Human Resource Manager

Gewürzhaus is a Melbourne-grown, family-owned retailer with a growing national network of stores and online sales. We mill and blend over 100 bespoke spice, salt, sugar and tea blends for our self-scoop concept stores, supported by high-quality home and gift wares.

We love to cook, we love to create, and we are fierce in our mission to nurture cooking at home. Sound like you? Read on...

About the role

At the heart of this role is our people and our culture. The Human Resource Manager leads the way in nurturing an inclusive, supportive and performance-based culture – putting our values front and centre in every conversation, every day. This is a broad, hands-on role built around five key areas:

• Culture & Values – championing our values and leading culture initiatives that bring them to life across the business
• Learning & Development – delivering our L&D program, building our knowledge base and fostering a genuine commitment to growth for every employee
• Employee Engagement & Experience – supporting our people through every stage of their journey with best-practice HR programs and policies
• Employee Relations & Compliance – Leadership of all employee relations matters and ensuring compliance across the multiple Awards, IR, OH&S and other statutory requirements
• Strategic HR Leadership – executing our people strategy in line with our broader business goals

In addition to the day-to-day management of the function, the role forms part of the senior leadership team and will partner with then to execute our strategic people objectives in line with the broader business strategy.

Hours and contact days are flexible, the role may be available as a full-time role for the right candidate.

What we provide

• Working with inspiring people, focused on building a lasting brand
• Generous weekly product allowance & employee discount
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• Highly attractive and competitive remuneration package

Who we are looking for

• You have a strong personal value set, behaving with care, honesty and integrity across everything you do.
• You are a natural leader who can connect, nurture and positively influence people to get the best out of them.
• You are strong relationship builder underpinned by excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• You can advocate for both our people and our business, maintaining that balance for the betterment of all.
• You have expert knowledge and understanding of the application of Awards, IR and employee relations legislations.
• You are highly organised and an ability to manage competing priorities whilst maintaining an acute attention to detail.

Essential experience

• Minimum 5 years as a HR Generalist, HR Manager or similar level role
• Experience within the retail industry is a bonus
• Tertiary level qualification in Human Resource Management or a related degree

If you have the passion and experience for this opportunity, we want to hear from you. Please use the “Apply” button to submit your application including your CV with a cover letter answering the following questions:

1. Describe the role food and cooking play in your life, both now and as a child.
2. What makes you the ideal candidate to lead our culture and foster a focus on performance?
3. How do you make an impact as a HR practitioner, what are you known for?