HR Advisor

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We’re looking for a confident and experienced HR Advisor to partner closely with our retail leaders and the wider business. In this hands-on role, you’ll build strong relationships, provide trusted HR advice and deliver people-focused initiatives that make a real impact.

With a blend of operational and project work, you’ll coach and support leaders through ER/IR matters, help embed best practices across our stores and contribute to a high-performing culture. Ideally, you’ve worked in retail and can draw on that experience alongside your strong understanding of Australian HR practices to hit the ground running.

If you’re a natural problem solver who thrives on building partnerships and getting things done, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Be Doing

• Partner with retail leaders to coach and imbed new initiatives
• Deliver sound ER and IR advice to support the business
• Manage all ER investigations & provide advice on suggested outcomes
• Manage all incoming enquiries relating to HR
• Managing administrations tasks, including contract creation
• Provide direction on policies & practices
• Coach & develop managers across the areas of performance and engagement
• Maintain a working knowledge of the retail award & standard employment practices
• Contribute to ongoing HR projects supporting both the retail teams & the support office.
• Partner with Payroll to ensuing processes are followed
• Managing several projects with differing prioritization
• Drive a high performing culture

What’s In It For You

• Fantastic Pyrmont location, brand new modern office
• Career growth and investment in your development
• Transformational Business
• Supportive leader
• 40% staff discount on all store products
• Birthday leave
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Who You Are

• 2+ years' experience as an HR advisor, preferably within the Retail industry
• Experience working in Retail
• Able to build strong relationships and engage positively with retail & leadership teams
• Proven ability to work in an extremely fast-paced, high-volume role
• You have a high emotional IQ, someone who is resilient & flexible
• Culturally aligned to Team values and fosters a sense of cohesion and collaboration among colleagues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong professional admin skills
• Highly detail-oriented and organised
• Flexible with the ability to work under pressure and multi-task to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A self-starter with high energy and a strong work ethic, able to move projects forward

Who We Are

It all started from one simple idea: We're all going somewhere.

Founded in Australia in 1927, STRAND traversed its way to becoming the household name for being the destination store for bags while being a proud evolution and celebration of its rich Australian heritage.

With an online store and over 300 physical stores across Australia and New Zealand, we are shaping a global company that drives innovation and opportunities. We are a collective of experts who are constantly evolving, soaring out of our comfort zone, and have a thirst to engage and inspire people with the stories, initiatives, and direction that bring out the best in themselves and others.

At STRAND, we believe in putting people first. We work hard to ensure we are collaborative, humble and results-driven. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team that thrives on passion and purpose, there's never been a better time to join us. Apply today!

Please note this is a permanent, full-time position with 3-4 days onsite. Full Australian working rights required. Advisor or Senior level will be considered.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Retail

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