Human Resources Generalist
Job No:
WHS137
Location:
Woolloomooloo
- Retail Sector | Inner CBD Location | Permanent Full-Time Position with flexible working
- Generalist Role with Stakeholder Responsibility
- Opportunity for HR Professional Seeking an exciting new role
About the Company:
WHSmith is an iconic and historic British retailer focusing on news, books, and convenience, and is a renowned, competitive leader in the travel market worldwide.
Scope of Position:
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join us on this journey. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of this exciting growth and join a well-known international company that places a high emphasis on its people, its customers, and products.
Reporting to the People and Projects Director, we are looking for a Human Resources Generalist to support the Australian operations in this hands-on role. Your primary responsibilities will be to partner with internal key stakeholders to take accountability for the recruitment & selection activity and additionally, contribute towards the delivery of timely advice and support across performance management, training & development, remuneration & benefits, reward & recognition, and more.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a diverse range of projects and initiatives in a true business partner approach that will help to shape the HR agenda for the business.
This role is based in our Support Office in Woolloomooloo within walking distance to public transport, cafes, exercise equipment, bike and walking tracks, and leafy green parks.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Coordinating recruitment, training and development, and retention activities to ensure a suitably skilled workforce
- Ensuring the compliance and consistent application of HR policies, industrial instruments, procedures, and processes
- Initiating and engaging with the HR strategic initiatives and programs
- Develop and contribute to the review, implementation, creation, and monitoring of internal policies and procedures along with providing on-going coaching of employees around the translation and implementation of Company policies
- Provide support, counselling, mediation and advice to employees; resolving conflicts and disagreements in a professional manner whilst maintaining effective relationships and fostering a collaborative working environment.
- Human Resources administration
- Assist with the administration of the fortnightly payroll
- Manage Workers Compensation Claims
Skills & Experience:
- Experience with award interpretation (specifically GRIA and FFIA)
- Tertiary qualifications in Industrial Relations or Human Resources
- Ability to develop productive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- 3+ years' experience in an HR environment
- Ability to confidently build trust and credibility and maintain relationships at all levels of the organisation
- Highly developed organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload along with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong administration skills and attention to detail
- Must have commercial acumen and proven sound HR generalist knowledge
Please use the apply button making sure you include your CV and a covering letter indicating your salary expectations.
Recruiters, we appreciate your interest, but we will not be engaging at this stage, thanks!