At a Glance
- Tasks: Be a key advisor in employee relations and enhance the employment experience.
- Company: Join Wesfarmers Health, a leader in health, beauty, and wellness.
- Benefits: Enjoy team discounts, professional development, and wellness facilities.
- Other info: Part-time role with flexible hours and great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on people's experiences in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in advisory roles and strong knowledge of employment legislation.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
At Wesfarmers Health we strive to make health, beauty and wellness experiences simpler, more affordable and easier to access for all Australians. Our portfolio includes well-known names like Priceline, Australian Pharmaceutical Industries, as well as our MediAesthetics brands - Clear Skincare Clinics and SILK Laser Clinics. In the digital space, we're proud to have SISU Health and InstantScripts—and most recently, we've launched our newest retail beauty stores, atomica.
What began in 1910 as a small co-operative of just three pharmacies has grown into Wesfarmers Health—a leading Australian organisation in health, beauty, and wellness. Today, Wesfarmers Health proudly employs over 3,600 team members, all committed to delivering accessible, innovative, and trusted health and beauty services to Australians nationwide, across retail, medi-aesthetics, digital health, and wholesale and supply chain operations.
We're looking for a people-centric, solutions-focused Senior People Advisor to join our People Operations & Advisory team. Please note this is a 16-month part-time role, ideally 3 days per week. In this role, you'll be a key advisor to leaders and team members across Wesfarmers Health, providing specialist employee relations support and guiding fair, consistent, and high-quality people outcomes. You'll act as an escalation point for our offshore team and lead complex case management, all while strengthening our leaders' capability and enhancing the employment experience across our group.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading complex case management across investigations, grievances, performance matters and non-work related injury cases
- Providing specialist ER advice and foundational interpretation of industrial instruments
- Coaching and guiding leaders across the business to navigate people issues confidently
- Supporting the development and continuous improvement of processes, tools and resources to enable self-service and build capability
- Contributing to people reporting, insights and analytics in partnership with key stakeholders
What you'll bring:
- Solid experience in an advisory role in a medium to larger organisation or P&C Business Partner role who has managed a diverse range of people matters
- Proven track record on managing workplace investigations / Grievances
- Customer focused with an ability to work with a range of people at all levels
- Proven track record in coaching leaders and seeking resolution of complex people problems using ER knowledge
- Expert knowledge of modern awards, employment legislation and National Employment Standards
- High attention to detail and with excellent time management skills
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills dealing with a variety of stakeholders from employees to senior managers
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or related discipline
- Accreditation in coaching/dispute resolution
Why us?
- Access to employee benefits across Wesfarmers including team member discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks, OnePass, Priceline, atomica, Instantscripts and Clear Skincare Clinics
- Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Health Division and the broader Wesfarmers Group
- Novated leasing options
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - available to all team members and their immediate family members, 24/7, 365 days a year
- Beautiful outdoor terrace for work and recreation
- Food, coffee and health & wellbeing facilities onsite including a landlord operated gym
- Dedicated end of trip facilities (cycle racks, showers, lockers)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
Wesfarmers Health aims to become an employer of choice for First Nations Australians, through investments that attract, empower and retain First Nations team members within our stores, distribution centres, clinics and corporate offices. As part of the Wesfarmers group, we provide authentic support through a diverse range of programs and initiatives, designed to empower you on your journey towards personal achievement and professional advancement.
Senior People Advisor in Melbourne employer: Wesfarmers Health
Wesfarmers Health is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With access to extensive benefits, including discounts across various Wesfarmers brands, ongoing development opportunities, and a supportive environment for First Nations Australians, team members can thrive both personally and professionally in a dynamic and collaborative setting.
