People Advisor - ER

Support Office VIC; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount

OnePass membership

Employee benefits program

Parental leave 12 weeks

Festive gifts

Cafe discounts

Travel opportunities

Career development pathway

Job summary

Bunnings is seeking an experienced HR professional to join the People Advisory team at the National Support Office in Burnley. You will be the first point of contact, providing employment relations advice, support and solutions to leaders and team members nationwide.

You’ll handle grievances, investigations, and advise on legislation, with a focus on end-to-end employee relations in a multi-site organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR with a focus on end-to-end employee relations & supporting leaders with workplace investigations
• Ability to interpret Industrial Instruments (EA/Awards)
• Strong knowledge of employee relations legislation
• Experience in multi-site organisations preferred

Responsibilities

• Champion employee relations grievances and investigations
• Masterfully resolve complex injury management matters
• Provide advice and guidance for leaders and team members over the phone
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements
• Negotiate outcomes to mitigate business risks
• Track and record cases using HR case management system

Skills

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Law/HR/Business/Commerce/IndustrialRelations

Job description

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter!

What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team:

Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks to name a few

Free standard OnePass membership

Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave

12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender

Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities

We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build

About the Role

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the big green shed? Ready to make a real impact with one of Australia's most iconic and trusted brands? We have an exciting opportunity to join our People Advisory team at our National Support Office in Burnley (just behind Richmond).

Join a large, dynamic team supporting over 55,000 team members nationwide! Reporting to our People Advisory Team Leader, you'll be the first point of contact and the go-to expert, providing employment relations advice, support, and solutions to Bunnings leaders and team members on all people-related matters nationally.

What’s involved

• Champion employee relations grievances and investigations
• Masterfully resolve complex injury management matters
• Provide advice and guidance for leaders and team members over the phone
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements
• Negotiate outcomes to mitigate business risks
• Track and record cases using our cutting-edge HR case management system

Who we’re looking for

Joining a highly supportive team you're an experienced HR professional with a solid background in employee relations who is adept at handling a variety of cases in a large business setting.

You're a relationship builder with excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.

You are process-driven, outcome-focused and have a knack for taking initiative to achieve pragmatic outcomes.

You’ll need

• Tertiary qualification in Law, HR, Business, Commerce, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in a HR role with a focus on end-to-end employee relations & supporting leaders with workplace investigations, ideally in a multi-site organisation
• Ability to interpret Industrial Instruments (EA/Awards)
• Strong knowledge of employee relations legislation
• Previous exposure to Form F3 completion and unfair dismissal conciliations is highly regarded

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

We love the diversity across our teams, brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates First Nations voices, perspectives, and contributions. Please note, you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings.

We’re all about fairness at Bunnings, and our team’s here to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments, just let us know - we’re here to help. If you’ve got the experience, skills, and drive to grow - but don’t quite nail every part of the job description - we still want to hear from you. For support, contact us at ****@bunnings.com.au.

Bunnings reserves the right to close job advertisements at any time,

About Us

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're proud to support project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry through our network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.

At Bunnings, our purpose is simple: we’re here to inspire people to have a red hot go! Whether that's backing our team to grow, supporting customers to take on new projects, or helping communities make a real difference. By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will be part of a culture that encourages you to roll up your sleeves and build something great together.

Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.