HR Manager

Valiram Group | Sydney CBD

Lead HR operations, strengthen people processes and support a growing portfolio of retail brands across Australia.

Valiram Group is seeking an experienced, hands-on HR Manager to lead our Australian HR function, supporting Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, Tory Burch and our luxury retail portfolio.

Based in our Sydney CBD support office, you will partner with business and retail leaders to deliver practical people solutions across a geographically dispersed workforce. You will lead the local HR team, build consistent processes and ensure our people practices support both employees and business growth.

This role suits someone who can move confidently between advising leaders, managing complex people matters and improving day-to-day HR operations.

About the role

You will take ownership of the employee lifecycle and help ensure that stores and support teams receive timely, reliable HR support.

Your responsibilities will include:

- HR leadership: Lead, coach and develop the Australian HR team, establishing clear priorities, responsibilities and service standards.

- Business partnering: Work closely with country, brand and field leaders on workforce planning, organisational change and people priorities.

- Employee relations: Manage workplace investigations, grievances, performance matters and disciplinary processes with fairness and sound judgement.

- Recruitment and onboarding: Oversee recruitment for stores and support office roles, including new store openings and peak seasonal hiring.

- Employment compliance: Support compliance with Australian employment legislation, modern awards, contracts and company policies.

- Payroll coordination: Partner with Payroll and operational leaders to resolve queries and ensure accurate, timely employee information.

- Processes and systems: Improve HR workflows, documentation, employee records and reporting to support a growing business.

- Leader capability: Coach managers in performance management, communication and effective people leadership.





- Safety and wellbeing: Coordinate workers compensation and return-to-work matters with relevant stakeholders and external providers.

- People reporting: Provide clear insights into recruitment, turnover, workforce risks and outstanding actions.

About you

You are an experienced HR professional who combines robust operational capability with a practical, approachable style. You can prioritise competing demands, make sound decisions and follow matters through to resolution.

You will bring:

- Experience as an HR Manager, Senior HR Business Partner or in a comparable generalist leadership role.

- Experience supporting retail, hospitality or another fast-paced business with multiple locations.

- Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, modern awards and employee relations.

- Demonstrated experience managing complex people matters and coaching leaders.

- Experience leading or developing an HR team.

- The ability to improve processes and deliver consistent HR support across a dispersed workforce.

- Strong stakeholder management, communication and organisational skills.

- Confidence working with HR systems, workforce data and reporting.

- Relevant qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Experience supporting high-volume recruitment, new store openings and organisational growth will be highly regarded.

Why join Valiram?

- Work with a diverse portfolio of internationally recognised retail brands.

- Play a key role in strengthening the Australian HR function.

- Partner with leaders across stores, brands and the support office.

- Shape processes and develop a team that supports our next stage of growth.

Apply now

If you enjoy building strong teams, solving practical people challenges and helping leaders succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.

Valiram welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace.

📌 HR Manager (Sydney)
🏢 The Valiram Group
📍 Sydney