Posted Thursday 5 November 2026 at 7:00 am Group General Manager - Human Resources
James Pascoe Group
Summer Hill, Sydney NSW
Drive productivity & engagement through leadership and development Expand horizons and contribute to a people-lead culture of success. Seek continuous improvement within a performance based family culture.
Lead a customer-focused HR team and help shape our future by evolving our policies and practices. You will use your experience to engage and empower others, strengthen our capabilities and help achieve company goals.
About Us
The JPL Group is the largest specialty jewellery retail chain in Australia; including iconic brands - Prouds the Jewellers, Angus & Coote and Goldmark, with over 400 stores and employing 4,000 team members nationwide.
The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join our Summer Hill office based senior leadership team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and working very closely with our Group General Manager - Retail Operations.
You will use your experience to promote productivity and performance-based initiatives, inspire others and strengthen the contribution of a dedicated HR team. Your work will support short, medium and long-term business outcomes while fostering the company’s organisational culture and values.
This is a rare opportunity to apply your HR expertise within a well-established, successful retail enterprise and help our brands continue to evolve and grow. It will suit someone who is passionate about Human Resources and combines strong communication with a hardworking, well-organised approach.
You will be responsible for developing, executing and measuring all HR functions effectively and efficiently, in line with the Company’s broader strategic direction. As Group General Manager - Human Resources, you will hold a key position within the Senior Management team.
You will be comfortable leading in a hands-on HR environment, combining leadership with practical involvement. Strong communication skills, including stakeholder management, and highly developed HR expertise are essential. This will include an ability to educate and empower managers at all levels.
Balancing the need for compliance and risk management with the goals of the Company will be a key to success in this role.
About You
Please apply only if you meet every essential requirement below and note that, while retail or hospitality industry experience is highly advantageous; all other criteria listed are essential.
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Proven experience within a senior leadership team
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Tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management or minimum 12 years of HR experience
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Comprehensive knowledge of Australian employment legislation and modern award interpretation
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Confidence in training and development, including presenting to senior leaders
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Successful experience in the development of performance-based HR initiatives
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Advanced skills and experience in the management of employment disputes
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Experience in the retail or hospitality industry is highly advantageous
If you meet every essential requirement and this opportunity interests you, we invite you to apply. Please include a CV and a concise cover letter addressing each essential requirement, with specific examples of your relevant experience and outcomes.
Job details
Job family Head Office HR Recruitment Pay type
Salary
Summer Hill NSW 2130, Australia
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