Job Description

People & Culture Business Partner - Support Office & Distribution Centre

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Shape strategy. Challenge thinking. Drive commercial outcomes through people.

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At Adairs, we believe exceptional People & Culture professionals don't simply respond to business needs; they help create the future of the business.

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We're looking for an experienced Commercial People & Culture Business Partner who is commercially astute, strategically curious and confident enough to influence senior leaders, challenge thinking and shape better business outcomes.

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This isn't a role for someone who waits to be asked.

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We're looking for someone who naturally identifies opportunities, solves complex business problems and partners with leaders before issues become risks.

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Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, you'll partner with Executive and Senior Leaders across our Support Office and Distribution Centre to influence organisational performance, leadership capability, culture and workforce strategy.

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This role is equal parts strategic advisor, commercial thinker, industrial relations expert and trusted coach.

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If you're someone who enjoys building rather than maintaining, thrives in ambiguity and believes People & Culture should directly influence business performance, we'd love to hear from you.

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Shape strategy. Challenge thinking. Drive commercial outcomes through people.

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At Adairs, we believe exceptional People & Culture professionals don't simply respond to business needs; they help create the future of the business.

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We're looking for an experienced Commercial People & Culture Business Partner who is commercially astute, strategically curious and confident enough to influence senior leaders, challenge thinking and shape better business outcomes.

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This isn't a role for someone who waits to be asked.

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We're looking for someone who naturally identifies opportunities, solves complex business problems and partners with leaders before issues become risks.

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Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, you'll partner with Executive and Senior Leaders across our Support Office and Distribution Centre to influence organisational performance, leadership capability, culture and workforce strategy.

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This role is equal parts strategic advisor, commercial thinker, industrial relations expert and trusted coach.

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If you're someone who enjoys building rather than maintaining, thrives in ambiguity and believes People & Culture should directly influence business performance, we'd love to hear from you.

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You'll make an impact by

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- Partnering with Executive and Senior Leaders to shape commercial people strategies that improve business performance.
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- Influencing complex business decisions through insight, challenge and trusted advice.
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- Leading significant organisational change including restructures, workforce planning, organisational design and capability uplift.
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- Negotiating and implementing Enterprise Agreements while providing practical industrial relations advice that balances commercial outcomes with employee experience.
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- Identifying people risks before they become business problems and proactively developing solutions.
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- Using workforce insights and data to influence leadership decisions and improve organisational effectiveness.
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- Coaching leaders through complex performance, leadership and change challenges.
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- Building practical frameworks, tools and processes that increase leadership capability and create consistency across the business.
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- Collaborating across the broader People & Culture team to continuously improve how we partner with the business.
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What we're looking for

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- Significant experience as a senior HR or People & Culture Business Partner within a complex, fast-paced organisation.
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- Demonstrated experience leading Enterprise Agreement negotiations and applying industrial instruments within operational environments (highly advantageous).
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- Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, industrial relations and employee relations.
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- Proven experience partnering with senior executives and influencing complex commercial decisions.
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- Experience leading organisational design, restructures, workforce planning and large-scale change initiatives.
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- The confidence to challenge respectfully,



influence effectively and hold courageous conversations.
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- A proactive mindset—you naturally identify opportunities, anticipate risks and take ownership before being asked.
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- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to connect people decisions to financial, operational and customer outcomes.
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- Outstanding judgement—you know when to coach, when to challenge and when to elevate.
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- High levels of resilience, curiosity and adaptability.
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Why Adairs?

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At Adairs, we're passionate about creating a workplace where people feel inspired, supported and excited about the impact they make.

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Our purpose-built Support Office at Chadstone has been designed with our people at the centre, blending beautiful spaces, outstanding facilities and a culture that genuinely cares.

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Here's what makes working with us genuinely special:

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- Imagine a workplace where your weekend errands can happen Monday to Friday
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- Everything you need is at your doorstep: bulk-billing doctor, pharmacy, clothing alterations, post office, supermarket, newsagent and a huge range of retail & food discounts
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- Paid Parental Leave – supporting your family through life's biggest moments
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- Up to 6 weeks' annual leave with purchased leave option
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- Heavily discounted reformer pilates just steps from our office
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- State-of-the-art end-of-trip facilities — ride in, refresh or get ready for a night out
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- A fun, buzzing office culture (yes, the drinks cart makes an appearance — bubbles included
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- Generous team discount across Adairs and our wider group, including exclusive sample sales
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- Referral rewards — good people bring good people
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- Weekly "All-In" meetings – always be in the know of what is happening across the entire business
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- Free onsite parking + novated lease options
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- Support that matters: EAP (legal, financial, wellbeing) + discounted health insurance
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- Family‐friendly benefits, including a dedicated nursing room for recent parents
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Ready to make an impact?

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We're not looking for someone to simply support the business—we're looking for someone to help lead it.

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If you're commercially minded, proactive, courageous and passionate about building high-performing leaders and teams, we'd love to hear from you.

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