People and Capability Partner

About us

At Officeworks we make bigger things happen. Our customers, our team, and our community are our heart and soul. And if our brilliant people have taught us anything, it is that we can do all kinds of incredible things, each and every day.

Fast paced. Innovative. Inspiring. With close to 10,000 team members and a national footprint of more than 173 retail stores Australia wide - we're focused on delivering a wide range, low price and great service. We're about inspiring new ideas and thinking outside the box. We're about kicking goals, having a laugh and pushing each other. We are about being rewarded and supported. We're about teaching a customer something new and supporting the community. We're about making a difference.

About the role Are you a passionate and results-driven People & Capability professional looking to make an impact? We're on the hunt for an exceptional People & Capability Partner to join our dynamic National People team. This exciting role is at the heart of our business, where you'll turn strategic business goals into impactful people outcomes that drive success.
 
You'll work hand-in-hand with your key stakeholders across our Supply Chain team supporting People Leaders in designing and delivering people initiatives that directly support our business priorities. Your expertise will ensure we continue to build a high-performance culture across our diverse workforce.  With a national portfolio, you'll have the opportunity to shape our people strategy in an evolving environment. Embracing a hybrid work model, you'll spend one day a week at our Chadstone office, and 1-2 days a week engaging our teams on the ground in our Customer Fulfillment Centre based in Derrimut.  This role is being offered as a fixed term contract until June 2027. As our People & Capability Partner, you will be involved in:

• Business Partnering: Work closely with business leads to deliver people strategies that align performance, capability, engagement and talent initiatives with business goals. 
• Leadership Development: Facilitate leadership development programs and support activities that build leadership capability. 
• Employee Relations: Provide day-to-day coaching and advice on employee relations, staying updated on internal policies and external legislation to offer high-quality support. 
• Dispute Resolution: Support managers in preventing and resolving industrial disputes and grievances, devising effective resolution strategies. 
• Talent Pipeline Development: Build effective talent pipelines, assist in workforce planning, and develop talent and succession plans. Partnering with Talent Acquisition and Business leaders to attract, evaluate, and select quality candidates for leadership and critical roles. 
• Workplace Safety: Work closely with injury management and W&HS specialists to support injury management and return to work.   
• People Strategy Implementation: Support the execution of strategies that attract, develop, and retain talent, aligning with the strategic direction of our People Plan.
• Change Management: Coach business leads on change management principles, ensuring these principles are observed during change execution. 

About you

You come from a business partnering background and are well versed across end-to-end HR processes with a strong understanding of the importance of culture.  In addition, you will have:
 
•    A minimum of 3 years of hands-on HR experience in both strategic and operational business partnering, ideally having partnered with blue collared workforces.
•    ER/IR experience and exposure
•    Expertise in building strong relationships, influencing key stakeholders and negotiating effectively.
•    Outstanding communication and coaching skills that inspire and drive action.
•    Proven problem-solving abilities with a knack for resolving complex issues.
•    Excellent time management and prioritization skills to keep things running smoothly.
•    A forward-thinking mindset with the ability to plan and implement future business improvements.
•    Strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of business operations

If you're ready to make a real difference and help our business and people thrive, we want to hear from you!

Our culture

If you're searching for an organisation that's truly committed to its people, where you can thrive in a culture of togetherness, then join Officeworks and let's make bigger things happen - for all of us! We celebrate our teams' uniqueness by offering genuine team member benefits to the Officeworks family:

• We're all about giving you the flexibility you need to keep things balanced to suit your individual needs.
• Enjoy generous discounts across Officeworks, Geeks2U, Bunnings, Kmart, Target and the wider Wesfarmers brands.
• Access to our Officeworks benefits program for exclusive discounts and perks across entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health.
• Our Growing Families Policy supports team members during the exciting and challenging times of expanding their family
• We prioritise safety, mental health and wellbeing, offering access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as well as other ongoing programs
• Our Flexible Public Holidays Policy supports those who observe cultural or religious holidays different from the standard public holidays in Australia
• Take advantage of outstanding learning and development programs to support your career growth
• Explore fantastic career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.

At Officeworks, we operate best when our team represents the communities we serve. We proudly commit to providing a safe and supportive work environment for our team. We encourage applications from all candidates of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), people with disabilities, and the LGBTQI+ community.