THE ORGANISATION Our client is a respected, family-owned national business with a large branch network across Australia and most of its operations in Victoria.
People tend to stay for decades, which says a lot about the culture.
The head office is relaxed and collaborative, with new ideas welcomed.
With expansion into new states planned for next year, the business is investing in People Culture to build the frameworks that will support its growth.
THE ROLE Reporting to the People Culture Manager, this newly created permanent HR Business Partner role sits alongside an existing Business Partner in a small, hands-on team.
You'll support branch managers nationally rather than a single region.
Your main focus is employee relations advice: answering enquiries through a shared HR inbox, coaching managers through performance management and conduct matters, making sure procedural fairness is followed, and drafting ER correspondence.
You'll also interpret awards and employment contracts for pay and entitlement questions.
There's real project work too, including selecting and implementing a new HRIS and payroll system, launching a recognition program, delivering a branch manager development program, and rolling out policy and psychosocial safety initiatives.
This role does require some ad-hoc travel to branches across Victoria.




The salary range it $120,000 – $130,000 + super.
THE CRITERIA To be successful in this role, you will bring around 4–5 years of generalist HR experience with a strong employee relations focus.
You might be an HR Advisor ready to step into your first Business Partner role, or a Business Partner with a year or two in the role who wants broader exposure.
You'll need solid knowledge of employment legislation and procedural fairness, confidence giving practical ER advice and talking through real cases you've managed, and the ability to read and interpret contemporary awards (retail award experience is beneficial but not essential).
You'll be motivated and proactive, manage your own priorities, work well in a team and be happy to travel to branches across Victoria.
Exposure to an HRIS implementation or a multi-site environment will be well regarded.
At Peoplecorp, we are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in every recruitment process.
We believe that a rich variety of perspectives drives innovation and success.
We actively seek candidates from all backgrounds and encourage individuals of all races, genders, abilities, and experiences to apply.
Please apply now – we look forward to receiving your application.
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📌 Human Resources Business Partner (Melbourne)
🏢 Peoplecorp
📍 Melbourne