Human Resources Business Partner

7 days ago


Geelong, Australia Cotton On Group Full time

**ABOUT US**

To ‘Cotton On’ to something means to understand or discover the potential of a great idea. As a Group, we’ve always believed in big ideas matched with a fierce will to bring them to life. In 30 years, the Cotton On Group has grown to become Australia’s largest value fashion group, with seven brands in 20 countries across the world, driven by a team of over 20,000 passionate people, and growing.

We make the most of today and always look to tomorrow for new and exciting opportunities. We get involved, roll up our sleeves and make things happen. Join our team in our shared belief that we can make a difference to the lives of everyone we touch - from our backyard to the world.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

Are you passionate about empowering people and driving business success? We're looking for an HR Business Partner to join our team and work alongside business leaders to deliver people initiatives that elevate performance and build capability across the business.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with leadership teams to implement HR strategies that align with our goals, creating a high-performance culture and enhancing team member engagement. You’ll be at the forefront of driving people programs that help the business grow, from talent development, organisational effectiveness, and succession.

Your expertise will be crucial in coaching leaders on effective people management, performance, and culture. You’ll also ensure compliance with regulations, mitigate risks, and provide guidance on HR best practices. You’ll play a key role in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and have experiences that matter.

If you're driven by the opportunity to make a real impact and help people succeed, join us - we’d love to hear from you.

**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
- Demonstrated experience in a similar Human Resources / Business Partner role
- Experience working in a similar retail environment
- Degree / Qualification in Human Resources is preferred
- Experience coaching people to deliver feedback, proven ability in dispute resolution and proactive on finding the best solutions for people
- Confidence in local and industry legislations and ability to inspect any changes that may impact COG’s people strategy
- Ability to use your judgement to make impactful decisions that will inspire a positive outcome
- Strong communication skills with the ability to create meaningful work relationships that best support our people

**OUR CULTURE**

Here at the Cotton On Group our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are surrounded by great minds that inspire us, every single day. We are a close knit bunch who encourage and support each other to achieve big things.

On top of this, we know our future success depends on making responsible decisions. Through our Cotton On Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Cotton On Group, we truly believe we can create meaningful change - and that this is the right thing to do. Our people are our #1 Cotton On Foundation ambassadors and have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of thousands of people.

**BENEFITS**

We are committed to personal and professional development, which is supported by an ever growing and expanding structure. We believe our people deserve the best space to their best work and to support this we provide:
50% team member discount for all of our 7 brands. ‍
A world class office with a state-of-the-art Wellness Centre featuring spa therapists, holistic health experts and free fitness classes (think reformer Pilates classes, personal training sessions, yoga studio, spin room and run club)
A brand-new childcare centre onsite - incredible facilities, indoor and outdoor play areas, subsidised cost, and your kids are right next door
- ️ The Beckley, our in-house café with chef prepared healthy meals, coffee and snacks. You can also grab a nutritious take home meal, taking the stress out of dinner time.

Flexible working - enabling you to find the right working rhythm to be at your best.
Competitive salary packaging - ensuring we are constantly benchmarking to industry.
On-site concierge, let us help you get your life sorted with dry cleaning, car wash and more.
An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Returning from maternity leave (or primary carer parental leave)? Work part-time and get paid full-time for 2 months, all part of supporting you during your transition back to work.
Team mingle celebrations, speaker’s series, surprise and delight moments - the magic happens when we get together.
Do you have a dog? Bring them into the office. We love them
- At Cotton On, we are focused on building a culture centred in belonging, and we are committed to creating workplaces where each individual can show up as their whole self, having an equal opportunity to succeed with us. _
- We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and



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