People and Culture Advisor - Hybrid

Work options: Hybrid

Are you passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture and supporting employee development? Are you seeking the next step? We are seeking a dedicated People & Culture Advisor to join our team. In this role, you will assist in delivering our people and culture strategy, implementing People and Culture initiatives that align with our organisation's goals and values. You will support employee engagement, development, and well-being, ensuring compliance with employment laws and best practices. Additionally, you will coach and partner with managers, collaborate with other leaders, and build strong relationships across the business to provide solution-oriented outcomes.

At CDC NSW, our people keep communities moving every day. As one of the largest private bus operators in New South Wales, we know our success starts with creating a workplace where our employees feel supported, valued and empowered to do their best.

In New South Wales, you may know CDC NSW by our operating brands; Hillsbus, Forest Coach Lines, Hunter Valley Buses, and Blue Mountains Transit. Employing around 2000 employees and operating from 15 sites across Sydney, the Hunter Valley and the Blue Mountains, CDC NSW is part of ComfortDelGro’s fast growing global network of more than 40,000 vehicles operating in seven countries.

We are seeking a dedicated People & Culture Advisor to join our team. In this role, you will assist in delivering our people and culture strategy, implementing People and Culture initiatives that align with our organisation's goals and values. You will support employee engagement, development, and well-being, ensuring compliance with employment laws and best practices. Additionally, you will coach and partner with managers, collaborate with other leaders, and build strong relationships across the business to provide solution-oriented outcomes.

About the Role

Reporting to the People & Culture Business Partner, you'll partner closely with operational leaders across multiple sites to provide practical HR advice and support across the full employee lifecycle.

This is a hands-on advisory role where you'll build trusted relationships with managers, coach leaders through employee relations matters and contribute to initiatives that strengthen capability, engagement and workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to deliver practical people solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Provide advice and coaching on employee relations, workplace issues, performance management and grievances.
• Support leaders with interpreting Awards, Enterprise Agreements, policies and employment legislation.
• Assist with talent management, succession planning and employee engagement initiatives.
• Support organisational change and business improvement projects.
• Contribute to the development and review of HR policies and procedures.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and remuneration activities.
• Deliver coaching, guidance and capability development for leaders across the business.

About You

You'll bring

• Previous experience in a HR Advisor or People & Culture Advisor position.
• Strong employee relations case management experience.
• Experience supporting operational or blue-collar workforces.
• Sound knowledge of Fair Work legislation, Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
• The confidence to coach and influence leaders through workplace matters.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Why you'll enjoy working with us

• Supportive and collaborative People & Culture team.
• Exposure to a broad range of HR activities and projects.
• Opportunity to work across multiple business units and operational sites.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth.
• Be part of a business that genuinely values its people.

Ready for your next challenge?

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can build strong relationships, influence leaders and contribute to a positive workplace culture, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now and submit your resume together with a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

CDC NSW is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs, sexual orientations and gender identities.

CDC NSW is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and we encourage applications from all diversity groups and ages such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with disabilities, religious beliefs and ethnicity.