People & Capability Business Partner - Technology (12 month fixed term contract)

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We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

Join the team

We have an exciting opportunity for a People & Capability (P&C) Business Partner to support our global Technology team, where you’ll collaborate closely with senior leaders, including three General Managers and Heads of, to drive strategic people initiatives. This role plays a key part in shaping talent management, enhancing employee engagement, and building organisational capability, while strengthening team culture across Technology.

Reporting to the Senior P&C Business Partner who supports the CIO, you will also work in partnership with a fellow Technology Business Partner based in Bangalore to deliver impactful outcomes across the function.

We're not just looking for someone with P&C expertise; we need a commercially minded individual who truly understands business partnership and how Technology teams are structured.

If this sounds like your next role, we would love to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing

As a People & Capability Business Partner, working for Kmart and Target, you will:         

• Have end-to-end accountability for delivering the P&C strategic people plan for your respective client groups in partnership with other Technology P&C Business Partners. This involves partnering with General Managers and their broader teams to align people initiatives with business objectives.
• Work collaboratively with the P&C centres of excellence to drive initiatives across your client group.
• Take ownership of the cyclical people activities for your client group.  
• Identify future functional capability needs, which include building succession plans, deploying capability programs, coaching for performance, and managing people-related change.
• In consultation with the Employee Relations team, manage employee and industrial relations issues and conduct relevant investigations into complaints and grievances.
• Lead initiatives to enhance our workplace culture and diversity & inclusion initiatives.
• Influence and coach managers and team members to model the desired values and leadership behaviours to create a positive culture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, particularly in the tech and digital space, to address identified people needs.  

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• A minimum of five years of P&C business partner experience, with at least two years partnering with technology and digital teams in a large-scale, fast-paced environment
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Psychology, or a business-related discipline, will be highly regarded.
• A proven track record of successfully delivering results, actively driving a people plan and positively impacting organizational performance.
• The capacity to be an effective and positive change agent, continually evaluating and championing change initiatives
• A trusted business partner that can build strong relationships, engage with confidence and influence to achieve key business outcomes.
• An autonomous self-starter who is a generous and supportive team player, who shares their knowledge and time with other colleagues.
• Demonstrated skills in building leadership capability and strong relationships with General Managers, as well and exceptional communication, decision making and influencing skills.

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.  
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings 
• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!  
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program 
• We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances  
• A dynamic learning and support program 
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor 
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes 
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group 

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

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