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Genuine Parts Company (GPC) Asia Pacific is seeking a passionate and commercially savvy People, Culture & Wellbeing Business Partner to join our team in a hybrid role. Ideally based at our national support office in Rowville, VIC, we can offer flexiblity for the right person (eg Cambpellfield, Broadmeadows, or even regionally). This is a highly visible role partnering strategically with our NAPA and Repco retail and trade store networks across Victoria and Tasmania. As a key strategic HR partner to our Sales and Operations leaders, you will drive meaningful business outcomes through strong stakeholder relationships, proactive initiatives, and operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to bring commercial insight and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment, predominantly focused on the automotive aftermarket parts sector. Reporting to the General Manager, People, Culture & Wellbeing (ANZ), you will work collaboratively with leaders at all levels to embed pragmatic, commercially aligned people initiatives that build capability and drive performance. This genuine business partnering opportunity will allow you to expand and apply your HR business partnership skills in a challenging, dynamic, and inclusive workplace.
Job Responsibility:
Be a trusted HR advisor and coach, partnering closely and authentically with leaders to deliver commercial and people outcomes
Build strong relationships with stakeholders ranging from entry-level retail team members through to professional managers and senior leaders
Combine proactive strategic partnership with reactive capability, balancing workforce planning, talent development, and employee relations with hands-on problem solving
Lead talent and succession planning initiatives to develop and maintain a strong pipeline of future leaders
Support and advise on performance management, employee relations, and complex workplace investigations with the required level of expertise
Provide change leadership to various HR and business initiatives to help ensure projects land effectively and are well embedded
Manage cyclic HR activities aligned with GPC’s broader People Strategy, while working at pace across multiple initiatives
Collaborate with the WHS team to embed safety programs and contribute positively to overall wellbeing and engagement
Actively contribute to our wider People, Culture & Wellbeing team, supporting cross-functional initiatives and continuous improvement
Some travel expected
Requirements:
Experienced People & Culture Business Partner with a strong commercial mindset
Demonstrated success building authentic relationships and influencing stakeholders across diverse retail and trade teams
Proven ability to be hands on, thriving in a high-volume, fast-paced, retail or big box environment
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data and insights into actionable workforce strategies
Skilled in delivering multiple priorities concurrently while maintaining focus on quality and impact
Excellent coach, communicator, and collaborator who builds capability and trust at all levels
Demonstrated ability to manage complex employee relations matters
Adaptable, flexible, and embraces change with a continuous improvement approach
Self-motivated, business-focused, and passionate about people and culture solutions that deliver commercial value
What we offer:
Staff discounts across GPC Asia Pacific companies
Private health insurance discounts
Employee assistance program
Safety conscious work environment
Support for working parents with parental leave top-up allowance
Paid volunteer leave to give back to your community
Access to our employee platform MOVE for discounts, recognition, and engagement programs