People Partner - Retail

Job no: 1001400

Work type: Full-Time

Location: Melbourne - CBD & Inner

Categories: Human Resources

This is a role for someone who loves partnering with leaders, thrives on building trust, and knows how to turn commercial complexity into brilliant people outcomes. You'll coach, influence and challenge leaders across Mimco and Politix — driving people initiatives across the full employee lifecycle with energy, credibility and a people-first mindset.

How You Will Contribute

• Coach and influence retail leaders to shape high-impact people plans aligned to commercial priorities
• Deliver people activities across performance, talent, succession, DEI, ER and org design
• Use data and insight to drive improvements in engagement, retention and performance
• Partner with CoEs (L&D, Reward, TA, ER) to co-create and embed fit-for-purpose solutions
• Lead projects and initiatives that contribute to the broader Retail and People plan
• Build leadership capability — so leaders get better at leading their people over time
• Continuously improve our processes, policies, procedures and guides so we can keep up with the fast moving pace of retail

Capabilities We Value

• Proven ability to coach and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience delivering proactive people solutions in a fast-paced, commercial environment
• Strong ER capability and sound knowledge of employment legislation
• Confidence to use data to shape decisions and make the case for change
• A track record in talent management and succession across a retail or multi-site environment
• A can do attitude, with curiosity and continuous improvement
• Tertiary HR qualification preferred

What We Offer

• Flexible work arrangements to support work life balance
• Bi-annual product allowance, access to sample sales and 40% discount for you and your immediate family across all CRG brands
• Flex your leave your way, including birthday leave, volunteer leave, personal leave and more
• Access to health and wellbeing support, including Health Insurance, 24/7 EAP counselling and financial advice services
• 18 weeks paid parental leave program for eligible employees with return-to-work clothing allowance
• Internal career opportunities across our House of Brands
• Annual learning calendar to support your ongoing development
• Support meaningful community and charity partnerships across our House of Brands, including OCRF, Our Watch, First Nations Reconciliation, Movember, Red Cross and Landcare

Who We Are

Country Road Group is one of Australia’s leading lifestyle brand houses, home to an iconic portfolio including Country Road, Trenery, Witchery, Mimco and Politix. United as One Team, we work collaboratively across our House of Brands to create exceptional product and meaningful experiences for our customers. We are Courageously Curious, exploring new ideas, perspectives and ways of working, and Driven by Purpose to make a positive impact- on our customers, our communities and each other. We’re proud to foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and has the opportunity to grow.

Recognised as a sustainability leader in Australian fashion, Country Road Group drives positive change through ambitious climate action, ethical sourcing, and responsible product innovation.

We encourage you to explore our Current Opportunities and we look forward to connecting with you!

Country Road Group acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present.

We’re committed to inclusion and accessibility. If we can support you with any adjustments at any stage, please let us know.

Advertised: 05 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 19 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Country Road Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Country Road Group prefers to manage all sourcing directly, please submit your applications to this role if you are interested. Please note introductions via agency will not be accepted.