People Advisor

Are you a people-person with a passion for HR and a talent for problem solving? Are you passionate about empowering employees, fostering a positive work culture and have the drive to make a real impact in the workplace? If so, we are on the lookout for a talented People Advisor to join the team! 

What’s the role?

Reporting to the People Business Partner – Sydney & Melbourne Retail, you will implement and drive HR initiatives that keep our employees engaged and motivated! You will be the first point of contact for all things HR across NSW and VIC, providing guidance and support to managers and frontline leaders including, employee relations coaching, leadership and support to ensure leaders and managers are equipped to deliver business operational goals through their teams. As the People Advisor you will play a pivotal role in shaping our workplace culture and driving success. 

Further to the above your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead and coach managers to develop employee capability and handle all employee relations issues, including under performance, grievances, conflicts and investigations, misconducts, absence management
• Provide reporting and insights to managers and frontline managers to enable them to manage the operational requirements of the business
• Oversee the onboarding of all new employees and conduct exit interviews for all Leaders and High Potential employees
• Manage the end-to-end Apprenticeship program
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to ensure managers are following the correct recruitment process and leading the managers in the recruitment of staff
• Assist with the coordination and facilitation of people training for all employees
• Ensure the correct employee and job information data are accurate and up-to-date in the HRIS system
• Employee relations responsibilities including ensuring compliance is adhered to and accurate modern award interpretation
• Support the design, development, delivery and management of communications relevant to change initiatives

About you

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of the Fair Work Act and other relevant employment legislation
• Previous experience managing investigations and performance management issues end to end
• Previous experience providing HR support within a retail environment – desirable
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders
• Ability to work autonomously
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Benefits of working for us:

• Thorough and ongoing training provided to support you in all aspects of your role.
• Career and development opportunities - providing you with a sense of purpose and direction, you drive your destiny with Inchcape.
• Supportive team environment - We foster a positive and supportive team culture and thrive on working well together.
• Enjoy more time doing that you love with additional days off including an annual Wellbeing Leave Day and annual Volunteering Leave Day each year.
• Access to our employee benefits program including company car rental program and discounts on vehicle purchases, plus many more!

Our Sydney and Melbourne retail teams are part of the global Inchcape group where locally Inchcape Australasia employs over 1,300 team members across Australia and New Zealand and has a diverse portfolio spanning distribution, retailing and logistics. Want to know more about what it is like to work at Inchcape? Please visit our website www.inchcape.com.au

Interested? 

This is a great opportunity to join an organisation that supports personal development, career growth, celebrates diversity and recognises the benefits a culture of inclusion brings to our workplace and customer experience.

If you believe you have the skills, experience and motivation to succeed in this role, apply today and don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity!

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in working with us.​