Title: Senior People & Culture Advisor/ Business Partner
About Us
Sigma Healthcare is proudly powering pharmacy.
Following the merger of Sigma Healthcare and Chemist Warehouse, we operate Australia’s largest pharmacy network, supporting trusted brands including Chemist Warehouse, Amcal and Discount Drug Stores. Our scale and national footprint mean real, complex people matters — and this role plays a critical part in supporting leaders to navigate them fairly, practically and compliantly.
The Role
As a Senior People & Culture Advisor/ Business Partner, you’ll act as a trusted ER partner to leaders across the business, providing clear, practical advice on a wide range of employee relations matters. You’ll manage ER matters end-to-end, support leaders through difficult conversations, and balance firm, fair decision-making with strong commercial and people judgement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end ER case management, including performance management, misconduct, grievances, investigations, absenteeism and terminations
- Provide timely, practical and compliant ER advice to leaders across the business
- Coach and support leaders through complex and sensitive people matters with confidence and empathy
- Draft ER documentation including investigation reports, outcome letters and formal correspondence
- Support change-related matters such as restructures and workforce transitions where required
- Partner closely with the broader People & Culture team to ensure consistency, risk management and continuous improvement
About You
You’ll bring:
- Significant experience in an ER-focused People & Culture / HR Advisor role
- Proven capability managing complex and sensitive ER matters independently
- Strong working knowledge of Australian employment legislation
- Experience supporting leaders in retail, operational or multi-site environments (highly regarded)
- A calm, pragmatic and confident communication style — firm, fair and solutions-focused
- The ability to operate comfortably in a fast-paced, evolving organisation
What We Offer
- Team member discounts across all brands in our network – including Chemist Warehouse, Amcal and Discount Drug Stores
- Exposure to a large, national retail and operational workforce
- A supportive, experienced People & Culture team
How to Apply
If this sounds like a good fit, click Apply to submit your application.