P&C Business Partner

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

About the Team 

We’re a diverse bunch and we authentically celebrate this at the enterprise. Our People & Culture team work hard to create an inclusive workplace driven by support and empowerment. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels supported and empowered. Our People & Culture team is dedicated to enhancing our employees' experiences through improved tools, innovative technology, and career development opportunities. 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced People & Culture Business Partner to join our team at Coles. In this role, you will partner with General Managers and Heads of Departments in the E-commerce side of our business, which includes the Swaggle and Quitelike brands. Your primary purpose will be to ensure that the right people are in the right roles to maintain efficiency within the organisation. 

About the role 

In this role, you will be responsible for aligning resources and talent to meet business needs, delivering on the people strategy, managing capability, and building a robust talent pipeline. Additionally, you will collaborate with the team to develop a comprehensive 3-year digital workforce strategy. 

Reporting to the Head of P&C, you will play a key role in aligning and executing functional and group strategies through your deep understanding of the business area. 
 

You will also: 

•    Co-create organisational design with the business to ensure alignment with strategic goals.  
•    Collaborate with our Centres of Excellence to develop People programs tailored to business needs. 
•    Partner with the business to embed Talent & Performance management practices. 
•    Lead the development and implementation of people change initiatives, offering expert advice and helping leaders manage change effectively. 
•    Provide input into and oversee the execution of all cyclical and corporate P&C activities within functional areas. 

About you 

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in organisational design, a strong understanding of common law and risk mitigation, and the ability to work effectively with senior leaders and stakeholders. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. 

Ideally you will also have: 

 
•    Solid P&C generalist experience and business partnering including influencing and driving change 
•    Strong practical application of managing all aspects of people change from gap analysis through to communication and change implementation  
•    Strong commercial and business acumen 
•    A proven ability to work effectively at all levels of an organisation 
•    A strong customer focus, analytical skills and understanding of trends 
•    Strategic thinking and problem-solving agility

Applications close on 02/01/2025 at 23:59PM

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 137288

Employment Type: Full time