Hr Business Partner

ABOUT US

To ‘Cotton On’ to something means to understand or discover the potential of a great idea. As a Group, we’ve always believed in big ideas matched with a fierce will to bring them to life.  In 30 years, the Cotton On Group has grown to become Australia’s largest value fashion group, with seven brands in 20 countries across the world, driven by a team of over 20,000 passionate people, and growing.  

We make the most of today and always look to tomorrow for new and exciting opportunities. We get involved, roll up our sleeves and make things happen. Join our team in our shared belief that we can make a difference to the lives of everyone we touch – from our backyard to the world.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you a dedicated individual who puts people at the forefront? Do you have a knack for fostering positive employee experiences? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team supporting Supre, Factorie, Typo and Ceres Life as a HR Business Partner. In this position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our team members thrive and excel in their roles.

Primarily, your key responsibility will be to be a strategic partner to the brand GM’s and their Leadership teams to implement HR strategies that align with our vision, while delivering best in class experiences for our fast-paced network. By collaborating closely with our brand leaders, you will drive HR initiatives that enhance the employee experience and support the brand in delivering their strategic goals. Additionally, you will be providing expertise and guidance on HR best practices and be a trusted resource for all people matters.

Your expertise will extend to leadership capability and coaching managers on effective people management, engagement, performance and culture. By staying up to date with local and industry regulations, you will ensure compliance and minimise any potential risks to our team and business. Furthermore, you'll contribute to the implementation of talent development programs, using performance-driven and people insights to shape workforce planning and succession frameworks.

If you're passionate about creating a positive impact on the lives of our team members and are driven by the opportunity to support them in reaching their full potential, then this role is tailor-made for you. Join us in fostering a thriving environment where people are empowered to be their best.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

•   Demonstrated experience in a similar Human Resources / Business Partner role
•   Experience working in a similar retail environment
•   Degree / Qualification in Human Resources is preferred
•   Experience coaching people to deliver feedback, proven ability in dispute resolution and proactive on finding the best solutions for people
•   Confidence in local and industry legislations and ability to inspect any changes that may impact the people strategy
•   Ability to use your judgement to make impactful decisions that will inspire a positive outcome
•   Strong communication skills with the ability to create meaningful work relationships that best support our people

BENEFITS

We are committed to personal and professional development, which is supported by an ever growing and expanding structure. We believe our people deserve the best space to their best work and to support this we provide:

👕 50% team member discount for all of our 7 brands.
💪‍ A world class office with a state-of-the-art Wellness Centre featuring spa therapists, holistic health experts and free fitness classes (think reformer Pilates classes, personal training sessions, yoga studio, spin room and run club!)
👶🏼 A brand-new childcare centre onsite – incredible facilities, indoor and outdoor play areas, subsidised cost, and your kids are right next door!
☕️ The Beckley, our in-house café with chef prepared healthy meals, coffee and snacks. You can also grab a nutritious take home meal, taking the stress out of dinner time.
💻 Flexible working – enabling you to find the right working rhythm to be at your best.
💰 Competitive salary packaging – ensuring we are constantly benchmarking to industry.
🛎 On-site concierge, let us help you get your life sorted with dry cleaning, car wash and more.
📞 An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
🍼 Returning from maternity leave (or primary carer parental leave)? Work part-time and get paid full-time for 2 months, all part of supporting you during your transition back to work.
🎉 Team mingle celebrations, speaker’s series, surprise and delight moments – the magic happens when we get together.
🐩 Do you have a dog?  Bring them into the office.  We love them!

At Cotton On, we are focused on building a culture centred in belonging, and we are committed to creating workplaces where each individual can show up as their whole self, having an equal opportunity to succeed with us.

We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us.

We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers.

If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at *******@cottonon.com.au so we may support you in completing the job application process.