People Advisor - Contract

Brand Collective; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet-friendly workspace

Generous discounts

LK Group discounts

Sample sales access

Leave when it matters

Novated leasing

Loyalty rewards

Well-being matters

Job summary

Brand Collective in Melbourne is seeking a People & Culture Advisor on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support our Retail portfolio with HR advice across the employee lifecycle. This hands-on role partners with P&C Business Partners, the Head of People and retail leaders to deliver practical people solutions, from employee relations to cyclical activities and HRIS administration.

You will build relationships across the retail network, act as a trusted contact for leaders and team members, and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR, People & Culture or HR Advisory role, ideally within retail or multi-site environments.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation, ER and HR policies.
• Confident building relationships with leaders and team members at all levels.
• Highly organised and responsive with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted first point of contact for general P&C queries across Retail.
• Support P&C Business Partners with performance, capability, remuneration and cyclical activities.
• Assist with ER case management, investigations, documentation and resolution.
• Coordinate employee benefits, onboarding, contract variations and offboarding.
• Manage Dayforce requests and HRIS processes, including reporting and testing.
• Support compliance training, surveys, talent and succession planning.
• Prepare people communications and process documentation for stakeholders.
• Analyse people metrics and identify process improvements.

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

Join our People & Culture team as a People & Culture Advisor on a 12-month fixed term contract, supporting our Retail portfolio across a broad range of people matters.

This is a hands-on generalist role where you’ll work closely with People & Culture Business Partners, the Head of People and retail leaders to deliver practical people solutions across the employee lifecycle. From supporting employee relations and performance processes through to cyclical people activities, HRIS administration and people initiatives, you’ll play an important role in keeping our people processes running smoothly.

You’ll build strong relationships across our retail network and become a trusted point of contact for leaders and team members, while gaining exposure to a broad range of P&C activity within a fast-paced, multi-site retail environment.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Act as a trusted first point of contact for general P&C queries across Retail, triaging the People inbox and providing practical guidance
• Support P&C Business Partners with performance, capability, remuneration, employee relations and cyclical people activities
• Assist with ER case management, investigations, documentation and resolution, as well as store closure processes
• Coordinate employee benefits, onboarding, contract variations, offboarding and other employee lifecycle activities
• Manage Dayforce requests and HRIS processes, including workflows, reporting and release-cycle testing
• Support compliance training, engagement surveys, talent and succession planning and other people initiatives
• Prepare people communications, guides, templates and process documentation for Retail and Support Office stakeholders
• Analyse people metrics and salary data, identify process improvements and explore AI-enabled ways to streamline P&C processes

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience in an HR, People & Culture or HR Advisory role, ideally within retail or another multi-site environment
• Strong understanding of people processes, employment legislation, ER and HR policies
• Confident building relationships with leaders and team members at all levels
• Highly organised and responsive, with excellent attention to detail and follow-through
• Comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and practical advice
• Commercially minded, with an understanding of how people activity can support broader business outcomes
• Experience with HRIS platforms such as Dayforce would be highly regarded, as would an interest in using technology and AI to improve processes

JUST SOME PERKS WE OFFER

• Pet-friendly workspace – Yes, your furry friend can join you at work!
• Product allowance & Generous discounts – Up to 50% off top brands like Reebok, Superdry, and Elka Collective!
• Exclusive LK Group discounts – Treat yourself to savings at Daniel’s Donuts, Hommey, Snooze & more!
• Access to sample sales – Exclusive to Brand Collective team members only.
• Leave when it matters – Celebration leave, paid parental leave, volunteer leave.
• Novated leasing – Drive your dream car with ease.
• Loyalty rewards – We celebrate your milestones with generous service awards!
• Well-being matters – Corporate Discount on Health Cover, Free access to Mental Health Professionals through our Employee Assistance Program.

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

If you’re a people-focused HR professional looking for a broad generalist opportunity where you can make an impact across a large retail network, we’d love to hear from you.

ABOUT BRAND COLLECTIVE

Brand Collective is one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear & sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300+ stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business and an extensive wholesale network. Our portfolio ranges from iconic heritage to timeless contemporary, from street culture to considered craftsmanship, and from private label to international luxury fashion brands. We bring brands to life!

At Brand Collective our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We value diversity and inclusion in all forms, thus hire based on capability and performance. If you feel like your skills align with the role and company culture, apply today to bring brands to life!

Please note: at this time, Brand Collective are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role, and will not be liable for any unsolicited candidate profiles or associated fees. We encourage applicants to apply directly to this posting if they would like to be considered for this opportunity. The advertising of this role may close earlier than the listed date, and we encourage applicants to apply early.