People and Culture Partner

Bunnings; Queensland; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount

OnePass membership

Employee benefits program

Parental leave 12 weeks

Job summary

Bunnings is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to partner with store leaders across Queensland and NSW, shaping workforce priorities and building leadership capability. You’ll drive people solutions with Centres of Excellence, support employee lifecycle activities, and champion diversity and engagement across a wide retail network.

A valid driver's license is essential due to travel across stores. This is a strategic role with exposure to senior leadership and the chance to influence

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a HRBP or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of employment relations legislation.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing business outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to balance competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Tertiary qualification in HR, Business, Law or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support leaders to build capability and confidence.
• Partner with senior leaders on people strategy, workforce planning and organisational priorities.
• Drive talent and succession initiatives across your portfolio.
• Support employee lifecycle activities and key people programs.
• Champion diversity, inclusion and team engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with specialist teams to deliver positive people outcomes.

Skills

HR BP

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

People strategy

Leadership

Education

HR/Business/Law degree

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

Join our Queensland People & Culture team and partner with leaders to build capable, high-performing and engaged teams across our store network.

This is a fantastic opportunity to influence people outcomes at both an operational and strategic level, working closely with senior leaders to shape workforce priorities, build leadership capability and drive a positive team culture.

You’ll collaborate with leaders and our Centres of Excellence to deliver practical people solutions that support business success.

This role requires regular travel across Queensland and Northern New South Wales stores, so a valid driver’s licence is essential.

What’s involved

• Coach and support leaders to build capability and confidence.
• Partner with senior leaders on people strategy, workforce planning and organisational priorities.
• Drive talent and succession initiatives across your portfolio.
• Support employee lifecycle activities and key people programs.
• Champion diversity, inclusion and team engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with specialist teams to deliver positive people outcomes.

About You

You’re a relationship-focused HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders to solve challenges and drive results. You bring sound judgement, a practical approach and the confidence to influence at all levels of the business.

You’ll thrive in a collaborative team environment, enjoy working in a fast-paced setting and be passionate about creating positive and inclusive workplace experiences.

What you’ll need

• Proven experience in a HR Business Partner or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of employment and employee relations legislation.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing business outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to balance competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Tertiary qualification in HR, Business, Law, or a related field (preferred).

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.

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.