Due to the continuous success and growth of our business, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Brighton Support Office team as an Employment Relations Advisor.

The role is Part Time (0.8) - 4 days per week. 

Who Are We?

Retail Prodigy Group are the master retail franchise partner for NIKE Stores across Australia and New Zealand and the Retail Operations Partner for Samsung Stores across Australia and Direct to Consumer Online Retail Partner for Mattel in Australia and New Zealand. With an extensive portfolio of Retail stores, we are a team of talented and passionate retailers, committed to setting a new benchmark in retail.

The role:

Reporting to our HR Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and leading employment relations processes, compliance and projects to ensure appropriate outcomes, resolution and industry best practice. 

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting HR strategies that drive high performance business results
• Oversee all ER cases end to end, ensuring high quality documentation and record keeping
• Partner with HR Business Partners to coach and advise leaders on performance management processes, ensuring best practice tools, resources and support are available to leaders across the organisation. 
• Conduct workplace investigations, disciplinary processes and outcomes ensuring Australia and New Zealand guidelines are met and employee experience is upheld
• Provide expert advice and coaching on performance management, investigations, grievances, and industrial relations matters
• Support HR team with policy development, change management, and training initiatives.
• Support and represent the business on external mediation processes with FairWork and Employment Relations Authority NZ.
• Support HR projects that are aimed at improvement of processes to enhance employee experience and drive organisational effectiveness.
• Support HR & Payroll Compliance processes to ensure policies, procedures, contracts and payroll is in accordance with industry awards and standards
• Oversee grievance & ER reporting, identify trends and provide insights to key stakeholders
• Support and assist all facets of the business in undertaking and implementing HR processes including but not limited to, performance appraisals, disciplinary processes, training & development activities, policies and processes.
• Facilitate and guide leaders through the corrective action process and termination processes, ensuring guidance in line with State, Federal legislation and Fair Work/Modern Award.
• Contribute to HR and Employee experience projects and initiatives proactively.

The successful Employment Relations Advisor will have the following:

• 3+ years HR Generalist experience of AUS/NZ practices.
• Experience with the retail industry is preferred 
• Proven and demonstrated experience working with an employment relations focused HR role. 
• Previous experience working within a growth organisation would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding and experience working with Modern Awards, policy development and compliance 
• Experience in New Zealand employment practices would be advantageous 
• A strong understanding of Human Resource activities across the employee life cycle including legal compliance and associated HR legislative requirements.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

What’s in it for you?

You will be a part of an inclusive team with a strong customer and stores focus, exciting career opportunities and receive excellent employee benefits!

• Flexible Part Time employment - 4 days per week
• WFH/WFO hybrid working model - 1 day work from home preferably on Thursdays, aligned to the HR team. 
• Birthday leave - a paid day off to celebrate your special day.
• Recognition of performance and contribution with Monthly MVP awards - access to MVP vouchers to purchase store products!
• Ongoing Training & Development to support your growth in the business and your career.
• Opportunity to attend RPG's Annual Conference for Store Managers and our Support team.
• An opportunity to work with a team and business that has very well-defined Purpose, Blueprint and Values. 
• Access to THRIVE our Workplace Wellbeing and Mental Health program, including a range of holistic wellbeing and EAP support services.
• Paid Bonuses for referring Top Talent to the RPG business. 

You will be a part of a hardworking team with a vibrant culture, exciting career opportunities, and excellent employee benefits!

Due to the fast paced nature of our business, the vacancy close date may be subject to change. Don't delay and apply as soon as possible, so you don't miss out. We will assess applications as they are received.

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Residency Note: To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be an Australian or NZ citizen or have an appropriate visa to live and work in Australia. Further information can be obtained from the Australian Department of Immigration.

All offers are subject to successful security & police checks.