Human Resources (HR) Manager

apartmentRobert Half placeSouth Yarra calendar_month5/6/26

The Company

Our client is a well-established Australian retail organisation with a strong national footprint and a passionate customer-focused workforce. Following a period of growth and organisational evolution, they are seeking an experienced HR Manager to support in the interim whilst they hire a long-term resource.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead the people function across a national workforce, providing both operational & strategic HR support.

Supported by a Talent Acquisition & HR Advisor, this is a hands-on role where you will assist across the employee lifecycle, coach and develop leaders, manage pre-payroll activities and for a longer-term resource, drive initiatives focused on engagement, performance and capability uplift.

This opportunity is available on either a temporary assignment for approximately 2 months with potential to extend, or for the right candidate it has the potential to convert permanent. They operate Monday-Friday, 38 hour week, 100% office based.

Duties

Manage employee relations matters, providing advice and guidance on investigations, performance management, disciplinary processes and conflict resolution.
Oversee performance management frameworks, talent development and succession planning activities.
Maintain and continuously improve HR policies, procedures and systems.
Support payroll processes through pre-payroll review activities, ensuring accuracy of leave payments and employment-related changes.
Coach, mentor and support the Talent Acquisition & HR Advisor, contributing to the growth and capability of the HR function.

Your Profile

Previous experience in a similar hands on HR Manager or standalone senior HR role - essential
Previous experience in retail, or a similar fast-paced industry - essential
Previous experience with pre-payroll - highly desirable
Previous experience with Employment Hero - highly desirable
Be immediately available to start!

Perks & Benefits

Be part of a growing and evolving business with exciting transformation initiatives underway
Staff discounts and employee incentives
Potential opportunity for long-term permanency

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Reference Number:

06810-0013449300

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