About the Role
The People & Culture Coordinator is foundational to our people strategy, supporting the People & Culture team to ensure a seamless employee experience across the entire employee lifecycle. This role handles HR administration, recruitment coordination, employee lifecycle support, and assists in executing our people strategy. Reporting to the GM People & Culture, you will provide end-to-end HR support and work on HR projects.
Responsibilities
- Be the first point of contact for employee queries and escalate where necessary.
- Provide information to stakeholders regarding Retail Award guidance, interpretation, remuneration, policies, and legislation, escalating as appropriate.
- Provide administrative support across all areas of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, contract variations, and offboarding.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data integrity.
- Prepare letters, contracts, and HR templates.
- Assist in the maintenance, development, and communication of HR policies and procedures.
- Track probation, leave, and training records.
- Administer the annual Performance & Salary Review process, including award increases.
- Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and background checks.
- Manage and prioritize recruitment needs regularly with the Retail management team.
- Manage recruitment agency relationships.
- Ensure a smooth and engaging onboarding experience for new employees.
- Maintain and update job descriptions and recruitment documentation.
- Build and manage internal and external talent pools.
- Support initiatives that drive a positive and high-performance culture.
- Assist in administering employee engagement activities, recognition programs, service awards, and internal events.
- Gather feedback through employee surveys and assist in action planning.
- Ensure HR documentation and processes comply with employment laws and company policies.
- Assist in preparing HR reports and tracking key HR metrics.
- Actively promote health and safe work practices and act as the company's RTW Coordinator for retail.
- Work with all parties in developing RTW plans, communicating necessary information, and acting as a liaison between all parties when required.
- Liaise with all third-party providers in a timely manner.
- Monitor store incident reporting, escalating as appropriate to Retail Management.
- Follow up on incident reports and associated action plans.
- Manage workers' compensation claims by liaising with employees, insurers, and rehabilitation providers.
- Manage the wage reimbursement schedule for workers' compensation.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in an HR or People & Culture role (retail experience preferred).
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Organized, efficient, able to juggle multiple admin tasks.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Service oriented – responsive and helpful.
- A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and grow in the role.
- Ability to influence and build strong relationships.
- Ability to work effectively in both a reactive and proactive manner.
- A continuous improvement mindset - always looking for ways to streamline processes, scale operations, and find smarter ways of working.
- Proactive, and ready to roll up your sleeves to support the People & Culture team and contribute to cross-functional projects as needed.
- Embody company values and actively foster a positive, inclusive, and engaged workplace culture.
Skills
- HR administration
- Recruitment coordination
- Employee lifecycle support
- HRIS data management
- HR policy development
- Performance and salary review administration
- Talent pool management
- Employee engagement initiatives
- HR reporting
- Workers' compensation claim management
- Microsoft Office Suite
Location
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 1-3 years
Benefits
- 50% off all brands
- Flexible working options – hybrid WFH and beautiful studio/office space
- 4pm Friday finishes
- Birthday leave
- Monthly social events, morning teas & more
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Paid Parental Leave
About the Company
- A leader in the Australian fashion industry, APG & Co designs and manages Sportscraft, SABA and JAG.
- For over 50 years, APG & Co. has curated, grown and evolved these brands to be at the forefront of Australian fashion.
- We celebrate our history while allowing our brands to express themselves in contemporary, relevant and authentic ways.
- The working environment is dynamic, professional and passionate.
- The mission: Bringing Style to Life.
- APG & Co values working as a collective, thriving on change, and playing to win.
- We are built to last.
