People & Culture Business Partner

CDC Holdings Inc.; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Novated leasing

Supportive P&C team environment

Job summary

ComfortDelGro Australia (CDC) is seeking an experienced People & Culture Business Partner to support our Regional NSW and ACT teams from the Edgeworth office. You will partner with site leaders to deliver practical HR support, drive engagement and help shape a positive employee experience.

In this role you will apply knowledge of employment law and HR practices to deliver strategic and operational support, acting as a trusted advisor during change, growth and transformation across our

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a generalist HR or business partnering role.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate objectives into HR solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across levels.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and compliance obligations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and tactical HR advice to people leaders on workforce development and engagement.
• Coordinate talent review processes and translate business needs into HR requirements.
• Support and develop the P&C coordinator and build broader HR capabilities.
• Develop workforce planning strategies aligned to site priorities and business goals.
• Use HR data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate to implement policies and initiatives consistent with culture and values.

Skills

5+ years HR generalist

Strong business acumen

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification in HR or business

Job description

Australia's leading multi-modal company, ComfortDelGro Australia (CDC), is committed to delivering best-in-class transport solutions to metropolitan and regional communities across various states in Australia. With a fleet of over 12,000 vehicles and more than 5,700 employees nationally, CDC moves millions of customers every year, linking people to places and building communities.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced and people-focused People & Culture Business Partner to support our teams across Regional NSW and ACT. Reporting to the General Manager, People & Culture (Regional Australia Division), this role partners closely with leaders across multiple sites to deliver practical HR support, drive engagement and help shape a positive employee experience.

You’ll be based at our Edgeworth office and will have the opportunity to influence both day‑to‑day operations and broader people initiatives that support our growing business. This role works in conjunction to two other P&C Business Partners in other states, and has access to additional support from the wider P&C team including recruitment and L&D.

In this pivotal role, you will apply your in-depth knowledge of employment law and HR best practices to deliver strategic and operational support, fostering a positive employee experience and driving organisational success. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will play a critical role during key moments of change, growth, and transformation, ensuring people-focused solutions are aligned with our values and business goals.

What you’ll focus on

Providing strategic and tactical HR advice and guidance to people leaders in the overall approach to people management, workforce development, and employee engagement.

Participating in planning & coordinating the talent review process and translating business and talent development needs to HR requirements; define short-term and long-term plans & programs and initiatives to achieve objectives.

Supporting and guiding the P&C coordinator and developing their broader HR skills.

Partnering with people leaders to develop workforce planning strategies that align to the business function priorities and overall site strategy, ensuring people implications of business decisions are understood.

Using HR data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement

Collaborating with the People & Culture team to implement policies, processes, and initiatives that align with the organisation's culture and values

Driving continuous improvement and innovation in HR practices to enhance the employee experience

Actively contributing to the development and execution of the organisation's HR strategy

What we're looking for

5+ years in a generalist HR or business partnering role

Strong business acumen and the ability to understand and translate business objectives into effective HR solutions

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels

Proven track record in delivering HR initiatives that drive organisational effectiveness and employee engagement

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline (preferred)

Strong working knowledge of employment legislation, industrial relations frameworks and organisational compliance obligations.

We’re a leading transport organisation offering essential community services

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Novated leasing and a range of employee benefits
• Work with a supportive P&C team that values collaboration and continuous improvement

Police checks, drug & alcohol screening along with a pre-employment medical will be required for the successful applicant prior to employment.

CDC is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, individuals with a disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.