People & Culture Business Partner

6 days ago

Richmond, Australia Dutton Automotive Full time

**Company Description**
Established in 1911, Dutton Automotive is the largest retailer and wholesaler of pre-owned luxury, exotic, prestige, family and commercial vehicles in Australia, focused on reliable and customer-centric automotive services.

Dutton Automotive was recently acquired by Japanese conglomerate Sojitz Corporation. Sojitz employs over 20,000 people and operates in 87 countries across the globe. Dutton Automotive is a Co-Major Partner of Essendon Football Club.

A.O. Dutton opened his first garage on Burnley Street, Richmond. Driven by an obsessive focus on customer experience, today, Dutton Automotive operates from 24 dealerships throughout Australia. We currently have over 300+ staff nationally.
**Job Description** The Automotive industry is fast-paced, ever-evolving, and not for the faint-hearted.** It demands resilience, adaptability, and a hands-on approach to People & Culture. If you thrive in a dynamic, high-energy environment and are passionate about driving people strategies, this is the role for you

We are looking for a **People & Culture Business Partner** to collaborate with leaders across our business, acting as a trusted advisor and coach to enhance leadership capability while ensuring a high-performing and engaged workforce.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Work closely with the Head of People & Culture to implement strategic HR initiatives aligned with business goals.
- Partner with leaders and employees to provide expert HR advice across all facets of the employee lifecycle.
- Manage recruitment, onboarding, performance management, talent development, and succession planning.
- Provide hands-on support in employee relations, industrial relations, and workplace investigations.
- Coach and equip managers with the skills to navigate difficult conversations and drive high-performance teams.
- Oversee workplace health & safety (WH&S), including compliance and bi-annual audits.
- Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and diversity & inclusion initiatives.
- Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices comply with industry regulations and business needs.
- Contribute to HR projects that enhance workplace culture and operational efficiency.
- Partner with Payroll and the broader HR team to ensure seamless HR operations.

**Qualifications**
- Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related field.
- Proven experience in an HR generalist or business partnering role, ideally within **fast-paced, operational industries like Automotive, Retail, or Manufacturing.**:

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
- A hands-on, proactive problem solver who thrives under pressure.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with high attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
- Resilient, adaptable, and ready to roll up your sleeves in a **high-energy, no-two-days-the-same** industry.

**Additional Information** Benefits and perks**
- Excellent team.
- Paid Day Off to celebrate your Birthday.
- Attractive remuneration and growth opportunity.
- Access to fully funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Opportunity to really add value and make a difference.

We'd love to hear from you now.

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