Human Resources Manager (12-month Fixed Term Contract)

Lagardère AWPL is the Pacific region's largest and most experienced Travel Retail operator with over 150+ stores across Australia, New Zealand and Noumea, with 2000+ engaged & passionate team members. 

Join us as a Human Resources Manager and play a key role in transforming our people strategy. You’ll be driving a vibrant, inclusive, and high-performing culture that’s committed to excellence across Australia and New Zealand. Here’s what you’ll do:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Implement Key Initiatives: Drive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Performance Management, Remuneration processes, and Recognition. Stay updated on Industrial Relations to ensure compliance and proactive change management.
• Empower Your Team: Lead and mentor HR Business Partners across AU & NZ, fostering a culture of coaching, support, and compliance with employment laws and industry standards.
• Build Leadership Capability: Partner with key stakeholders to enhance leadership skills, ensuring effective people management and a performance-focused mindset.
• Enhance Talent and Succession Planning: Focus on hiring excellence, career growth, and succession planning to ensure a robust talent pipeline that aligns with business strategy.
• Streamline Policies and Processes: Refine frameworks to boost clarity, consistency, and safety. Establish a strong performance framework that aligns personal accountability with organisational goals.
• Support Chief of People & Culture: Act as a strategic advisor, driving initiatives that align with the broader people and culture agenda.

What You Bring:

• Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Experience: Proven experience as an HR Manager or a similar leadership role.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• HR Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of best practices and regulations across AU & NZ and clear experience with complex employee relations management.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong problem-solving abilities and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Passion for People: A drive to create positive employee experiences and foster a collaborative, engaging work environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic business that values creativity, innovation, and its people. If you are ready to make a lasting impact and contribute to our continued success, we invite you to APPLY today.

Lagardère AWPL is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.