Talent Acquisition/HR Advisor

2 days ago

South Yarra, Victoria, Australia Jo Mercer Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Jo Mercer and Wittner Australia, both part of The Shoe Group, are seeking a passionate and driven Talent Acquisition/HR Advisor to join our HR team. This is a newly created full-time position and will be based at our Jo Mercer Support Office in South Yarra.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you'll take ownership of end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for both brands, while also contributing to broader HR operations and employee engagement initiatives. You'll collaborate closely with hiring managers and team leaders to ensure smooth processes and help foster a vibrant, connected workplace culture.

Why This Role Is a Great Fit

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with recruitment experience, ideally in retail, together with a solid understanding of general HR practices. As part of a small but agile HR team, you'll have the chance to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact from day one.

What You'll Be Doing (but not limited to)

  • Leading full-cycle recruitment and partnering with hiring managers to attract top talent

  • Coordinating onboarding, inductions, and exit interviews

  • Supporting HR administration, compliance, and reporting

  • Driving employee engagement and retention initiatives

  • Assisting with the rollout of our People strategy across all HR pillars

  • Managing our HRIS platform, Employment Hero

  • Living and promoting our core values: Customer, Empowerment, Teamwork, Initiative, and Integrity

Perks & Benefits

  • Two complimentary pairs of shoes annually (one upon joining)

  • Career development opportunities in a growing company

  • Competitive salary and incentive scheme

  • Unlimited staff discount of up to 60%, plus family & friends discounts

  • Recruitment referral bonus

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Parental leave benefits

  • Access to exclusive online shopping discounts

  • Early access to your pay each week and more

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience in end-to-end recruitment, ideally across corporate and retail environments

  • Strong organisational and time management skills

  • A proactive, customer-focused approach with excellent communication abilities

  • Experience using Employment Hero HRIS (preferred)

  • Generalist HR knowledge including Fair Work, policies, and procedures

  • A genuine passion for workplace culture, engagement, and continuous improvement

  • Someone who can be the point of contact in the absence of the HR Manager

  • Be ok with working from the office full-time - we work better together face to face

We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, a down-to-earth personality, with a strong work ethic to complement our friendly and supportive team. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your application for consideration.

About Us

Established in 2016, The Shoe Group has expanded to represent 17 leading footwear brands across Australia and New Zealand. With over 400 retail outlets, more than 2000 employees, and dedicated support offices in Melbourne and Adelaide, the business continues to grow its presence nationally.

Jo Mercer has proudly operated in Australia since 1998 and Wittner since 1912. Built on the pillars of fashion, leather, and quality, both Jo Mercer and Wittner have established a strong presence locally and internationally. Our commitment to innovation and people is at the heart of our unique and supportive company culture.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Thank you for considering a career with us.

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