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Born in Australia, loved around the world.
At Cotton On, we know good style goes well beyond what's in your wardrobe. We’re here to inspire, spark joy and bolster self-expression and creativity. We want our community to feel seen, heard and celebrated, and as a brand, we want to use our voice to make a positive difference in people's lives.
We’re playfully rebellious and always optimistic. Join our world and let's do good things together.
Benefits You Will Love
50% Team Member discount for all Brands/Products
Competitive Pay
Wellness Support 24/7
Performance & Peak incentives to reward & recognize our team
Great benefits for YOU & your family – Medical, Dental, Vision + more
401(k) matching program, with a commitment to financial literacy and support
Development opportunities that could take you anywhere
Quarterly COG Awards + real time recognition
The Role
SENIOR HR BUSINESS PARTNER
Role Overview As the Senior HR Business Partner, you will act as a strategic advisor to leadership, driving people and culture initiatives that scale business growth. You will bridge the gap between company vision and operational reality, maintaining a seamless balance of strategic vision and hands-on execution across our diverse Corporate, Field/Store, and Distribution Center teams.
Work Structure & Details
Format: Hybrid
Schedule: 3 days in office per week
Location: Playa Vista, CA
Reporting Structure: Reports directly to the Head of HR
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Partner directly with business leaders across corporate, field, and supply chain networks to align people strategies with commercial objectives. Provide actionable insights on organisational design, culture, and workforce planning.
Balanced Execution: Maintain the balance of high-level strategic planning with a hands-on commitment to operational execution. Ensure HR programs are built effectively and delivered flawlessly across frontline, logistical, and corporate environments.
Multi-Site Talent Management: Oversee a diverse talent lifecycle, customizing onboarding, growth, and retention strategies to fit the distinct needs of office, retail store, and warehouse populations.
Performance & Succession: Champion a culture of high performance. Advise and guide managers through complex performance issues, goal setting, and robust succession planning tailored to both hourly and salaried workforces.
Change Management: Guide the organization through periods of transition, network growth, and retail evolution. Help leaders build change plans that minimize disruption and maximize employee engagement.
HR Programs & Policy: Oversee the development and administration of core HR programs, including compensation, benefits, and employee relations, while ensuring strict compliance with local, state, and federal labor regulations.
Process & Technology Optimization: Leverage the Oracle HRIS platform to continuously evaluate, streamline, and optimize HR operations, payroll touchpoints, and compliance data to drive operational efficiency.
Requirements
Experience: 10+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong foundation across talent management, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and compliance.
Industry Focus: Prior HR experience supporting retail store operations, distribution/logistics facilities, and corporate environments.
Technical Skills: Hands-on proficiency and experience utilizing Oracle HRIS for data management and operational workflows.
Execution & Strategy: Proven ability to balance high-level strategic alignment with the grit required to execute day-to-day HR deliverables across multiple sites.
Business Acumen: Strong critical thinking skills with a proven ability to translate commercial retail, field, and supply chain goals into strategic HR initiatives.
Change Agent: Demonstrated experience successfully guiding organizations through periods of growth, restructuring, or cultural change.
Communication: Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills, with a track record of building trust and influencing frontline managers to executive leaders.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to move around the store throughout the shift/workday
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly (e.g., boxes or other merchandise packages, bins, clothing racks, stools/ladders)
Ability to regularly squat/kneel (e.g., to access under-storage bins, during visual resets)
Ability to regularly use a ladder, step stool or raised platform safely to complete required tasks
Who are we?
Cotton On’s purpose is to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Born in Australia, Cotton On is a global fashion and lifestyle retailer with eight brands across 22 countries and 1,500 stores. Powered by 20,000 team members, who together with our customers, are making a positive impact through one life-changing Foundation. Taking their Aussie lifestyle to the world and delivering Good along the way, Cotton On brands offer youthful fashion and lifestyle products across women's, men’s, kids, body, accessories and stationery.
We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us.
We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers.
If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] so we may support you in completing the job application process.
In addition, Cotton On Group will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with local “Fair Chance” ordinances.
CA: This is a full time salary role with the annual wage range of $145,000 - $170,000/yr
From Australia to the world - The Cotton On Group (known in-house as COG) is Australia's largest global retailer. With 7 brands, 19 countries, 1500 stores and counting; we exist to make a positive difference in the lives of everyone we touch. Our people are optimistic, innovative and highly motivated; they share a genuine belief in themselves and others and they aren't afraid to think big.
Cotton On is the founding brand of the Group and has grown to become a global fashion destination with over 600 stores worldwide. We thrive on delivering the trends of the moment (always with our own twist) and inspire our community to have fun with it. Our product offering includes womenswear, menswear and accessories.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience
- Prior HR experience supporting retail, distribution, and corporate environments
- Hands-on proficiency with Oracle HRIS
- Ability to balance strategic alignment with execution of day-to-day HR deliverables
- Strong critical thinking and business acumen skills
- Experience guiding organizations through growth or cultural change
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
What We Do
Our purpose has always been to make a positive difference in people’s lives, and our team and customers are at the heart of this. We started in 1988, with our first ‘shop’ being the boot of a Ford Bronco parked at The Beckley Market in Geelong, Australia. Inside? A stack of denim jackets; it was the start of something big. Our vision is to take our eight Aussie lifestyle brands to the world, delivering Good along the way. And we know that our responsibility goes far beyond selling great products. We work to prioritise people and the planet, while making products our customers love, ones that we can all be proud of. We’re a diverse bunch from all around the world who love to think big. We live for a challenge and give anything a go. We work hard and pride ourselves on creating an environment free from hierarchy and ego. One that promotes creativity and self-expression, allowing our team to do what they do best. We look after our people 24/7 – not just when they’re at work, but outside of it too. Since day one, our team members have been like great mates to us – and you look after your mates. We support and empower our team members to be the healthiest versions of themselves. And we keep it real, always. We’re customer-obsessed in everything we do, and believe us when we say the obsession is real! When you join our team, you’re part of something bigger – you’re here to be inspired, to learn, to do the right thing, and above all else, to make a positive difference. 20,000 people. 8 brands. 20 countries. 1,300 stores (and counting) and one life-changing Foundation. That's Cotton On Group.
