About The Sussan Group
The Sussan Group is home to iconic heritage Australian fashion brands; Sussan, Sportsgirl and Suzanne Grae. Since our humble beginnings in Melbourne in 1939, we've upheld values of fashion excellence and community care. Between our three well-loved brands, we now have over 450 stores and an incredible workforce of over 3000 dedicated team members.
The Sussan Group is proud to be a Certified B Corporation™. This certification independently verifies that the Sussan Group meets high standards of performance, accountability, and transparency — not just in environmental factors but in social and governance factors, too.
At The Sussan Group, we’re committed to creating a world where women are driving the change they want to see – both in their wardrobes and their careers.
As a company led and owned by women, we truly understand the transformative power of fashion to uplift and inspire.
Our Opportunity
As a strategic and valued business partner to our leaders and teams across head office and retail, our Group People & Culture Business Partner will drive people strategies that enable commercial performance, build organisational capability and provide expert workplace relations guidance across our Group.
With a strong focus on retail operations, you will play a critical role in managing workplace risk across our multi-site environment, lead complex workplace relations matters and ensure compliance with workplace legislation, modern awards and industrial instruments.
You will have the ability to balance strategic and operational priorities within the fast paced retail environment, as well as provide strong coaching and leadership development across our teams and various business functions.
As a commercially minded and values driven business partner, your hands-on and collaborative approach will make an immediate impact and build strong trusted relationships.
This is a 12 month Contract position based in our Cremorne head office.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with Managers to provide proactive, commercially focused people coaching and advice
Coach leaders to build capability in managing performance, conduct and team effectiveness
Lead and manage complex workplace relations matters end to end including investigations, performance counselling processes and terminations
Provide expert advice on the interpretation and application of modern awards and Fair Work legislation
Support our leaders in managing workplace relations matters
Partner with leaders to drive initiatives that strengthen culture, inclusion and team effectiveness
Support organisational change across our Group
Contribute to the development of People & Culture initiatives that strengthen engagement and culture
Skills & Experience
Proven experience in a HR Partner, Business Partner or Senior HR Advisory role
Demonstrated experience in managing complex employee matters end-to-end
Relevant HR Tertiary qualifications or related discipline
Strong knowledge and understanding of Australian employment law, Fair Work legislation, modern awards ad experience in interpreting and applying awards
Experience supporting large, geographically dispersed workforces
Strong relation shipbuilding and partnering capability
Strategic thinking and commercial acumen
Advanced MS Office skills
Here’s why you should choose a career at The Sussan Group:
As a Certified B Corporation and best-in-class employer, we're committed to fostering an environment where our team can thrive.
- Join a Certified B Corporation and become a team member of a vibrant, purpose-driven workplace that values both innovation and impact.
- Opportunities for all team members to be involved in our impact initiatives, including our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), ethical sourcing, decarbonisation journey and circularity through our Seamless Foundation membership.
- Participate in our long-standing community partnership programs with Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA), Women’s Community Shelters and headspace.
- Join a supportive team that values creativity, diversity, growth – and, most importantly, future thinking.
We also offer some amazing benefits, including:
- Free onsite parking at our Cremorne head office
Generous team member product discount
Wellness Leave – 2 additional paid days of leave per year to focus on your health and wellbeing
Discounted private health insurance
Great team member referral bonus
Flexible working arrangements
Career development opportunities
If you’re ready to contribute to the change women want to see, consider a career with The Sussan Group.
The Sussan Group is committed to supporting an inclusive recruitment process ensuring a fair recruitment experience. We celebrate diversity and advocate inclusion and are committed to building and fostering a diverse and accessible workplace and culture.
Please advise us if you need any necessary access requirements or adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
