Head of Employee Relations and Advisory

3 weeks ago

Mulgrave, Australia Kmart Full time

**Brighter Futures Start Here**

Kmart Group comprises two of the most loved iconic retail brands - Kmart (operating in Australia and New Zealand) and Target Australia. As Australia’s largest non-food retailer, we operate as one business, with two brands that touch the lives of almost 2 million customers every week across the communities we serve.

Owned by Wesfarmers Limited, in addition to Kmart and Target, Kmart Group also comprises ANKO Global and KAS Group Asia. We operate over 450 stores across Australia and New Zealand, have offices in Australia and around the world, and employ nearly 50,000 team members all focused on making everyday living brighter by providing great value products at the best prices for Australian and New Zealand families.

**Join the team**:
The People and Capability (P&C) team are on a mission to make Kmart and Target a great place to work and grow together, enabling all our team members to be successful and reach their full potential. As a pivotal and esteemed internal function, we continuously pioneer contemporary approaches that unlock optimal value and bring about sustainable business improvement.

Due to an internal progression, we present a unique opportunity for an adept, commercially savvy, and inspiring senior leader to spearhead our
**Employee Relations and Advisory** team. This role offers a remarkable chance to leave an indelible mark as you craft and lead the implementation of an integrated employee relations strategy and framework across two iconic retail brands.

Situated at Kmart's National Office in Mulgrave, this role reports directly to the Chief People & Capability Officer for Kmart and Target.

**What you’ll be doing**:
As
**Head of Employee Relations and Advisory**, your responsibilities will include:

- Leading the development and implementation of a contemporary Employee Relations and Advisory strategy and framework for Kmart and Target.
- Oversee the delivery of a comprehensive enterprise bargaining schedule in line with the corporate plan and strategy.
- Spearhead the continued refinement and expansion of the Advisory services model, ensuring the seamless delivery of end-to-end HR case management.
- Lead the management of employment and bargaining related litigation across Kmart and Target. This includes appearing on the behalf of our brands at the Fair Work Commission and in other tribunals (as required), effectively navigating legal landscapes.
- Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, including payroll and compliance and related activities.
- Development and continued renewal of ER related policies, documentation and processes for best practice and regulatory compliance.
- Engage and inspire a large team of high performing HR professionals, providing ongoing mentorship, guidance, and support for their growth and development.
- Leverage your expertise to influence and lobby external parties on workplace relations policy, contributing to the broader industry landscape.

**To be successful in this role you’ll have**:

- Demonstrable employee relations experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, preferably in the retail industry.
- Track record of successfully developing and delivering Employee Relations strategies and solutions that deliver optimal outcomes for team engagement and business return.
- Extensive enterprise bargaining experience, with capability to negotiate with multiple unions across a geographically dispersed work environment.
- An engaging, passionate and ‘no ego’ leadership style with deft collaboration, communication, influencing and stakeholder management capability.
- Extensive experience in leading, engaging and developing high performing teams.
- Sound negotiator, with strong advocacy skills to deliver successful and cost-effective management of disputes/litigation.
- Proven experience developing ER related communication, processes and documentation (e.g. policies, procedures, contracts, internal and external communications)
- Skilled in workplace relations lobbying and management of third-party representatives
- Tertiary qualifications in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Law (preferably MBA qualified)

**Benefits we’ll offer you**:

- Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.
- A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart and Bunnings
- Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health - with over 60 suppliers
- We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
- We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
- A dynamic learning and support program
- Opportunity to fast track your career through our

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