WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH The Labor Specialist sits within the Retail Operations and Services team and reports to the Retail Operations and Services Senior Manager.
Working closely with Nike Stores, Finance, HR and APLA Retail Operations, this role serves as the operational expert for scheduling systems and labor cost management.
Through strong cross-functional partnerships, the Labor Specialist supports payroll performance, operational assessments and continuous improvement across Nike stores.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for a commercially minded and highly analytical labor specialist who can translate complex workforce and store performance data into clear, actionable recommendations.
You will be a robust cross-functional partner, confidently influencing Retail, Finance and APLA stakeholders to solve problems, improve labor and operational performance, and lead change.




Success in this role also requires strong presentation skills, a proactive mindset and the ability to become a subject-matter expert in scheduling and forecasting platforms.
The candidate will bring: 2+ years experience in retail labor planning, workforce management, store operations, finance, analytics or a related discipline.
High attention to detail, with a focus on data accuracy, consistency and governance.
Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple stores and retail concepts.
A collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work effectively across Retail Operations, Finance, HR and Store Leadership.
Ability to travel across Australia

📌 Specialist, Aro & Labor Pacific (Melbourne)
🏢 Nike
📍 Melbourne