28 Nov
Miss Amara
City of Sydney
HR Manager— Challenge, Inspire and Grow with us at Miss Amara!
We’re looking for an experienced and hands‑on HR Manager to help us shape a values‑led, high‑performing team at Miss Amara. This is a full‑time hybrid role.
About Us
Miss Amara was founded with one mission – to create the best possible experience for people shopping for rugs online. Miss Amara is made up of a team that is (crazy) passionate about what they do, and strives to create a team culture that is vibrant, dynamic, and supportive.
We are shaking up the homewares industry with innovative technology that removes the biggest pain points in buying a rug – offering free returns, free styling advice, and industry‑first augmented and virtual reality tools to ensure our customers selects the perfect rug. Our approach is a complete game‑changer for how customers shop for rugs.
The role
This is a career‑defining opportunity to lead and grow the HR function at Miss Amara, where people are at the heart of our business. As HR Manager, you’ll shape a high‑performing, values‑led culture that supports our growth, bringing warmth, energy, and operational rigour. You’ll balance strategic vision with day‑to‑day excellence, building trust and strong relationships across the team.
This hybrid role supports both Miss Amara and Loopsie, reports to the COO, and leads a team of two. You’ll work 1–2 days a week at our Granville Distribution Centre and 3–4 days from home.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a strategic business partner to the Senior Leadership Team, providing insight and support across all HR‑related matters.
- Develop and lead organisation‑wide workforce planning including organisational structure, job design, employee retention and change management.
- Build and lead the succession planning function to ensure sustainable leadership and talent continuity.
- Strategise, lead, and execute engagement initiatives that align with company objectives.
- Manage onboarding, performance reviews, grievances, performance management, and exit processes.
- Support individual development plans, facilitate learning and development sessions, and partner cross‑functionally with departments to provide targeted training initiatives that strengthen organisational capability.
- Oversee recruitment processes led by the HR Specialist and continuously improve and iterate recruitment and onboarding processes to ensure they are best in class, aligned with company goals and culture.
- Monitor salary trends and manage the remuneration review and internal mobility process. Lead the payroll function in collaboration with the HR Specialist, Finance Manager, and COO.
- Manage the HR function, including People Cost budgeting, reporting and Organisational Design planning.
- Provide expert advice on employment legislation, awards, and contractual obligations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business or Organisational Development.
- Minimum of 6 years’ generalist HR experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage key HR projects.
- Strong knowledge of strategic and operational HR practices, including employment law, compensation, employee relations, and engagement.
- Proven relationship‑building and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
- Project management experience with strong planning and change management skills.
- High‑level written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to coach and advise effectively.
- Proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft Office, Employment Hero desirable.
- Active participation in HR professional networks is desirable.
- Experience in retail or ecommerce sectors is highly regarded.
Why should you join?
- Be part of our growing team — You’ll be a pivotal part of building a high‑growth e‑commerce business, with prospect for career progression as Miss Amara expands into new markets.
- Work in uncharted territory — We are disrupting the homewares space using industry‑first technology to stand apart from our competitors
- Join a truly global team – with team members joining from countries all over the world, we are a truly diverse workforce with a dynamic, fun and engaging company culture!
If you’re inspired to join the future of e‑commerce, we want to hear from you!
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📌 HR Manager (City of Sydney)
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