BWA Podcast Show: Scale and Build a Thriving Workplace through Strategic HR with Elisia Coetzee
Tune in to this important episode of the Business Women Australia Podcast Show as we explore how growth-focused businesses align HR strategy with culture, performance, and purpose.
Are you leading a growing business without a dedicated HR manager?
You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate the complex world of people, compliance, and culture on your own.
Business Women Australia National Director, Lyn Hawkins, chats with Elisia Coetzee, Founder and Director of Strategic HR Australia, to unpack how business owners and managers can develop and improve their business with practical, people-focused strategies that support sustainable growth.
With over 26 years’ experience across Human Resources and Industrial Relations, Elisia has supported organisations across Australia to build compliant, high-performing, and values-driven workplaces. Her consultancy, Strategic HR, provides tailored, fractional HR support – offering everything from compliance frameworks and performance management systems to leadership development and team culture programs.
Imagine having access to the best strategic HR support without the overhead of a full-time HR manager.
If your business is scaling, your team is growing, or your workplace challenges are becoming more complex, this conversation is for you.
Tune in to learn:
- When and why growing businesses need fractional HR support
- How to balance compliance with culture for long-term success
- The most common HR blind spots in small to mid-sized businesses
- How to turn your people strategy into a competitive advantage in 2026
- Why proactive HR planning sets the tone for a strong year ahead
Elisia shares real stories, practical steps, and deep insight into the human side of business growth. Hear how she helps her clients build confidence, clarity, and capability in their team management and leadership.
Whether you have a team of ten or sixty, this episode will help you create a thriving workplace where people perform at their best, and your business grows with integrity and purpose.
Listen to this episode to discover how Strategic HR Australia can support you, wherever you are in Australia, to simplify your people systems, stay compliant, and develop a strong, positive culture that drives success.
*Check out the Special Offer for our Podcast Listeners below
Meet Elisia Coetzee
Elisia Coetzee is a highly experienced Human Resources and Industrial Relations specialist with over 26 years’ experience supporting organisations across Australia and across industries. She holds an MBA, postgraduate qualifications in Human Resource Management and Industrial Sociology, and is a qualified Mediator and executive coach, with extensive experience in workplace investigations and complex people matters.
Elisia has led HR functions in complex operational environments and has spent the past 13 years consulting across a broad range of industries. As Founder and Director of Strategic HR Australia, she partners with growing businesses to build compliant, high-performing, and people-centred workplaces — providing senior fractional HR support without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Known for her practical, grounded approach, Elisia supports leaders to navigate people matters with confidence and care, balancing structure with humanity and compliance with culture. Her work is focused on helping businesses move from reactive people management to intentional, sustainable leadership.
* Special Offer for Podcast Listeners
As part of this episode, listeners are invited to access a free HR Compliance Audit and Report – head to the website: Strategic HR | HR Services and Solutions in Perth. The audit is designed to help business owners and leaders get a clear snapshot of how their current HR practices stack up across five key areas:
- Contracts & Industrial Relations Compliance
- Pay & Record Keeping
- Policies & Procedures
- Workplace Practices & Development
- Culture
The audit takes around 5 minutes to complete and is practical, relevant, and easy to interpret — no HR jargon, no guesswork.
What you’ll receive
Instant on-screen results, showing whether you are compliant, partially compliant, or non-compliant in each area. A personalised PDF report will be emailed to you, including:
- Your overall HR compliance score
- A clear colour-coded summary (Green / Orange / Red)
- Practical starting points to help you prioritise next steps
Book in HERE for your free audit – a simple first step for every business wanting to reduce risk, strengthen foundations, and enjoy greater confidence and clarity.
About Lyn Hawkins
Lyn Hawkins is the National Director and Founder of Business Women Australia and Principal of Hawkins Marketing. With decades of experience advising organisations from startups to enterprises, Lyn is a highly sought-after strategist, facilitator, and executive coach. Her expertise spans business growth strategy, leadership development, cultural change, marketing and business development.
Passionate about creating opportunities for women, Lyn leads Business Women Australia’s national community, fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and peer-to-peer support. She is dedicated to helping women elevate their leadership, careers, businesses, and influence.
About Business Women Australia
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