HR Engagement Administrator

About Us

Lowes is an iconic family-owned brand operating nationally for over 120 years and have grown to become one of Australia's largest menswear and Schoolwear retailers with over 190 stores.

This is an exciting time to join Lowes, as we continue to expand our retail footprint across the country.

The Role

As the HR Engagement Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in driving employee engagement across our brand-new internal communications platform, whilst also supporting various aspects of human resources and workplace health and safety (WHS).

This multifaceted role involves content creation, coaching and training teams about the app, general HR Admin and WHS support. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of our internal communications app, facilitating effective communication and collaboration across the organisation.

Based at our Sydney Head Office and reporting to the Head of People, this role would suit a recent graduate or someone looking to gain experience in a HR role.

What are you accountable for?

• Coordination and development of the new internal communications platform
• Working with Marketing to ensure internal messaging is aligned to business goals
• Develop and share engaging content, including announcements, competition’s and good news stories
• Supporting the implementation of the new platform in collaboration with the Head of People
• Liaising with key stakeholders to ensure content across the platform is up to date, timely and engaging
• Super user of the platform – assisting with all user administration queries, as well as coaching and training all levels of users, for example, department heads.
• Be the “go-to” and advocate for this platform, from implementation, to launch and beyond
• Provide general support to Regional HR Managers and Head of People.

What we offer

• Ongoing development - ongoing training, support, and growth opportunities.
• Flexible working – hybrid working arrangements available
• Work/life balance - with a strong culture that is inspired by family values, we have a strong focus on work/life balance with reasonable work hours.
• Discounts – an extremely favourable staff discount
• Supportive environment - work with a strong and supportive team, with ongoing recognition and a real sense of ownership of your work. 

What will make you successful:

• Experience within a HR role (HR admin, L&D etc) or Retail is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling content and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Self-driven with a flair for creativity, and the passion and confidence to showcase and maximise new ideas
• Tertiary qualification in HR is desirable
• Ability to work collaboratively, with flexibility and resilience to adapt as circumstances evolve
• Great organisational and time management skills with strong attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task
• High levels of professionalism and confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal skills.