People & Culture Business Partner

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia
- 12month Fix Term Maternity Leave Cover based in Port Melbourne
- Flexible work - hybrid model working in the office 3days office and 2 days WFH
- Great team member benefits
- 5th week annual leave, paid parental leave, product discounts and more

**Join Total Tools as a People and Culture Partner - Shaping a Dynamic Workforce and Thriving Culture**

Are you a people person who loves partnering with leaders to create vibrant, engaging, and high-performing workplaces? Total Tools is looking for a People and Culture Partner to join our dynamic team If you’re passionate about driving people initiatives that align with business goals and foster a supportive and inclusive culture, we want YOU

Reporting to the General Manager People & Culture as a P&C Partner, you’ll be a key influencer in shaping the culture and driving business success across our National Support Office. This is a 12 month parental leave opportunity but the world here at Total Tools and Metcash is your oyster.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll get up to:

- ** Strategic People Leadership**: Work with business leaders to craft and execute people strategies that support business priorities and goals. From workforce design and labour management to cost control and talent planning, you’ll be the go-to partner for all things people.
- ** Change Management Champion**: Lead people through change, supporting major transitions and ensuring that our teams are always aligned with business needs. You’ll be a critical driver of organisational effectiveness, ensuring the right talent is in the right place at the right time.
- ** Culture and Engagement**: Collaborate with leaders to foster a positive, engaging culture where everyone feels valued and can contribute. Implement group-wide diversity and inclusion programs and develop initiatives that inspire engagement.
- ** Talent Management**: Help identify, develop, and retain top talent through succession planning, performance-based cultures, and key development initiatives. You’ll ensure our leadership teams have the support and development they need to succeed.
- ** Day-to-Day People Support**: Support leaders with people-related matters such as recruitment, employment relations, and compliance. You’ll also ensure that payroll and safety/well-being initiatives run smoothly across the organization.
- ** Collaborative Projects**: Work closely with your direct P&C team and Metcash Centres of Excellence to deliver key people programs and policies, ensuring compliance and seamless integration with business needs.

**What We’re Looking For**:
We need someone who is proactive, collaborative, and an expert at building strong relationships with leaders. Here’s what you’ll bring to the table:

- ** Experience**: At least 5-8 years in a P&C business partnering role, ideally within a retail or support office environment. You’ve been around the block, working with senior leaders and helping them make people-focused decisions that drive business outcomes.
- ** Skills**:A proven track record in employee relations, coaching, influencing, and developing strong stakeholder relationships. You’ve worked in dynamic, growth-focused businesses and understand the importance of aligning people strategies with business goals.
- ** Knowledge**: You’re savvy when it comes to ER matters, and you know how to navigate compliance and people processes with ease.
- ** A People-Focused Mindset**:You thrive on creating a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture. You’re approachable, results-driven, and have a knack for building strong, trust-based relationships with leaders and teams.

Our operating model is one that respects and invests in our team and customers. We live by our values
- **One Team, Own it & Get it Done, Customer First & Be the Difference**

**All that is left to do is to to join the team #CareersWithTheTotalPackage**

**About us**

For 30 years, Total Tools has operated as the ultimate tool shop, delivering the right tools and advice for our customers. Our shelves are packed with the best professional tools to help tradies build Australia, but it is our team who are packed with passion for the tradies that makes us number one.

We have over 115 stores and 2000 team members across Australia, and our stores are locally owned and operated. At Total Tools we are all about getting it done, together. We show up for our mates and stay for our careers. You can grab the job and run with it, knowing that you can make a big impact and that we will back you to get it done.

In 2020, we were proud to join the Metcash group, alongside brands such as IGA, Mitre 10 and Home Timber and Hardware (just to name a few). Join us and be part of something bigger.
- Total Tools is a proud equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All hiring decisions are based upon skills, qualifications, and merit._
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