Objective

The Operations Manager is a member of the store leadership team who deals with ALO’s operational strategy in the store. This individual is passionate about inventory management, labor planning and scheduling – all with a lens on driving an efficient and effective store operation. This role’s north star is pointed at ensuring that the store is customer-ready at all times.  

Operations Leader 

• Oversee and support execution of key operational processes 
• Investigate and root cause inventory accuracy issues, partnering with the Manager to escalate process or system gaps
• Champion strong Operational standards for the salesfloor by leveraging business performance data
• Support sell-through management by ensuring accuracy of inventory counts and coordinates labor hours to efficiently receive product deliveries
• Support a safe work environment and efficient operation  

Business Leader  

• Represent the business in meetings and on conference calls, in partnership with General Manager
• Review, Monitor and partner with General Manager to manage the budget, reporting and other business data; including metrics (e.g. Expenses, Sell-Thru) and inform planning processes (e.g., quarterly business review and sales planning)
• Future planning workflow business needs to protect optimal performance 

People Leader 

• Ensure that the Operations team exudes ALO's mission and guiding principles to effectively communicate to our visitors who we are, what we do and why we do what we do
• Leads a team through accountability, continuous coaching on a regular basis, development of talent, and elevating effective communication throughout the Operations team
• Establish internal & external pipeline through succession planning and recruitment strategy
• Writes an effective schedule that prioritizes the best business strategy, in partnership with the General Manager 

Flow Experience Leader 

• Oversees the execution of certain deliverables on the ALO Sales and Service Model, protecting operational efficiency
• Collaborates and implement General/Store Manager’s vision and work cross-functionally with business partners, as directed, to support all-level organizational goals
• Demonstrate an ability to navigate the organization with a balance of business need and brand culture 

Operations Manager Qualifications 

• 3-5 years of retail or related industry leadership experience
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)  
• Extraordinary interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Agile with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a changing environment
• Independent work ethic, time management skills, and personal accountability  
• Aligns with and embodies ALO’s Guiding Principles
• Requires constant movement in and around all areas of store
• Ability to lift, push, carry or otherwise move up to 10-15KG
• Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, crawl and/or twist, and safely climb up/down a ladder
• Ability to stand and move for an entire shift 

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OVERVIEW 

The Visual Manager is a member of the store leadership team who deals with ALO’s visual and product strategy in the store. This individual is passionate about planning, product knowledge, analyzing reporting and visual execution – all with a lens on driving efficient and effective visual merchandising. This role’s north star is pointed at ensuring that the store is customer-ready at all times. Duties require constant movement in and around the store, including the sales floor and back of house. When not actively assisting guests, this position takes initiative to perform other tasks, as needed, to keep store clean, safe, inviting and operating efficiently. 

Visual Leader 

• Oversee and support execution of key operational and visual processes 
• Champion strong visual standards for the salesfloor by leveraging business performance data
• Lead strategic product presentation and merchandising by ensuring product recovery, restock, destock, and making visual merchandising change in accordance with directive and partnership of General/Store Manager  
• Effectively plans Visual floor changes through payroll management and adapting visual support to the needs of the business.
• Own visual direction from planning through executing to meeting company expectations, budgets, timeline
• Utilizes reporting tools in partnership with management to identify business opportunities with product placement, outfitting, and stock levels. Makes changes as necessary 

Business Leader  

• Represent the business in meetings and on conference calls, in partnership with General/Store Manager
• Review, Monitor and partner with General Manager to manage the budget, reporting and other business data; including metrics (e.g. Expenses, Sell-Thru) and inform planning processes (e.g., quarterly business review and sales planning)
• Future planning workflow business needs to protect optimal performance 

People Leader 

• Ensure that the Visual team exudes ALO's mission and guiding principles to effectively communicate to our guests who we are, what we do and why we do what we do
• Leads a team through accountability, continuous coaching, development of talent, and elevating effective communication throughout the Operations and Visual team
• Establish internal & external pipeline through succession planning and recruitment strategy 

Flow Experience Leader 

• Oversees the execution of deliverables on sales floor, achieving KPI’s, while protecting operational efficiency and visual sets
• Collaborates and implements General/Store Manager’s vision and work cross-functionally with business partners, as directed, to support organizational goals and to achieve visual and sales floor KPI’s
• Demonstrate an ability to navigate the organization with a balance of business need and brand culture 

Visual Manager Qualifications 

• 3-5 years of retail or related industry leadership experience 
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)  
• Extraordinary interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Agile with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a changing environment
• Independent work ethic, time management skills, and personal accountability  
• Aligns with and embodies ALO’s Guiding Principles
• Requires constant movement in and around all areas of store
• Ability to lift, push, carry or otherwise move up to 10-15kg safely
• Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, crawl and/or twist, and safely climb up/down a ladder
• Ability to stand and move for an entire shift 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ALO does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

OVERVIEW

The Payroll Specialist, Australia is responsible for leading payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand within a global aggregate payroll model. This role will ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing, and partner closely with global payroll leadership, HR, Finance, and third-party providers. The Payroll Specialist will serve as the local point of accountability, balancing compliance with local statutory requirements and the consistency of global payroll governance.

RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Own end-to-end payroll delivery for all Australia and New Zealand locations, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with local labor and tax laws.
• Manage payroll through the local payroll service providers as well as global aggregator (e.g., ADP Celergo/Strada/other providers), escalating and resolving payroll issues quickly.
• Oversee payroll funding requests, GL reconciliations, and statutory payments across the region.
• Implement strong pre- and post-payroll controls in alignment with global standards.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance for data validation, accruals, and reporting requirements.
• Establish SLAs and KPIs for Australia and New Zealand payroll performance, driving accountability and service excellence.
• Act as escalation point for payroll queries in the region, supporting employees and managers with professionalism.
• Ensure payroll compliance with all Australia and New Zealand location-specific labor regulations, tax rules, and data privacy requirements (e.g., GDPR, etc.).
• Monitor legislative changes in the region and implement necessary payroll updates.
• Serve as the regional payroll responsible person within the global payroll operating model, reporting directly to the Director, International.
• Collaborate with global payroll leadership to drive process harmonization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide subject matter expertise to support new country launches, acquisitions, or payroll transitions in Australia and New Zealand.
• Represent Australia and New Zealand payroll in global governance forums, projects, and system enhancements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of payroll experience, with experience in retail or luxury industry as a plus
• Experience managing both Australia and New Zealand payroll in a global aggregate model (e.g., ADP, Celergo, Safeguard, Cloudpay, UKG, etc.).
• Strong understanding of statutory payroll and tax requirements across Australia and New Zealand.
• Proven experience working with global stakeholders across HR, Finance, and IT.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced global retail environment.
• Advanced excel skills.

ALO is bringing our elevated retail experience to Sydney CBD, and we are seeking three Assistant Store Managers to join our founding leadership team. 

We are hiring: 

• Assistant Store Manager – Sales & Service
• Assistant Store Manager – Operations
• Assistant Store Manager – Visual 

All Assistant Store Manager roles are critical members of the store leadership team, partnering closely with the Store Manager to bring ALO’s business strategy, premium guest experience, operational and visual excellence to life. 

This is an opportunity to shape culture, build a high-performing team and launch a flagship presence into the Australian market. 

The Opportunity 

As an Assistant Store Manager at ALO, you will be accountable for driving performance, elevating talent and ensuring our store operates at the highest standard. While each role has a distinct focus, both leaders are united by one north star, delivering an exceptional guest experience in a premium, high-energy environment. 

Assistant Store Manager – Sales & Service 

This leader owns the guest experience and commercial performance of the store. Your focus is guest connection, sales growth, talent elevation and commercial results. 

You will: 

• Drive sales performance and identify opportunities through data and floor observation 
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Sales & Service team 
• Elevate client relationships and community connection 
• Ensure optimal sales floor coverage and workforce planning 
• Partner with the Store Manager on business strategy and execution 

Assistant Store Manager – Visual 

Experience Required (both positions):  

• 3–5 years of retail leadership experience (flagship or high-volume preferred) 
• Experience within a luxury or premium retail environment is preferred 
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) 
• Extraordinary interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written 
• Strong commercial acumen and comfort working with business metrics 
• Proven ability to lead through accountability and continuous coaching 
• Agile with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a changing environment 
• Entrepreneurial mindset with high personal accountability 
• Aligns with and embodies ALO’s Guiding Principles 

This is not just a store opening; it is the foundation of ALO’s continued growth in Australia. You will be part of one of the first Australian leadership teams, shaping culture, building community and setting the standard for future expansion. 

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