At Munro Footwear Group (MFG), we're passionate about creating exceptional experiences for our customers, our people, and our communities. We are currently seeking an experienced People Manager to join our People Experience team on a 12-month parental leave contract.
Reporting to the Head of People Experience, you'll play a pivotal role in partnering with leaders across a dedicated client group, providing trusted advice, coaching, and strategic people support. You'll help shape organisational capability, lead change initiatives, manage complex employee relations matters, and contribute to key people programs that drive business performance and engagement.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence people outcomes in a dynamic national retail business, while working closely with leaders to build high-performing teams and an exceptional employee experience.
About the role
- Partner with leaders to deliver strategic and operational people solutions aligned to business objectives.
- Coach and support leaders across performance management, talent development, employee engagement, capability building, and workforce planning.
- Lead organisational design and change initiatives, including restructures, consultation processes, and implementation activities.
- Manage complex employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary processes, grievances, and performance management.
- Provide practical advice on employment legislation, enterprise agreements, and people policies.
- Support remuneration and reward processes, ensuring consistency and alignment with organisational frameworks.
- Analyse people data and insights to identify trends, inform decision-making, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to the delivery of key People Experience projects.
About you
- Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, People Partner, or People Manager.
- Previous experience within a retail environment (essential)
- Strong employee relations expertise, including investigations, performance management, and complex case management.
- Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation and industrial relations frameworks.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, coaching, and influencing skills.
- Demonstrated experience supporting organisational change and transformation initiatives.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related discipline. (preferred)
About us
With over 250 stores and more than 2,200 team members nationwide, Munro Footwear Group is Australia's leading retailer and wholesaler of fashion and comfort footwear. We proudly own and operate some of Australia's most recognised footwear brands, including Williams, Midas, Mollini, diana ferrari, Mathers, The Trybe, Bobux, and Styletread, Australia's largest online footwear retailer.
At MFG, you'll be part of a collaborative and values-driven culture where people are at the heart of everything we do. This role offers the opportunity to:
- Partner with leaders across a diverse national business.
- Influence key people and organisational decisions.
- Drive meaningful change and capability-building initiatives.
- Join a supportive and high-performing People Experience team.
- Contribute to the ongoing success of some of Australia's most iconic footwear brands.
If you're an HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders and making a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.
