HR Generalist

Our Brand Story

ZIMMERMANN is a global luxury fashion brand, founded in Sydney in 1991 by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann. Renowned for its signature approach to sophisticated femininity, distinctive prints and exceptional craftsmanship, the brand is present across Australia, Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia. 

Nicky Zimmermann’s creative vision and Simone Zimmermann’s strategic leadership have formed the foundation of the brand’s success. Their partnership, balancing design innovation with strong commercial direction, remains central to ZIMMERMANN’s identity and growth.  

Today, ZIMMERMANN continues to redefine modern luxury with collections that celebrate self-expression. Grounded in Australian sun-soaked optimism, the brand resonates with women around the world. Our global teams are united by a shared commitment to creativity, quality, and evolving the brand with integrity and purpose. 

At ZIMMERMANN, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to empowering talented individuals to build meaningful careers within an inclusive, collaborative and forward thinking environment, where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated, and individuality is valued.

What You Will Bring

To succeed in this position, you will bring: 

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience in a broad HR Generalist role, with exposure to the full team member lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management and offboarding.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, HR policies and practices, with the ability to apply these effectively within a business environment.
• Experience supporting workplace health and safety, workers' compensation and related compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to partner with leaders, providing practical advice and guidance on people, performance and employee relations matters.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with sound judgement, discretion and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and effective HR service delivery.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence using HR systems, reporting tools and Microsoft Office applications.

The Opportunity & Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a proactive and people-focused HR Generalist to join our Corporate HR team. This role will partner closely with leaders across the business to deliver end-to-end HR support, spanning recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management and team member development.

With a broad and varied scope, you will play an important role in supporting our people and business objectives, providing practical guidance to leaders and contributing to key initiatives across workplace health and safety, workers' compensation, compliance and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and making a meaningful impact across the team member experience.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Partnership and Team Member Lifecycle

• Manage the full team member lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development and offboarding.
• Partner with leaders to provide guidance on people matters, employee relations, performance and workforce planning.
• Manage recruitment activities end-to-end, partnering with hiring leaders to attract and appoint talent.
• Support team member engagement, retention and development initiatives to enhance the overall team member experience.
• Maintain accurate HR records, systems and documentation, ensuring effective and efficient HR service delivery.

Compliance, Safety and Risk Management

• Ensure HR policies, procedures and practices align with applicable employment legislation and company requirements.
• Manage employee relations matters and workplace investigations, escalating complex issues and partnering with the Head of HR and legal advisers as required.
• Support workplace health and safety initiatives and maintain the WHS management system across corporate offices.
• Coordinate workers' compensation claims and return-to-work processes in partnership with insurers and relevant stakeholders.
• Partner with Finance and Payroll to support accurate payroll processing and compliance with employment requirements.

Business Support and Continuous Improvement

• Coordinate learning and development activities, mandatory compliance training and maintenance of the Learning Management System.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver HR projects and business initiatives aligned with organisational priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR systems, processes and service delivery.
• Provide HR reporting and insights to support business decisions and identify people-related trends and opportunities.
• Support the HR Coordinator, as required, to ensure consistent and effective HR service delivery.

Why Join ZIMMERMANN?

• Flexible work options that support balance and wellbeing
• Access to tailored development plans and learning opportunities
• Generous employee benefits and product discounts
• Clear pathways for career progression within a global organisation
• A collaborative, high performing, and inclusive team culture

Next Steps

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and would like to contribute to ZIMMERMANN’s continued success, we’d love to hear from you. 
 
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 
 
ZIMMERMANN is an equal opportunity employer. We assess all applicants based on their individual capabilities, experience, and qualifications and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, please let us know at the time of application so we can assist you throughout the recruitment process.