We’re looking for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join Brandbank’s People & Culture team, taking ownership of a dedicated portfolio of brands and partnering closely with leaders across our retail teams. In this role, you’ll act as a trusted partner to your brand leaders delivering practical HR advice, supporting employee relations matters, driving performance and development processes, assisting with recruitment needs, and contributing to key people initiatives that enhance our culture and employee experience. This role is perfect for someone who wants to broaden their HR skill set and move toward business partnering THE ROLE: Provide timely, high-quality HR advice to leaders across all people matters. Support employee relations cases, including conducting investigations and preparing recommendations. Coach and upskill leaders to confidently manage performance, development and people-related issues. Partner with the Talent team to support recruitment activity aligned to workforce planning needs. Ensure onboarding, contracts, and HR documentation are accurate and compliant. Support performance review cycles, probation reviews and development planning. Assist in delivering training initiatives, induction sessions and supporting succession planning. Manage HR reporting, including quarterly people metrics, exit interviews and compliance requirements. Support the delivery of people strategy projects. Partner with Payroll and HR Business Partners to identify trends, insights and continuous improvement opportunities. On-site role 5-days per week, based in our St Kilda Road offices. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: Previous experience in a HR role within a fast-paced retail environment. A tertiary qualification or equivalent in Human Resources or related field. Strong understanding of employment legislation, Awards and Agreements. Excellent relationship-building skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach. Strong communication, negotiation and conflict-resolution capabilities. Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities. High level of integrity, confidentiality and customer focus. WHY JOIN THE BRANDBANK GROUP TEAM? Generous discounts across all Brandbank Brands! Opportunity to work for a uniquely Australian Retail Group with a global vision Supportive team culture and environment Employee Referral Program – be rewarded for referring great new people to our team Health and Wellness initiatives with access to Employee Assistance Program Brandbank Day – An additional day's leave to use however you like – whether it's for life admin, cultural celebrations, or simply recharging. You & Your Mate – Yes, we mean your dog! Bring your furry friend to work and make your day that little bit brighter. Sample Sales – Exclusive access to product samples at great prices – a fun and exciting benefit for anyone who loves our brands. Pantry Perks – Free breakfast and snacks available on-site for a quick pick-me-up. End-of-Trip Facilities – Including bike stands, showers, towel service, and ironing boards for those commuting in active ways. ABOUT BRANDBANK GROUP: Brandbank was founded on bold creative thinking. We exist to ensure that the entire experience of a brand is brilliantly designed and beautifully connected, and the customer is at the heart of everything we do. Our growing business is built on a house of carefully curated brands, each chosen for a specific reason to deliver rich connections to our customers. Brandbank Group consists of Seed Heritage, Unison, allkinds, Commonry, kikki.K & FINE-DAY. To learn more and see all job listings, visit: https://www.brandbankgroup.com.au/our-talent/join-our-team Please note: Brandbank Group is not currently seeking support from recruitment agencies for this role and will not accept any unsolicited candidate profiles or associated fees. We encourage interested applicants to apply directly if they would like to be considered for this opportunity.
