Senior P&C & People Advisory Business Partner

Senior P&C & People Advisory Business Partner Bapcor Ltd is Asia Pacific’s leading provider of automotive aftermarket accessories, equipment, service and solutions. We host one of the widest ranges of car parts in the world, with brands including Burson, Autobarn, Midas, Truckline, Premier Auto Trade and Baxters.

We’re more than just automotive — we’re a dynamic, purpose‑led organisation powered by people. Our Melbourne‑based corporate team plays a critical role in shaping the strategy and success of the Bapcor Group.

In joining our team, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive business that spans more than 1,000 locations with over 5,000 team members across Australia, New Zealand and Thailand. We are passionate about our team, with safety and inclusivity at the forefront of everything we do. We’re also passionate about our customers, products, and living our values of:

Doing the right thing

Being in it together

Giving a damn

Getting it done

About the role We are seeking an experienced Senior P&C & People Advisory Business Partner to play a pivotal role in shaping our workplace culture and people strategy across Bapcor’s Group functions—Finance, Technology, Legal and People & Culture.

This is a true strategic partnering role, but equally one that requires deep, hands‑on involvement in complex Employee Relations matters. You will be the organisation’s ER expert—setting standards, leading investigations, guiding leaders through complexity, and influencing senior stakeholders to drive a high‑performance, fair and engaged workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the trusted P&C partner to Group functions (Finance, Technology, Legal, P&C), elevating the P&C value proposition and delivering people initiatives that enhance the team member experience and support business outcomes.

Translate group-wide people strategies into practical initiatives, leading organisational change, workforce planning, role design and capability programs that align to Bapcor’s strategy.

Lead ER across Australia and New Zealand, providing expert advice on performance, conduct, grievances, policy interpretation and employment compliance, ensuring consistent, fair and commercially sound outcomes.

Personally manage and oversee complex and sensitive investigations, whistleblower matters and industrial issues—representing Bapcor in tribunals, conciliations and external claims, and preparing all required documentation.

Lead, coach and develop a team of People Advisors, setting ER and case management standards and ensuring consistent, high‑quality advisory support across the business.

Build leader capability on managing performance, conduct, people risk and employment obligations, and champion an inclusive, accountable and psychologically safe workplace culture.

Identify ER risks and trends, utilise people data to inform decision‑making, and contribute to policy development and continuous improvement of ER frameworks and P&C practices.

What You’ll Bring You are a trusted senior HR advisor with deep experience in P&C business partnering and Employee Relations across fast‑paced, complex environments. You bring:

Extensive ER expertise across Australia and New Zealand

Strong experience leading complex investigations and industrial matters

Strategic mindset with the ability to execute with precision and pragmatism

Exceptional communication, influencing and relationship‑building skills

Comfort managing ambiguity and acting as a key driver of change

A collaborative, customer‑focused and commercially astute approach

At Bapcor, we focus on what matters most for our customers, team members and the communities we serve. We go the extra mile to get the job done and always live our values.

In joining our team, you can access:

Diverse career opportunities within the Bapcor Group

Discounts across Bapcor products and services, including our Retail and Trade brands

Industry leading policies to support your work/life balance (gender neutral parental leave, purchase leave, volunteer leave etc…)

Paid birthday leave

Novated leasing and more

We pride ourselves on our inclusive work environment, and encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, gender identity, abilities and backgrounds, providing a recruitment experience that’s fair, free from bias and accessible. If you need to inquire about reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email careers@bapcor.com.

No Recruitment Agencies Please! While we understand that recruitment agencies would love to offer their support, we kindly request all agencies to refrain from contacting us regarding this job posting. All applications should be submitted directly by candidates.

Application Questions

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

How many years’ experience do you have as a Business Partner?

How many years’ experience do you have in industrial relations & employment law?

What’s your expected annual base salary?

How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

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