People and Culture Coordinator

Patterson Cheney Cars and Trucks; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on vehicles and servicing

Job summary

Patterson Cheney Cars and Trucks is seeking a hands-on People and Culture Coordinator to support recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training and HR administration from our Keysborough centre.

Based in Keysborough, you will work across the employee lifecycle, partnering with leaders to foster an inclusive, high‑performing culture while handling compliance, HR systems (ELMO) and administration with discretion.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline
• At least two years’ generalist HR experience
• Working knowledge of the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards and Modern Awards
• Experience using an HRIS, with ELMO experience highly regarded
• Proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite
• Strong interpersonal, organisational and problem‑solving skills
• A high level of confidentiality, discretion and professional integrity
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and the ability to work independently
• Automotive industry experience, although beneficial, is not essential

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment activities, including candidate screening and interview coordination
• Coordinate onboarding, policy acknowledgements, system requirements and orientation scheduling
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation within ELMO
• Monitor and report on onboarding, offboarding, training and performance review activities
• Support performance management processes, including documentation and improvement plans
• Coordinate internal, external and compliance‑based training programs
• Maintain training records and monitor completion requirements through the HRIS
• Assist with HR policies, procedures and employment compliance
• Provide support with employee queries, grievances and workplace matters
• Help coordinate employee engagement, wellbeing and recognition initiatives
• Support remuneration reviews, succession planning and career development activities
• Prepare HR reports and review systems and processes for accuracy and efficiency

Skills

General HR experience

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality & integrity

Independent working

Automotive industry experience (benef)

HRIS usage

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or related discipline

Tools

ELMO HRIS

Job description

Patterson Cheney Cars and Trucks – Keysborough VIC

Patterson Cheney Cars and Trucks is seeking a hands‑on People and Culture Coordinator to support the delivery of practical, responsive and people‑focused HR services across our automotive group. Reporting to the Head of People and Performance, this position will work closely with dealership leaders, managers and the broader support team.

With flexibility across 20–25 hours per week, this opportunity could suit an HR professional seeking meaningful work with greater balance.

About Patterson Cheney
Patterson Cheney Cars and Trucks is one of Australia’s largest privately owned automotive businesses, employing approximately 1,000 team members across an extensive network of award‑winning car and truck dealerships.

Our group represents brands including Mercedes‑Benz, Toyota, Isuzu Trucks, MAN, Dennis Eagle, Western Star, Isuzu UTE and Mahindra. We are proud to have been recognised as the AIA VACC Automotive Employer of the Year for 3 consecutive years and are an inaugural Hall of Fame inductee.

About the Role
Based at the Patterson Cheney Support Centre in Keysborough, you will help coordinate a broad range of People and Culture activities, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training, compliance, employee engagement, HR systems and general administration.

This is a varied role where you can contribute across the employee lifecycle while supporting a positive, inclusive and high‑performing workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Support recruitment activities, including candidate screening and interview coordination
• Coordinate onboarding, policy acknowledgements, system requirements and orientation scheduling
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation within ELMO
• Monitor and report on onboarding, offboarding, training and performance review activities
• Support performance management processes, including documentation and improvement plans
• Coordinate internal, external and compliance‑based training programs
• Maintain training records and monitor completion requirements through the HRIS
• Assist with HR policies, procedures and employment compliance
• Provide support with employee queries, grievances and workplace matters
• Help coordinate employee engagement, wellbeing and recognition initiatives
• Support remuneration reviews, succession planning and career development activities
• Prepare HR reports and review systems and processes for accuracy and efficiency

About You
You will bring a practical and approachable style, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline
• At least two years’ generalist HR experience
• Working knowledge of the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards and Modern Awards
• Experience using an HRIS, with ELMO experience highly regarded
• Proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite
• Strong interpersonal, organisational and problem‑solving skills
• A high level of confidentiality, discretion and professional integrity
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and the ability to work independently
• Automotive industry experience, although beneficial, is not essential

What We Offer

• A flexible part‑time arrangement of 20–25 hours per week
• A varied generalist role with exposure across the entire employee lifecycle
• Support from an experienced Head of People and Performance and leadership team
• Ongoing training, development and career opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on new and used vehicles, servicing, Parts and a Bunnings PowerPass discount card.
• Job security within a strong, growing and family‑owned automotive group
• The opportunity to make a genuine contribution to our people, systems and workplace culture

The successful applicant must undertake a national criminal history check.

Patterson Cheney is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates eligible to work in Australia. No recruitment agencies, please.