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HR Business Partner (6-Month Contract) - Freedom FurnitureWhy You''ll Be Excited About This RoleAs an HR Business Partner at Freedom, you''ll be at the heart of what makes our organisation special our people. For over 40 years, we''ve been dedicated to making beautiful things for the home available to everyone, and our team members are central to delivering on this promise.This role offers you the chance to create real impact across our entire business. You''ll partner with leaders throughout Australia and New Zealand, helping build engaged teams while shaping our workplace culture in a company where honesty, transparency and recognition are valued. Every day brings fresh challenges that will test your problem-solving skills and expand your HR expertise in a supportive environment.How This Will Transform Your CareerThis 6-month contract gives you exceptional exposure to all facets of HR in a major retail operation. You''ll gain valuable experience working across a broad range of stakeholders effectively partnering with them to help deliver the business and people strategy.Reporting to the Head of HR, this role will provide sound advice and coaching both within the P&C team and the wider business. You will contribute your strategic thinking skills to align with Freedom''s business objectives. The varied nature of retail operations means you''ll build adaptability and commercial acumen that employers highly value.Your stakeholder management abilities will be enhanced through regular interactions with everyone from shop floor team members to executive leadership. This breadth of experience provides a solid foundation for career advancement in HR leadership roles across retail or other sectors.Why You''ll Like Working HereAt Freedom, we''ve earned our certification as a Great Place to Work by putting our people first. We''ve created an environment where innovation thrives and every team member can make their mark. Our culture is built on transparency and collaboration, ensuring you''ll always have clarity about your progress and impact.Hybrid working arrangements that respect your work-life balanceA competitive salary package with superannuationGenerous 25% staff discount on all Freedom products, including sale itemsTrue flexibility with our innovative ''Freedom to Flex'' program - work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks annuallyMonthly themed pop-up Town Hall''s to connect with wider teams in our Support CentreWhat You''ll Be Working OnAs our HR Business Partner, you''ll provide expert guidance on a variety of people related strategies acting as an ambassador for Freedom''s values. You will be supporting our business units across which include retail, support centre and logistics for AU & NZ. Your responsibilities will include:Partner with operational leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support business goals and enhance employee engagement.Provide expert guidance on matters including employee relations, performance management, disciplinary mattersAct as a trusted advisor to employees and management, fostering open communication and a positive work environment.Advising on organisational changes including restructures, store openings and closuresStaying current with changes to Modern Awards and ensuring effective implementationContributing to strategic HR initiatives that support business objectivesYou''ll primarily work from our North Ryde Support Office on our hybrid model, with occasional visits to our Kings Park Distribution Centre.What Type of Person Will SucceedWe''re looking for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a dynamic retail environment. You''ll need:5+ years of HR business partnering experience in a commercially-minded, complex organisationConfidence working independently with a proactive, problem-solving approachExcellent communication skills with the ability to build partnerships at all levelsAn agile, pragmatic mindset to prioritise effectively as business needs evolveStrong knowledge of compliance matters including EBAs, Award interpretation and Fair Work requirementsProven experience in ER/IR mattersThe ability to provide accurate, timely advice based on current legislation and policiesA readiness to hit the ground running from day oneHow to ApplyWe''re excited to receive your application and learn more about you. Please apply for the role and ensure to attach your resume.We can''t wait to hear from you and potentially welcome you to the Freedom team.Freedom to grow. Freedom to think. Freedom to be. #J-18808-Ljbffr