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Sound Group is dedicated to inspiring, creating, and innovating within the musical instrument and pro-audio markets. The Group includes SoundBay, which operates retail brands Store DJ and Mannys Music, Derringers Music in South Australia, as well as wholesale distribution companies Australis Music Group, CMI, Innovative Music. Supporting the industry further, Sound Group also encompasses Sound Services, a logistics provider, and BHSS, a specialist in equipment hire. Together, these brands aim to deliver exceptional products and services that elevate the creative and professional audio communities.
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced HR leader to step into a pivotal interim role, guiding our people strategy across retail, distribution, logistics, and professional audio.
Reporting to the Managing Director the Interim Group Human Resources Manager has a hands on role and is responsible for leading and managing all human resources functions across the group of companies. Your team consists of a HR Business Partner and a HR Administrator.
This is a full-time role between October 2025 and July 2026. It is based in Riverwood, and we are relocating to Alexandria in April 2026. Typically, our teams work 4 days on site, with 1 day WFH.
There may a small interstate travel component, and occasional site visits to our locations around Sydney as needed.
Responsibilities
Regular Duties Include:
- Provide strategic HR leadership, partnering with executives and managers to drive growth, engagement, and efficiency.
- Oversee performance management, employee development, and engagement initiatives.
- Champion a positive workplace culture and support fair, consistent employee relations.
- Ensure compliance with HR policies, employment law, Industry Awards, and WHS requirements across all business units.
- Lead, develop, and support the HR team to deliver people-first outcomes.
- Manage HR-related change, lead projects and organisational initiatives with a steady, people-focused approach.
About You - Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a senior HR role, with a track record of leading HR functions across multiple business units.
- Strong knowledge of Australian employment law, WHS regulations, and best practices in HR.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing HR strategies that drive business performance and employee engagement.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively
- Proven experience in retail is highly desirable.
Benefits of Joining this Amazing Team
- Wonderful colleagues, who love music, music gear and providing extraordinary human experience.
- Incredible discounts on musical instruments and pro audio equipment
- Association with amazing brands.
- You're a key stakeholder in the scaling up of an incredible, nationally leading music retail business that continues to grow.
Sound Group Culture
Sound Group's success is built on the passion, drive, and commitment to its staff. Our culture is centred around people, whether it is our customers or our colleagues! Our Values are that We Dream Big, We Connect and We Make It Happen.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everybody.
Sound Group is an equal opportunity employer. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point listed above, we would still encourage you to apply. You might just be who we are looking for!
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