AddressBAR Studio
International, collaborative and culturally engaged, BAR Studio specialises in the design of hotels and resorts throughout the world. Since 2003 we have established a portfolio of refined and sensitively realised projects. We are committed to design responses that form a sense of place, grounding each project in a material and aesthetic landscape. Above all else we value material and spatial quality, detail and the integrity of the designed outcome.
The key to creating successful design outcomes lies in our personal approach and our creative and professional collaboration with strong, cohesive and effective teams. We structure our studio so that key senior members are across all projects, ensuring each project is prioritised company-wide, and our directors and key staff are integrally involved in all aspects of design and delivery.
The Opportunity
Finding people who are a good fit for our studio is important to us. This position offers a truly exciting opportunity for a dedicated, innovative, and experienced HR Professional eager to embrace a stand-alone role and make a significant contribution. This is a genuine generalist role, providing comprehensive HR support across the studio.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the full employee lifecyle and manage end to end activities such as HRIS systems administration, recruitment, selection and induction, staff relations, remuneration and benefits administration, performance management, health, safety, and wellbeing.
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining company policies and best practice procedures, systems, and processes for related activities to support business success.
- Ensuring all company HR & OHS policies and procedures are compliant, up to date and reflect best practice and the current legislation. Ensure all staff understand and have agreed to follow HR & OHS Policies and procedures.
- Managing all HR compliance related matters and provide advice to the organisation on employment relations issues.
- Using knowledge of the human resource lifecycle, including recruitment and retention, compensation, training, and employee relations to provide tactical HR support to line managers.
- Assisting Managers in the six monthly review process and ensure all staff reviews have been performed and signed off in a timely manner.
- Managing the OH&S function
- Assisting in workforce planning activities, including analysing staffing needs, talent gaps, and recommending strategies
- Identifying, designing, or recommending new approaches, initiatives, policies, and procedures to ensure continuous improvement and positive, high performing workplace culture
- HR projects as required
Skills and Experience
- 5+ years of HR generalist experience.
- Experience in the interior design or architecture industry would be highly regarded.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR practices.
- A highly developed understanding of the HR lifecycle.
- A strong business acumen with the ability navigate a changing environment
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all organisational levels.
- Strong influencing and coaching skills with the ability to assist leaders and managers to resolve workplace issues and concerns.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
- Well-developed problem solving and decision making aptitude.
- A can do positive attitude, with a strong desire to grow and develop.
What is on Offer?
- Employee Assistance program
- Learning and development opportunities including Lunch & Learns, Artist talks, access to training and more.
- Hybrid Working arrangements
- Regular staff and team social events
- A brand-new studio in the heart of Collingwood
- Flexible working arrangements
- 12 weeks of Paid Parental leave
Apply Today
If you are excited by the chance to take the next step in your HR career and work for a leading designer, apply today by submitting your CV and a short cover letter.
To find out more about BAR and learn about our projects and team, please visit Please visit our website (www.barstudio.com).
