People & Organization Partner

Melbourne, VIC
Permanent
Full-time

6 days ago

YOUR MISSIONPUMA is one of the world’s leading sports brands, driven by innovation and a commitment to performance. At PUMA Oceania, we believe in pushing boundaries and empowering individuals to excel.Are you passionate about people, business, and building a culture where teams thrive?We’re on the hunt for an energetic, people-first HR professional to join us as our People & Organization Partner. In this role, you’ll support our Oceania team across all things people - from talent and development to coaching, compliance, and culture. This role will manage the DTC and Warehouse portfolio across Oceania reporting into the Director of P&O for Oceania.This is a role for someone who loves variety, lives for meaningful conversations, and knows how to balance business strategy with human connection. If you're someone who can switch between data, development, and dialogue (and still make it feel easy) we want you on our team.YOUR TALENTYou’re not just an HR professional - you’re a people champion, culture builder, and strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-moving, dynamic & high-impact environment.Here’s how you’ll make your mark:Serve as a strategic partner to senior leaders, aligning people priorities with business outcomesCollaborate with managers to strengthen team capability, boost engagement, and lift performanceWork closely with the Director of People & Organisation to shape and embed people strategies that drive long-term successLead workforce planning to ensure structure, capability, and talent are fit for future growthIdentify high-potential talent and build clear succession and development pathwaysGuide leaders through change, transformation, and business evolution with confidence and clarityIdentify commercial opportunities to optimise people costs and improve operational efficiencyHandle complex employee relations matters with professionalism, empathy, and complianceOversee core HR operations from contracts and data accuracy to system updates with a strong attention to detailLocalise and implement global P&O initiatives across the businessChampion a culture of high performance through coaching, feedback, and continuous developmentManage workers’ compensation claims and coordinate return-to-work plans in line with legislative requirements.What We Are Looking For5+ years of HR experience, including at least 3 years in a business partnering role.Background in retail, wholesale, or fast-paced environments preferredComfortable working with HRIS systems (Workday ideal) and interpreting HR dataStrong skills in talent acquisition, performance management, and succession planningProficient in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and basic reportingStrong knowledge of and experience managing workers’ compensation and return-to-work casesStrong communicator with the ability to influence and build trustSolid track record in employee relations and coaching managers through complex issuesBrings positive energy, a team-first mindset, 'get it done' attitude and knows how to make work fun while getting things doneMust have Australian permanent residency or full working rightsWhy PUMA?At PUMA, we are more than just a sports brand—we are a team of innovators and industry leaders committed to excellence. Here’s what you can expect:Product perks: 45% team discount plus free product on day one — because you should wear what you help build.Wellbeing support: Physical and mental wellbeing programs, plus a free onsite gym at our Moorabbin HQ.Leave & flexibility: 14 weeks paid parental leave, birthday leave, moving house leave, flexible hours, and hybrid working options.Career & culture: Grow with a global brand, backed by a supportive team, real development opportunities, and a culture that values people as much as performance.Big things are happening at PUMA Australia! As we continue to push the boundaries of sport and style, we’re gearing up for an exciting move to our brand-new, state-of-the-art office in Cremorne in early 2026. This cutting-edge space will fuel collaboration, creativity, and the unstoppable energy that defines PUMA within the sport & style hub of Melbourne!Think you don’t tick every box? That’s okay!
Studies show that women and underrepresented groups often only apply when they meet 100% of the criteria... but you don’t need to. If this role excites you and you bring relevant experience or potential, we want to hear from you. Let us be the judge - your next big opportunity might start right here.SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

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