HR Manager— Challenge, Inspire and Grow with us at Miss Amara!
We’re looking for an experienced and hands-on HR Manager to help us shape a values-led, high-performing team at Miss Amara. This is a full-time hybrid role.
About Us
Miss Amara was founded with one mission – to create the best possible experience for people shopping for rugs online. Miss Amara is made up of a team that is (crazy) passionate about what they do, and strives to create a team culture that is vibrant, dynamic, and supportive.
We are shaking up the homewares industry with innovative technology that removes the biggest pain points in buying a rug – offering free returns, free styling advice, and industry-first augmented and virtual reality tools to ensure our customer selects the perfect rug. Our approach is a complete game-changer for how customers shop for rugs.
The role
This is a career-defining opportunity to lead and grow the HR function at Miss Amara, where people are at the heart of our business. As HR Manager, you’ll shape a high-performing, values-led culture that supports our growth, bringing warmth, energy, and operational rigour. You’ll balance strategic vision with day-to-day excellence, building trust and strong relationships across the team.
This hybrid role supports both Miss Amara and Loopsie, reports to the COO, and leads a team of two. You’ll work 1–2 days a week at our Granville Distribution Centre and 3–4 days from home.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a strategic business partner to the Senior Leadership Team, providing insight and support across all HR-related matters.
- Develop and lead organisation-wide workforce planning including organisational structure, job design, employee retention and change management.
- Build and lead the succession planning function to ensure sustainable leadership and talent continuity.
- Strategise, lead, and execute engagement initiatives that align with company objectives.
- Manage onboarding, performance reviews, grievances, performance management, and exit processes.
- Support individual development plans, facilitate learning and development sessions, and partner cross-functionally with departments to provide targeted training initiatives that strengthen organisational capability.
- Oversee recruitment processes led by the HR Specialist and continuously improve and iterate recruitment and onboarding processes to ensure they are best in class, aligned with company goals and culture.
- Monitor salary trends and manage the remuneration review and internal mobility process. Lead the payroll function in collaboration with the HR Specialist, Finance Manager, and COO.
- Manage the HR function, including People Cost budgeting, reporting and Organisational Design planning.
- Provide expert advice on employment legislation, awards, and contractual obligations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business or Organisational Development.
- Minimum of 6 years’ generalist HR experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage key HR projects.
- Strong knowledge of strategic and operational HR practices, including employment law, compensation, employee relations, and engagement.
- Proven relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
- Project management experience with strong planning and change management skills.
- High-level written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to coach and advise effectively.
- Proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft Office, Employment Hero desirable.
- Active participation in HR professional networks is desirable.
- Experience in retail or ecommerce sectors is highly regarded.
Why should you join?
- Be part of our growing team — You’ll be a pivotal part of building a high-growth e-commerce business, with opportunity for career progression as Miss Amara expands into new markets. 👊
- Work in unchartered territory — We are disrupting the homewares space using industry-first technology to stand apart from our competitors 💪
- Join a truly global team – with team members joining from countries all over the world, we are a truly diverse workforce with a dynamic, fun and engaging company culture! 🌏
If you’re inspired to join the future of e-commerce, we want to hear from you!
