Director of People and Culture

1 day ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Talent Mill Full time
About The Talent Mill

The Talent Mill Recruitment division is a bespoke recruitment consultancy and talent acquisition specialist within the fashion, lifestyle, and retail industries. We have more than 10 years of specialist expertise with luxury retail, Australian & Contemporary designer, beauty, and lifestyle brands globally.

Our Offer
  • We discover, recognize, and connect inspiring individuals to the most desirable brands as trusted support to founder-led start-ups, SME's, and multinational corporations within the fashion & retail industry.
Award-Winning Luxury Fashion Brand Seeks Experienced Director

We are seeking an exceptional Director of People and Culture to join our renowned Australian Luxury brand based in Melbourne. This key appointment will partner with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) on a broad range of people and culture projects.

About the Role
  • This is a hands-on, fast-paced, varied generalist HR & Recruitment role requiring you to focus on both operational and value-adding HR initiatives/projects simultaneously.
  • You will build a People & Culture strategy and roadmap that aligns business drivers with creating an amazing employee experience for our people.
  • You will develop and implement strategies to attract, recruit, and retain top talent.
  • You will lead performance management processes, providing guidance and support to managers and employees to facilitate ongoing feedback and development opportunities.
  • You will drive initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that learning and development opportunities are accessible and inclusive for all employees.
  • You will collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute HR policies and procedures that support a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
  • You will manage employee relations, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievances, with a focus on promoting a positive and supportive work environment conducive to learning and growth.
  • You will stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in HR and learning and development, implementing innovative solutions to enhance the employee experience and drive organisational success.
  • You will provide broad HR generalist advice & guidance.
  • You will develop a variety of HR initiatives to drive engagement, shape culture, and develop people.
  • You will implement Talent management & Succession planning initiatives.
  • You will oversee retail recruitment through effective partnering with the senior retail team.
  • You will oversee Employee Safety and Well-being management.
About You
  • You will have strong, in-depth HR experience and knowledge across the entire employee life cycle gained within a high-end retailer.
  • You will have a passion for innovative and resourceful retail recruitment.
  • You will have evident passion for people and progressive/innovative HR practices.
  • You will have an ability to coach and drive leadership capability through different levels of management.
  • You will have strong ability to influence & handle multiple stakeholders.
  • You will have excellent interpersonal skills & a confident communicator.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary of $120,000 - $150,000 AUD per annum.
  • Generous discount & company benefits.
  • An opportunity to work with an exceptional brand that is well established in the Australian market.


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