Senior P&C Advisor - Employee Relations and Advisory Services

Brighter Futures Start Here

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. Join our team in our unwavering promise to make everyday living brighter by providing great value products at the best prices for Australian and New Zealand families.

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

The People and Capability Advisory team are a central hub of HR professionals who provide HR advice and support across both Kmart and Target, stores, offices and distribution centres.  We’re a highly engaged team who utilise phone and email channels to provide meaningful interactions and impactful solutions to our stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior P&C Advisor - Employee Relations and Advisory Services you will:

• Provide expert HR advice in supporting our people leaders on conduct, performance, and other complex case matters.
• Manage Fair Work Australia and other applications, including advocacy.
• Navigate through a variety of HR industrial tools to confidently make decisions and provide case resolutions for stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop  People & Capability Advisors in the team.
• Participates in team projects and leverages knowledge to assist with further learnings.

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• Proven senior experience   in managing complex HR related matters from the beginning through to resolution stage.
• Extensive experience working in a generalist HR role with strong ER/IR exposure particularly in relation to conduct, performance, and non-work related injuries.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. 
• Experience coaching people managers and team members to enhance their ability to interpret HR industrial tools, policies and processes. 
• Great relationship building, communication, negotiation, , influencing, coaching, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt and prioritise your workload.
• A pragmatic approach with the ability to problem solve, navigate through the grey, and achieve a solution and outcome.

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 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 everyone gets 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’re here to make everyday living brighter

From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it! From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We’re designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect – getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in-between. We’re progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers.

A place you can belong

At Kmart, we celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and 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 irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, indigeneity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and gender identity and we encourage applications from all candidates.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be their best, when applying for a role or working at Kmart. We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like.

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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