People & Culture Partner

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

As part of the QLD People & Culture team, you will work in a small but dynamic team providing support, guidance and HR business advice and partnership to our leaders.

You will have access to various Centre's 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 options to be based in Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast or the Gold Coast. There will be a requirement to travel across our store network in QLD, therefore a valid Driver's Licence is required.

What's involved:

• 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, 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:

• A tertiary qualification in Law, HR, business, Commerce, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline (preferred)

• Proven experience working in a HR business partner or HR Advisor role, ideally within a multi-site organisation (3 years minimum preferred)

• Sound knowledge of employee relations legislation

• 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.

Bunnings strives to ensure everyone is treated fairly and our team are committed to supporting you at any stage of your recruitment journey. Be sure to let us know if you require an adjustment and we can provide the most appropriate support for you. If you have the experience, skills and a passion to grow but don't necessarily nail every single point in the job description, please still apply. Contact us at [email protected] and a member of the team will be in touch. 

About Us

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We’re 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.

By joining our passionate and diverse team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, develop, have fun and make a positive difference – to our customers and the communities where we live and work. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and build something great together, apply today.

Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment 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.