People & Culture Partner

At Bunnings, you’ll make a positive difference to our business and beyond.

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand and a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry. Operating from a network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites, and online, Bunnings caters for consumer and commercial customers.

By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will have the opportunity to grow, develop, have fun and make a positive difference - to our customers and the communities where we live and work.

About the role

We are currently looking for a People & Culture Partner to join our team based in our National Support Office in Burnley. As part of the Victoria People and Culture team, you will work in a small but dynamic team providing support, guidance and HR business partnership to our leaders.

You will have access to various Centres of Excellence to drive and deliver great people outcomes and solutions for your stakeholder groups.

You will be the face of the People team to your customers, providing strategic guidance in ER/IR, talent management, diversity and inclusion initiatives and strategic workforce planning.

Bunnings offers a hybrid, flexible working environment, with the National Support office based on Swan Street in Burnley (just behind Richmond). There will be a regular requirement to travel across our store network in Victoria.

What's involved:
- Partner our leaders on everything people related to achieve their business strategy- Build leadership competency and capability through coaching- Execute Strategic talent management- Lead cyclical employee life cycle activities- Coach, guide and manage employee relations issues in your area- Champion our diversity and inclusion strategy and culture- Provide guidance and ensure compliance with relevant legislative, policy and process requirements

Who we’re looking for:
You will have a background in HR, with a good understanding around employee relations and experience with the talent lifecycle stages and process. You’ll have strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and empower leaders across the business, effectively manage employee performance and mitigate risk.

You’ll also have a high level of emotional intelligence and resilience; being able to operate effectively in a fast-paced and litigious environment, with the overall aim of promoting a positive workplace culture.

You’ll need:
- Tertiary qualification in Law, HR, Business, Commerce, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline- Proven experience working in a HR business partner or equivalent role, ideally within a multi-site organisation- Sound knowledge of employee relations legislation- Experience before the Fair Work Commission conducting conciliations
- _(desirable)_- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- A track record of taking initiative and achieving pragmatic outcomes

You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.

There’s so much on offer when you’re part of the team. Our flexible and informal work environment helps bring balance between work and home. Then there’s the fun stuff like team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands, incentives, discounts from corporate partners (such as private health insurance) and cost price food and drinks at the Bunnings café. We also offer 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender, and you will have the opportunity to create a real difference in your community and environment. Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter.
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