People Business Partner - Wa & Sa

In its 185^th year, David Jones is currently in the midst of a dynamic organisational wide transformation as it transitions back into Australian ownership. With a focus on delivering our Vision2025+ strategy, along with our evolution to a Thriving culture, the People Business Partner will play a crucial role in delivering the people agenda across our David Jones teams in WA and SA. You will partner with a large group of highly engaged retail leaders across the two states to deliver the people strategy while maximising the capability of our people and teams.

Based in Perth with occasional travel to Adelaide, this dynamic role includes involvement in change/transformation projects, coaching of business leaders, collaborating with the wider people team and building strong relationships across the business to provide solution-orientated outcomes. Reporting into the National People (HR) Manager, this role has a strong support network to ensure continued career development is realised. We are looking for an emerging highly talented, driven and commercially astute HR professional looking to make a real impact.

Key responsibilities 

• Partner with our retail leadership teams to execute the people strategy
• Lead conversations around talent management, succession planning and team engagement
• Lead and contribute to key strategic projects across the corporate and wider People Teams
• Facilitate and lead projects relating to organizational change and transformation
• Mix the commercial objectives with the needs of our people to create engaging environments
• Provide ongoing coaching, training and support to retail leadership teams

The Ideal Candidate will have

• Experience in a similar HR or People Business Partner position
• An ability to influence via strong relationships across a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to collaborative with HR COE’s to deliver HR strategies
• Lead career, talent development, remuneration and benefits discussions
• Coach and mentor leaders regarding HR processes and initiatives
• Strong communication skills with a focus on customer experience
• Degree qualification and experience within a fast paced retail environment are ideal but not essential

Why work for us? 

• Unique opportunity to be part of a highly engaged, successful team, focused on the transformation of an iconic Australian brand
• A competitive remuneration package including performance-based incentives
• Hybrid working arrangements in our stores and from home that provide appropriate work/life balance
• Generous employee discounts across David Jones and access to partner benefits
• An additional day of leave for your birthday along with time to support charitable work
• Opportunities to support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility program
• Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices, driving change in the retail landscape
• Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions

About Us

Since 1838, David Jones’ limitless quest for innovation and progress established us as Australia’s original influencer in fashion & lifestyle. Today, our vision and purpose to continue this legacy is to be the destination that inspires, with experiences and services Like No Other.

Our current parent company, Woolworths Holdings Limited (JSE:WHL) have entered into a binding agreement for Anchorage Capital Partners to acquire David Jones, bringing our business back into Australian ownership and securing the next chapter of our growth journey.

Anchorage is one of Australia’s leading and most highly experienced private equity firms, who will leverage their deep industry expertise, hands-on approach with management, and continued investment to drive key initiatives to grow the David Jones business and deliver sustainable future performance.

David Jones is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.