Celebrating our 20th Birthday in September this year, we were founded in Melbourne, Australia We are loved across the globe, where we're known for our effortlessly wearable and timeless collections that celebrate modern femininity. 

We trade as Forever New in over 25 countries and as Ever New in Canada, the US and the Philippines with over 400 retail and concession stores globally. 

While we’re a global brand, behind the scenes we’re a collective of close friends: fashion enthusiasts, designers , and in-store experts, who work non-stop to help our customers embrace and elevate their own personal style. 

To develop the best of the best we are looking for a high energy, commercially minded People and Culture Manager to join our Forever New team. 

If you genuinely love partnering with leaders, building great teams, making a meaningful impact, helping shape an engaging, high-performing and people-first culture across then this could be the best step you will ever take! 

In this broad and rewarding generalist role, you’ll report to the GM People & Culture to deliver strategic and hands-on HR support across the employee lifecycle. From leadership coaching and employee relations through to talent, engagement, compliance and workplace health and safety, you’ll play a key role in helping our people feel supported, empowered and set up for success. 

What you’ll be doing 

• Partner with leaders across Head Office and Retail to provide practical, trusted and commercially focused P&C advice. 

• Lead and support employee relations, performance management, restructures, investigations and workplace matters with confidence and care. 

• Coach and develop a small P&C team, creating a collaborative, accountable and high-performing team environment. 

• Support talent, succession, onboarding, engagement and retention initiatives that help our people thrive. 

• Support all L&D initiatives through Linked In Learning and face to face workshops 

• Oversee WHS activities, workers compensation and return-to-work processes to support a safe and compliant workplace. 

• Drive continuous improvement across P&C processes, policies, templates and employee experience initiatives. 

About You

• You bring strong HR/P&C generalist experience, ideally within a fast-paced retail, customer-focused or multi-site environment. 

• You’re confident advising leaders on people matters and navigating Australian employment, industrial relations and WHS requirements. 

• You’re a natural coach and collaborator who builds trusted relationships at all levels. 

• You enjoy leading a team, balancing operational priorities and finding simple, practical solutions. 

• You’re curious, proactive and excited by opportunities to improve ways of working, including the thoughtful use of technology and AI. 

• You bring warmth, professionalism, discretion and a genuine passion for people, culture and fashion. 

Why join Forever New? 

At Forever New, we’re passionate about creating beautiful moments for our customers and meaningful careers for our people. You’ll be joining a values-led team that thinks customer, keeps things simple, acts with pace and takes responsibility. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, develop yourself,  influence positive change and be part of a global supportive, fashion-focused business, we’d love to hear from you. 

• Enjoy generous Forever New team member discounts across our beautiful product range. 

• Access exclusive sample sales and product events. 

• Benefit from subsidised parking, food and coffee. 

• Enjoy an early finish on Fridays every month 

• Receive paid parental leave to support you through important life moments. 

• Celebrate your birthday with an extra day of birthday leave. 

• Enjoy loyalty leave as recognition for your ongoing contribution. 

• Located in Burnley with the tram at our doorstep and trains just a short walk away  

Ready to make it your moment? 
Apply now and bring your energy, experience and passion for people to Forever New.