People & Capability Business Partner - New Zealand

K MART Australia Ltd

Brighter Futures Start Here

We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. Join our team in our unwavering promise to make everyday living brighter by providing great value products at the best prices for Australian and New Zealand Whānau.

As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

Join the team

At Kmart, we value teamwork, inclusion, and excellence. Reporting to the Country Manager – People & Capability (P&C) we are looking for a People & Capability Business Partner ideally with retail experience who can partner with the Zone and Store Managers in Aotearoa, New Zealand to align P&C strategies and business objectives. You will provide P&C support to our Kmart stores, balancing strategic thinking and hands-on implementation. You will also travel including overnights to our store network and engage with our team members directly.

What you’ll be doing

As a People & Capability Business Partner working for Kmart you will:

• Deliver the key people cyclical activities to a high standard, which include, talent reviews, succession planning, performance reviews, the annual remuneration review and engagement surveys.
• Work on and implement key projects that support the broader people plan.
• Support recruitment across our stores.
• Conduct workplace investigations and provide advice on people matters to the store teams and Zone Managers.
• Work collaboratively with our New Zealand support teams and national office teams, such as Safety, People Advisory, Payroll, Leadership and Capability, Talent and Engagement and many more!
• Be an effective and positive change agent, who continually champions making Kmart a great place to work that is simple to run, to make everyday living brighter for our team and customers.

• Three or more years’ experience as a P&C generalist role and/or retail store management.
• The ability to collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders and build rapport quickly
• The ability to work at a fast pace and juggle multiple priorities must be optimistic with a can-do attitude
• Experience in facilitating face-to-face learning sessions to increase team member capability
• Capacity to travel to support our Zones – a clean driver licence is a must.

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.
• Motor vehicle and fuel card.
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart and Bunnings.
• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program.
• We offer inclusive parental leave, a family room and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances.
• A dynamic learning and support program.
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor.
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes.
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.

From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it! From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We’re designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect – getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in-between. We’re progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers.

A place you can belong

At Kmart, we celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, indigeneity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and gender identity and we encourage applications from all candidates.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be their best, when applying for a role or working at Kmart. We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing diversity@kmart.com.au

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

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