About Auto Parts Group (APG):
At Auto Parts Group (APG), we aim to be Australia’s top independent supplier of genuine and aftermarket automotive parts, providing our customers with a "Real Advantage."
APG is part of GPC Asia Pacific, a leading supplier of industrial and automotive parts in Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. GPC has over 8,000 employees in Asia Pacific and more than 60,000 globally, with well-known brands like Repco, NAPA, AMX, and Motion Industries.
About the role:
Reporting to the GM People Culture and Wellbeing -Collision Division, we are looking for a PCW Adviser. This role will provide end-to-end HR and recruitment support across the employee lifecycle. The role partners with leaders and employees to deliver efficient recruitment, onboarding, payroll support, reporting, and HR projects, while ensuring compliance with workplace legislation and APG/GPC Asia Pac policies and Values.
Based at our Brendale Head Office, this full-time role is ideal for someone who wants to work close to home, (north side), working with a dynamic team and working across national team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end recruitment, from job design and advertising through to selection, offers and pre-employment checks.
- Partner with hiring managers to plan workforce needs and deliver best-practice recruitment and onboarding experiences.
- Provide practical HR advice to managers and employees on policies, workplace matters, performance, and employee relations.
- Support the resolution of grievances, disciplinary matters and underperformance fairly, consistently and confidentially.
- Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems, payroll-related data and regular workforce reporting.
- Contribute to HR projects, policy reviews, system improvements, employee engagement and organisational change initiatives.
- Champion APG Values—Customer First, Smart Service, Teamwork and Safe for All—while ensuring compliance with Fair Work requirements and company policies.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Experience in a generalist HR or recruitment role, managing end-to-end employee lifecycle activities.
- Strong knowledge of HR policies, and proceedures.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to confidently support managers and employees.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, with accuracy in HR systems, records, reporting and payroll data.
- A proactive, customer-focused approach that reflects APG Values: Customer First, Smart Service, Teamwork and Safe for All.
Benefits:
APG ‘Me’ Day: This is a paid, planned day for our team to use for whatever they want.
Paid Parental Leave: We have newly introduced paid parental leave for all permanent employees.
Training: Full training and ongoing support will be provided with all necessary business resources, tools and technology.
Business perks: Exclusive discounts with retailers like Repco, NAPA, AMX, and Motion Industries.
Events: Regular team catch ups including monthly get-togethers and local awards and Annual Awards.
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides access to free, confidential counselling (which includes financial and legal counselling) for you and your immediate family.
Diversity: We have a diverse group of talented people in our business from all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures.
Security: We have been in business for 30 years and continue to get stronger year after year.
Interested…
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GPC Asia Pacific is an equal opportunity employer.
Skills Required
- Experience in a generalist HR or recruitment role managing end-to-end employee lifecycle activities
- Strong knowledge of HR policies and procedures
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to confidently support managers and employees
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Accuracy in HR systems, records, reporting, and payroll data
- Proactive, customer-focused approach
Genuine Parts Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, with profit sharing and pension plans also mentioned. These elements indicate strong long-term financial support alongside ownership opportunities.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits encompass medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA and FSA options plus income-protection coverages like life, AD&D, and disability. This breadth suggests a robust core health and protection offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave are provided in addition to short‑term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program supports families with counseling and life tools. These programs reinforce family support alongside standard PTO.
Genuine Parts Company Insights
What We Do
Genuine Parts Company (GPC), founded in 1928, is a global service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. We serve hundreds of thousands of customers from a network of more than 10,000 locations in 14 countries and have approximately 50,000 employees.
