Job Description

MCM House creates beautiful, up-to-date furniture that captures the relaxed, coastal Australian lifestyle. Our timeless designs are crafted with premium textiles, reflecting our commitment to quality and thoughtful craftsmanship.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

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The HR Business Partner oversees the full employee lifecycle, ensuring MCM House attracts, develops, engages, and retains talent while maintaining compliant, effective people processes. The role spans recruitment, onboarding, payroll, L&D;, employee relations, WHS, documentation, and related HRIS administration.

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Based at the Paddington Head Office, the role reports to the Head of Finance. The HR Business Partner plays a key role supporting leaders to deliver people strategies that enable business growth.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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- Lead and manage the full employee lifecycle, from workforce planning and recruitment through to offboarding.
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- Manage the Human Resources Information System (Employment Hero), ensuring accurate employee records and data integrity.
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- Oversee end-to-end recruitment, including advertising, candidate screening, interview coordination, reference checks, and employment offers.
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- Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, people frameworks, and employment contracts that align with Modern Awards.
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- Provide advice and partner with leaders on HR, employee relations, and performance management matters.
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- Support disciplinary processes, investigations, grievances, and workplace conflict resolution.
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- Maintain confidential HR records and folders relating to workplace resolutions, WHS matters, parental leave, incident reporting, performance improvement plans, investigations, and termination processes.
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- Partner with the finance team to process fortnightly payroll and manage payroll-related employee enquiries.
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- Partner with business leaders to manage payroll spend within budget,



conduct salary benchmarking and provide recommendations on remuneration, short-term incentive schemes and retention strategies.
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- Manage workers compensation claims, return-to-work programs, and associated compliance requirements.
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- Support Workplace Health and Safety initiatives and promote a protected and positive workplace culture.
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- Maintain and update organisational structures and workforce planning documentation.
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- Prepare HR reporting, workforce metrics, and people insights to support business decision-making.
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- Drive continuous improvement across HR systems, processes, reporting, and employee experience.
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- Coordinate key people initiatives and recurring forums, including performance review cycles, learning and development, Executive HR meetings, WHS meetings and Culture Committee.
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ABOUT YOU

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- Experience managing the full employee lifecycle within a standalone or broad HR generalist role.
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- Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Modern Awards, and HR best practices.
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- Proactive, hands‐on approach with a solutions‐focused mindset.
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- Ability to influence and support leaders across all levels of the business.
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- Solid organisational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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- High level of discretion when handling confidential employee information.
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- Experience within retail or furniture within a transformational, fast paced environment.
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- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.
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PERKS AND BENEFITS

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- Collaborative and supportive leadership team.
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- Prospect to shape the people strategy and culture of a growing business.
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- Competitive salary package.
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Send your CV and cover letter to:

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[email protected]

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At MCM House, we're committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds—please avoid including personal details like age, marital status, or photos in your application.

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📌 Human Resources Business Partner (New South Wales)
🏢 MCM House
📍 New South Wales