Company Description
Bapcor Ltd is the leading automotive aftermarket provider of accessories, equipment and service. 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:
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Doing the right thing
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Being in it together
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Giving a damn
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Getting it done
Job Description
Reporting to the GM People Experience, you will act as a trusted strategic and tactical advisor to your assigned business unit or support function. This role is pivotal in re‑establishing and strengthening the P&C value proposition, bringing a strong team member and customer experience lens to everything you do.
You’ll influence senior leaders, translate group‑wide people strategies into practical outcomes, and design business‑specific initiatives that support performance, engagement and capability.
Key Responsibilities
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Partner with senior leaders to deliver strategic and pragmatic people solutions aligned to business goals
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Establish and embed a strong P&C value proposition across the business unit
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Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the team member experience and drive sustainable improvements
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Lead and support organisational change initiatives, embedding new ways of working
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Drive talent identification, succession planning, development and critical role planning
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Provide expert advice on complex ER/IR matters and people risk
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Embed the use of people data, insights and dashboards to inform decision‑making
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Support enterprise-wide and business-specific people projects
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Leverage Bapcor’s group frameworks to assess and plan workforce capability
Qualifications
You’re a commercially minded, relationship‑driven P&C professional who thrives in complex, fast‑paced environments. You’re confident influencing at senior levels and known for balancing empathy with pragmatism.
You’ll bring:
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A tertiary qualification in HR, Business or a related field
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Deep experience in P&C business partnering, ideally in a corporate or support office environment.
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Strong working knowledge of employment legislation and its practical application
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Experience in wholesale, B2B, retail or service‑led organisations
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A reputation as a trusted advisor with strong influencing capability
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Proven change management experience
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Excellent communication, problem‑solving and stakeholder management skills
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An agile, outcome‑focused and collaborative approach
Why join Bapcor?
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:
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Diverse career opportunities within the Bapcor Group
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Discounts across Bapcor products and services, including our Retail and Trade brands
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Industry leading policies to support your work/ life balance (gender neutral parental leave, purchase leave, volunteer leave etc…)
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Paid birthday leave
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Wellbeing support
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Novated leasing and more
Additional Information
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 [email protected]
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.
