People Advisor

Cremorne, Melbourne VIC | Full time |Contract | Retail / Apparel & Fashion We are seeking an experienced People Advisor to join a fast-paced retail organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract . This is a hands-on generalist HR role supporting leaders and team members across a national retail network. You will work closely with People & Culture Business Partners and senior leaders, providing practical advice across employee relations, performance, employee lifecycle activities, HR systems and broader people initiatives. Responsibilities • Act as a trusted first point of contact for general People & Culture queries. • Provide practical HR advice and support to retail leaders and team members. • Support employee relations matters, investigations, documentation and resolution. • Assist with performance, capability and remuneration processes. • Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, contract variations and other employee lifecycle activities. • Manage employee benefits and related people processes. • Support HRIS administration, workflows, reporting and system testing. • Assist with compliance training, engagement surveys, talent and succession planning. • Prepare people communications, guides, templates and process documentation. • Analyse people metrics and salary data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. • Support People & Culture projects and initiatives across the retail network. • Identify opportunities to improve HR processes through technology and AI-enabled solutions. Requirements • Previous experience in an HR, People & Culture or HR Advisory role . • Experience in retail or another multi-site environment is highly desirable. • Strong understanding of HR processes, employment legislation, employee relations and HR policies. • Confident providing advice to leaders and employees at different levels. • Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and follow-through. • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Commercial mindset with an understanding of how people initiatives support business outcomes. • Experience with HRIS platforms, particularly Dayforce , would be highly regarded. • Interest in using technology and AI to improve people processes is advantageous. Apply Now If you are an experienced People Advisor or HR professional available for a full-time temporary opportunity and ready to make an immediate impact, we would love to hear from you.