People Business Partner

About Us

Proudly Australian owned, Coates has a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects and an exciting future focused on growth. We provide end-to-end solutions spanning Equipment Hire, Engineering Solutions, Industrial Solutions and Power & HVAC.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Group Manager People & Culture, with a dotted line to the Executive General Manager - East, this Senior HR Business Partner will be responsible for Coates’ East Business Unit (NSW & ACT) and Asset Services, based at Ingleburn. You will manage up to 25 stakeholders, including ELT, and oversee 54 branches in addition to national teams for Asset Services and Power & HVAC.

The People Business Partner will provide business-focused, strategic, proactive and operational HR support to enable the effective delivery of the Coates Hire Strategy and Business Plan, as well as the HR & Safety Business Plan. You will identify and promote innovation in all aspects of people management. You will also develop and interpret HR policies, advise on employment legislation and risk management, and coach and support managers in dealing with people management, industrial relations, organisational change, workforce planning, and the efficient, effective and flexible use of current and future workforce resources.

The next step in your career starts here

• Well-defined career path to set you up for a successful HR vocation.
• Inclusive office culture and free on-site parking.
• Strategic HR leadership role partnering directly with ELT.

You’ll enjoy variety in your role, including

• Partnering with senior leaders to implement the people plans for the East business unit.
• Leading the implementation of various national initiatives and leading projects as required.
• Providing advice to stakeholders on relevant HR issues, including policies and practices, procedures, legislation and workplace-related issues.
• Ensuring the continual development of employees through the performance development process.
• Monitoring organisational legislative compliance in relation to workplace practices.
• Providing fair and consistent management of grievances and disciplinary investigations as required.

About You

This role is challenging, with many competing priorities, and the workload is varied and bustling. We anticipate you will have:

• Degree qualifications in HR or a similar field.
• Significant experience (10+ years) as a Human Resources generalist and/or business partner.
• Significant experience in industrial relations, with a sound knowledge of industrial and employee relations theory, principles, policies and practices.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing experience.
• Experience managing challenging employee relations situations, excellent knowledge of employment legislation, and the ability to interpret awards and agreements.
• A commitment to staff development at all levels.
• The ability to champion Coates’ Safety-First culture.
• Experience working in a matrix-style organisation, taking direction from several executives.

What You’ll Get in Return

We provide our team with a wide range of perks and benefits, including:

• Development and career progression pathways.
• Access to our employee discounts, benefits and wellbeing programme.
• Purchased additional leave programme.
• Novated leasing and salary sacrifice.
• 12 weeks’ paid parental leave in addition to the government parental leave scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation.

About Coates

At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included. We’re proud to be implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan and are committed to improving gender representation. We also provide opportunities for growth through our leadership and development programmes.

Coates supports local and national charities through the Coates Foundation and invests in more sustainable equipment solutions to help create a greener future for all. Visit careers.coates.com to learn more about our values and opportunities.

How to Apply

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Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. Coates welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.

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