Looking to take the next step in your HR career?
Join DKSH Smollan, Australia's leading field sales and retail marketing agency, and partner with leaders to shape the future of a 2,000+ casual workforce. Recognised as a Great Place to Work four years running, we offer a role where strategic impact meets career growth.
About Us
At
DKSH Smollan
, we partner with some of the world's most iconic brands and retailers. Our success is built on people – and we're proud to have been recognised as one of the
Great Places to Work
for 4 consecutive years.
About the Team
Our People and Culture team is a diverse group of passionate individuals who collectively work towards a united mission to enable
every
employee to feel connected, supported and empowered to deliver excellence. We take pride in delivering practical, impactful and meaningful HR solutions for our stakeholders and celebrate our wins together.
About the Role
We're looking for a
strategic and hands-on HR Business Partner
to support our
field operations and warehouse workforce of 2,000+ casual employees
. You'll work closely with leaders to provide expert HR advice, drive talent strategies, and deliver people initiatives across the
employee lifecycle.
The role is fast-paced, dynamic, diverse and future-focused. You will bring a strong understanding of the complexities of managing a large, dispersed casual workforce and play a key role in shaping a high-performance, engaged culture.
You will be required to:
* Partner and embed yourself within your stakeholder groups to develop and implement strategic people initiatives
* Be a trusted advisor for managers and leaders by developing a deep understanding of ways of working, challenges and opportunities
* Manage complex ER / IR matters including grievances, investigations, performance management and terminations ensuring compliance, risk mitigation with empathy and fairness.
* Drive talent initiatives – from succession planning to career pathways & leadership coaching.
* Provide thought leadership by taking initiative on complex problem solving and providing ideas, recommendations, frameworks and structured planning
* Promote a high-performance culture through smart HR policies & practices.
* Use data & insights to inform strategic HR decisions.
What We're Looking For
* 5+ years' proven HR experience with a qualification with an FMCG and/or retail background is highly desirable
* Sound understanding and current knowledge of employment law and Awards
* Experience in an organisation with a large casual workforce is essential
* A skilled influencer with excellent communication & stakeholder management skills.
* Data-driven, solutions-focused, and proactive in approach.
* Strong emotional intelligence, resilient and curious
* Highly organised, results-driven, and passionate about people.
* Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment across multiple stakeholder groups
Why You'll Love This Role
* Culture & Growth
– Be part of an environment where we value belonging, engagement, foster learning, and grow future leaders.
* Recognition & Reward
– Be valued for your expertise with opportunities for professional growth.
* Balance & Wellbeing
– Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home), wellbeing programs, and a supportive team.
If you're ready to step into a HR role where people and culture are at the heart of everything you do, we'd love to hear from you.