HR Lead / HR Manager
  • Location Sydney CBD, New South Wales, Australia
  • Posted 20th January 2026
  • Advertiser Hays - ANZ
  • Leading retailer
  • Start ASAP
  • $160-170k

Your new company

Join a leading retailer with a strong in-store and online presence across Australia, New Zealand and overseas. With 150 stores and a total headcount of around 1,000 employees, this family-owned business has grown aggressively over recent years and is now entering a more considered growth phase. HQ'd in Sydney CBD, the culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial with a strong focus on innovation, marketing and affordability.

Your new role

This is a leadership opportunity reporting directly to the CEO. You'll provide stability and hands-on guidance to the HR team while shaping the next phase of their people strategy. key responsibilities include:
  • Leading HR operations across multi-country regions
  • Managing and developing a high-performance HR team
  • Driving strategic projects and supporting cultural initiatives
  • Overseeing retail award compliance, performance management frameworks and talent retention initiatives
  • Partnering closely with Operations, Finance and Talent teams to deliver a unified people strategy

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven experience as a Senior HR Generalist, HR Lead or HR Manager
  • Strong leadership skills to manage and develop a team
  • Expertise in change management, HRIS optimisation and process improvement
  • Solid understanding of Australian retail awards, performance management and employee experience strategies
  • Ability to thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced start-up/owner-operated environment
  • Flexibility to travel and occasionally work across international time zones
  • Retail experience in Australia is highly desirable

What you'll get in return

  • A high-impact leadership role with visibility at executive level
  • Opportunity to shape HR strategy and deliver meaningful projects across multiple regions
  • Hybrid working arrangements (3 days in Sydney CBD office)
  • Join a profitable, innovative business with a strong market position

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.


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