People Business Partner

Posted Monday 7 July 2025 at 2:00 pm

Why Lorna Jane?

At Lorna Jane, we're more than just activewear; we're a movement that inspires women to live their best, most active lives. We're passionate about empowering our team and customers alike, with a commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. When you join Lorna Jane, you're joining a family that values growth, wellbeing, and making a positive impact.

What is the role?

Reporting into the General Manager of People and Capability and forming part of a collaborative P&C team, we are seeking an experienced People Business Partner to join our Brisbane Head Office.

In this role, you will play a critical part in driving Lorna Jane's people strategy by partnering with leaders of the business to provide guidance on HR best practices, leadership development, and people management.

What You'll be doing

As our People Business Partner, you'll:

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, aligning people strategies with business goals and driving organisational effectiveness.
• Lead and manage employee relations matters including investigations, grievances, and terminations across retail and HQ teams.
• Coach and support leaders on workforce planning, performance conversations, and conflict resolution.
• Use people metrics and workforce analytics to provide insights and influence strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with workplace legislation and provide expert guidance on Modern Awards and HR risk management.
• Design and implement talent and succession strategies that build leadership capability and future-proof the business.
• Champion culture initiatives and lead people-related change across business units.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR systems, processes, and tools to support scalable growth.
• Collaborate across departments to deliver commercial and cultural outcomes aligned with company values.
• Foster a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, building strong relationships with stakeholders to support internal mobility and employee growth.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who has:

• 3+ years' experience in HR Generalist/Business Partner role.
• Knowledge and understanding of employment-related legislation and Award interpretation.
• People leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive change.
• The ability to effectively partner with all levels of leadership within the business.
• Effective time management to plan and organise with competing priorities.
• Exceptional employment relations case management experience including complex and difficult matters.
• Robust problem-solving skills and decision-making.
• Ability to communicate effectively and with intention.
• Advantageous if you also have Health and Safety experience.

Our Commitment to you

At Lorna Jane, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. We embrace diversity in all its forms and have worked hard to ensure our hiring practices are fair and free from bias.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage candidates who may need special accommodations during the recruitment process to let us know how we can support you by emailing careers@lornajane.com.au.

Why you'll love working here (HQ)

Prime Location: Enjoy free onsite parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.

Onsite Café: Start your day right with our Nourish Café, where you can enjoy healthy and delicious meals without leaving the office.

Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of generous discounts on the latest Lorna Jane collections, so you can live the active life we promote.

Early Access: Be the first to see and experience our new collections before they hit the stores. As part of the HQ team, you'll get exclusive early access to view our latest designs.

Community Engagement: Get involved in company events and initiatives that support and inspire our community. You'll have the chance to participate in events that align with our mission of empowering women to live their best lives.

Team Spirit: Join a supportive team that's more like a family. We celebrate our wins together and collaborate to make a real impact.