About the role
In coordination with the Regional People & Culture Business Partner, the People & Culture Coordinator provides high‑quality, hands‑on operational support across the full employee lifecycle.
This role is highly visible across our business, supporting both office and operational site teams through regular site visits and face‑to‑face engagement.
You’ll play a key role in delivering consistent, accurate and timely people processes while contributing to a positive employee experience across Heidelberg Materials Australia.
Key responsibilities
Employee Lifecycle Support
Coordinate end‑to‑end onboarding, including contracts, system setup and Day 1 readiness
Support employee changes such as transfers, promotions and position updates
Manage offboarding activities including exit administration and final pay inputs
Maintain accurate employee records and documentation
Partner with the People & Culture Business Partner to support site teams through regular visits and on‑site guidance
Workday Administration
Maintain accurate employee data and process lifecycle transactions
Support hires, job changes, compensation updates and terminations
Produce regular and ad‑hoc reports for leaders and P&C stakeholders
Assist employees and leaders with Workday navigation and queries
Recruitment Coordination
Support requisition creation and approval processes
Coordinate onboarding activities and new starter communications
Assist Talent Acquisition activities during peak periods or campaigns
People & Culture Operations & Compliance
Maintain P&C records in line with audit and compliance requirements
Support policy implementation and process adherence
Assist with internal and external audits
Ensure compliance with governance, legislation and industrial instruments
Payroll & Benefits Support
Prepare monthly employee change reports for payroll processing
Respond to payroll and benefits queries, escalating where required
Work closely with Payroll to ensure accuracy and timely resolution
Employee Support & Regional Inbox
Manage the regional P&C inbox and employee enquiries
Provide guidance on policies, processes and system navigation
Escalate issues appropriately while maintaining strong communication
Projects & Continuous Improvement
Support delivery of P&C projects and improvement initiatives
Contribute to process, template and tool development
Assist with change management and communications
About you
Experience in People & Culture, Payroll, Recruitment, Administration, Health or similar support roles
Friendly and approachable, with strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills
Comfortable engaging face‑to‑face with office and site‑based teams
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Strong organisation and coordination skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
Experience using HRIS systems (Workday highly regarded)
Understanding of people processes and employee lifecycle management
Experience in industrial, manufacturing, construction, logistics or resources environments
Knowledge of Australian employment legislation and modern awards