People Partner

Description:

Benefits and perks

• Work life balance is important to us - 1pm knock off Fridays!
• A vibrant, fun and collaborative office culture
• Midday HQ group workouts in our in-house gym
• Epic team member discounts on our product as well as exclusive deals struck with other local retailers and establishments
• EAP to support your mental wellbeing
• Personal development investment - start smashing your goals through complimentary listening to our LSKD book library via Audible, plus dedicated workshops and seminars
• Great channel of succession and huge pipeline for career development with a growing brand
• Engaging Company Culture: Experience a workplace with a strong team spirit and an open, appreciative culture, where you'll feel valued and part of a supportive community

The Role

As a People Partner here within LSKD's People and Culture team, you will act as a strategic advisor and employee champion, aligning people initiatives with business goals to drive performance and culture. You will support leaders with coaching, talent planning, and change management, while championing team member experience, engagement, and inclusion. In our fast paced retail environment, you will play a key role in developing frontline leaders, fostering our values driven culture, and ensuring people decisions are data informed and people first.

Our Story

LSKD is an Australian-owned and operated brand with our HQ in Loganholme, that prides itself in producing high-quality functional sportswear with a street aesthetic. Ever since our formation we’ve never been content settling for the norm; we’re constantly evolving and challenging the status quo, inspired by the restless few who influence style, shape the future and strive to be 1% better everyday.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Champion LSKD’s operating principles and lead with integrity, embodying a hungry, humble, and smart mindset

• Partner with leaders to align business priorities with effective people strategies

• Coach managers on leadership, team effectiveness, and performance improvement plans

• Manage employee relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary matters

• Drive initiatives to boost engagement, wellbeing, and a values-driven culture

• Track and enhance completion of LSKD learning programs.

• Ensure compliance with NES, GRIA, WHS, and other relevant legislation.

• Lead talent initiatives including workforce planning, succession, and internal mobility

• Use data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement

• Act as a trusted advisor for ER matters, including Fair Work Australia issues

• Develop and implement compliant, culture-aligned people policies and procedures.

• Provide sound input surrounding HR systems, award interpretation, and employment agreements

• Navigate restructures and organisational design with empathy and compliance

• Guide on enterprise agreements in collaboration with legal and operations teams

• (Preferred) Apply NZ employment law knowledge where applicable

What You Bring:

• A strong people-first mindset with the ability to influence, coach, and build trusted relationships at all levels

• Proven experience (3+ years) in a generalist HR or People Partner role , ideally in a fast-paced retail or consumer-facing environment

• A commercial lens on HR — you understand how people strategy drives business results

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills — you're a connector, listener, and influencer

• High emotional intelligence and empathy — balancing care with outcomes

• A passion for coaching leaders , driving development, and building team effectiveness

• Resilience and adaptability in dynamic, ever-changing environments

• A data-informed approach to diagnosing issues and tracking success

• Deep knowledge of Australian employment legislation ; familiarity with NZ law is a plus

• Experience with modern awards, employment contracts, and enterprise agreements

• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and a track record of driving organisational change

• Tertiary qualifications in HR, Business, Psychology , or a related field

• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and a knack for simplifying systems and processes

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience supporting restructures, workforce planning, and role design

• Exposure to the New Zealand employment landscape

• A passion for culture, inclusion, and engagement

So what do you need to get the gig? Turn this application upside down: blow it out of the water and show us why you want to be part of the fastest growing brand.