integrity.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: support end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and documentation.
• Culture & Engagement: assist in engagement activities, recognition programs and surveys.
• Compliance & Reporting: ensure processes comply with employment laws and prepare HR reports.
• Workplace Health & Safety / Workers Compensation: assist RTW plans, liaise with third parties and manage claims.

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment coordination

Employee lifecycle

HRIS

Policies & compliance

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Relationship building

Proactive improvement

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leader in the Australian fashion industry, APG & Co designs and manages Sportscraft, SABA and JAG. For over 50 years, APG & Co. has curated, grown and evolved these brands to be at the forefront of Australian fashion. We celebrate our history while allowing our brands to express themselves in contemporary, relevant and authentic ways.

The working environment is dynamic, professional and passionate. The mission: Bringing Style to Life. APG & Co values working as a collective, thriving on change, and playing to win. We are built to last.

The Role

The People & Culture Coordinator is at the foundation our people strategy, playing a crucial role in supporting the People & Culture team in ensuring a seamless employee experience across the entire employee lifecycle. This role will be responsible for HR administration, recruitment coordination, employee lifecycle support, and assisting in the execution of our people strategy.

Reporting to the GM People & Culture, you will provide end to end HR support, as well as work across HR projects.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating an engaging workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration & Employee Support

• Be the first point of contact for employee queries and elevate where necessary
• Provide information to stakeholders in relation to Retail Award guidance and interpretation, remuneration, policies and legislation, escalating where appropriate
• Provide administrative support across all areas of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, contract variations, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data integrity
• Prepare letters, contracts, and HR templates
• Assist in the maintenance, development and communication of HR policies and procedures
• Track probation, leave, and training records
• Administer annual Performance & Salary Review process including award increases
  

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and background checks.
• Managing and prioritising recruitment needs regularly with Retail management team
• Recruitment agency management
• Ensure a smooth and engaging onboarding experience for new employees.
• Maintain and update job descriptions and recruitment documentation.
• Building and managing talent pool internally and externally.

Culture & Engagement

• Support initiatives that drive a positive and high-performance culture.
• Assist in administering employee engagement activities, recognition programs, service awards and internal events.
• Gather feedback through employee surveys and assist in action planning.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure HR documentation and processes comply with employment laws and company policies.
• Assist in preparing HR reports and tracking key HR metrics.

Workplace Health & Safety / Workers Compensation

• Actively promotes health and safe work practices for the business and acts as the companies RTW Coordinator for retail
• Works with all parties in developing RTW plans, communicating necessary information and act as liaison between all parties when required
• Liaise with all third party providers in a timely manner.
• Monitors store incident reporting, escalating as appropriate to Retail Management
• Follow up incident reports and associated action plans
• Manage workers compensation claims through liaising with employee, insurers and rehabilitation providers.
• Manage the wage reimbursement schedule for workers compensation
  

Skills & Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in an HR or People & Culture role (retail experience preferred).
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organised, efficient, able to juggle multiple admin tasks
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Service oriented – responsive and helpful
• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and grow in the role.
• Ability to influence and build strong relationships
• Ability to work effectively in both a reactive and proactive manner
• A continuous improvement mindset - always looking for ways to streamline processes, scale operations, and find smarter ways of working
• Proactive, and ready to roll up your sleeves to support the People & Culture team and contribute to cross-functional projects as needed
• You embody our values and actively foster a positive, inclusive, and engaged workplace culture
  

As part of the APG family, you’ll enjoy:

• 50% offall our brands
• Flexible workingoptions – hybrid WFH and beautiful studio/office space
• 4pm Friday finishesand true work/life balance
• Birthday leave+ monthly social events, morning teas & more
• Employee Assistance Programfor you and your family