People & Culture Coordinator

About the role

APG & Co, a leader in the Australian fashion industry behind Sportscraft, SABA and JAG, is hiring a People & Culture Coordinator. Reporting to the GM People & Culture, the role sits at the foundation of the people strategy, providing end-to-end HR support, HR administration, recruitment coordination and employee lifecycle assistance. It also covers compliance, reporting, and acting as the RTW (Return to Work) coordinator for retail.

Key responsibilities

• First point of contact for employee queries, escalating where necessary, and advising stakeholders on Retail Award guidance, remuneration, policies and legislation.
• Administer the employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, contract variations and offboarding, and maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
• Prepare letters, contracts and HR templates, and help maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Track probation, leave and training records, and run the annual performance and salary review process including award increases.
• Support recruitment: job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, background checks, recruitment agencies, job descriptions and the internal and external talent pool.
• Run engagement initiatives, recognition programs, service awards and internal events, and gather feedback through employee surveys.
• Ensure HR documentation complies with employment laws, prepare HR reports and track key metrics.
• Act as the RTW coordinator for retail: develop RTW plans, monitor store incident reporting, follow up action plans, manage workers compensation claims with insurers and rehabilitation providers, and manage the wage reimbursement schedule.

Required profile

• 1-3 years of experience in an HR or People & Culture role; retail experience preferred.
• High attention to detail, accuracy and organisation, able to juggle multiple admin tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to handle confidential information discreetly.
• Service-oriented, proactive, willing to learn and able to build strong relationships.
• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to work both reactively and proactively.

Required skills

• Experience using HR systems
• Microsoft Office Suite

What we offer

• 50% off all APG brands
• Hybrid flexible working with studio and office space
• 4pm Friday finish
• Birthday leave, monthly social events, morning teas and more
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Paid parental leave